Edmonton Elks 36, Saskatchewan Roughriders 34: Final Score & Recap
The Edmonton Elks edged the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 at Mosaic Stadium on Thursday, July 23, 2026, winning on the road in Week 8 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended level at 7-7, and it was Roughriders up 21-17 at halftime. The biggest swing was Roughriders' 14-point burst in the 2nd quarter. The lead changed hands once between quarters before Elks closed it out.
The win moves the Elks to 13-5, 1st in the West; the Roughriders drop to 10-8, 3rd in the West. Roughriders lead 2-1 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Elks | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 36 |
 Roughriders | 7 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 34 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Edmonton ElksClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
- Saskatchewan RoughridersClinched a playoff spot.
Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Elksy | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 26 | +104 | L1 |
| 2 |  BC Lionsx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | +32 | L2 |
| 3 | Saskatchewan Roughridersx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | +13 | W2 |
| 4 |  Winnipeg Blue Bombersxcrossover | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | -15 | W1 |
| 5 |  Calgary Stampederse | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | +45 | W1 |
What is next
Elks next
Roughriders next
Season series
Roughriders lead 2-1 in 2026
Saturday, August 1Week 9
Saturday, October 24Week 21
More Week 8 games
Friday, July 24
Saturday, July 25
Sunday, July 26
FAQ
Who won Elks vs Roughriders?
The Edmonton Elks won 36-34 on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Mosaic Stadium.
What was the final score of the Elks-Roughriders game?
Edmonton Elks 36, Saskatchewan Roughriders 34.
Where was the game played?
At Mosaic Stadium in Regina, the Roughriders' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Elks are 13-5 (26 points), 1st in the West with first place and the bye clinched; Roughriders are 10-8 (20 points), 3rd in the West with a playoff spot clinched.
What was the halftime score of Elks vs Roughriders?
Edmonton Elks 17, Saskatchewan Roughriders 21 at halftime.
When do the Elks and Roughriders play next?
Elks host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 PM ET. Roughriders visit the Edmonton Elks on Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 PM ET.