Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35, Edmonton Elks 37: Final Score & Recap
The Edmonton Elks edged the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 in overtime at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026, protecting home field in Week 17 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Tiger-Cats up 10-3, and it was Elks up 15-10 at halftime. The biggest swing was Tiger-Cats' 13-point burst in the 4th 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 Tiger-Cats drop to 6-12, 3rd in the East. Elks lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tiger-Cats | 10 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 35 |
 Elks | 3 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 37 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
- Edmonton ElksClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Montreal Alouettesy | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 28 | +148 | W1 |
| 2 |  Toronto Argonautsx | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | -11 | L3 |
| 3 | Hamilton Tiger-Catse | 18 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | -80 | W1 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Redblackse | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 2 | -236 | L1 |
| # | 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
Tiger-Cats next
Elks next
Season series
Elks lead 2-0 in 2026
Friday, October 9Week 19
More Week 17 games
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
FAQ
Who won Tiger-Cats vs Elks?
The Edmonton Elks won 37-35 in overtime on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Commonwealth Stadium.
What was the final score of the Tiger-Cats-Elks game?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35, Edmonton Elks 37.
Where was the game played?
At Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, the Elks' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated; Elks are 13-5 (26 points), 1st in the West with first place and the bye clinched.
What was the halftime score of Tiger-Cats vs Elks?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 10, Edmonton Elks 15 at halftime.
When do the Tiger-Cats and Elks play next?
Tiger-Cats visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 PM ET. Elks visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM ET.