Ottawa Redblacks 17, Edmonton Elks 40: Final Score & Recap
The Edmonton Elks routed the Ottawa Redblacks 40-17 at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday, July 9, 2026, protecting home field in Week 6 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Elks up 7-0, and it was Elks up 16-7 at halftime. The biggest swing was Elks' 24-point burst in the 4th quarter. Elks led from the first quarter to the final whistle.
The win moves the Elks to 13-5, 1st in the West; the Redblacks drop to 1-17, 4th in the East. Elks lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
Game flow
What is at stake
Ottawa RedblacksEliminated 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
Redblacks next
Elks next
Season series
Elks lead 2-0 in 2026
Saturday, June 6Week 1
More Week 6 games
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
FAQ
Who won Redblacks vs Elks?
The Edmonton Elks won 40-17 on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Commonwealth Stadium.
What was the final score of the Redblacks-Elks game?
Ottawa Redblacks 17, Edmonton Elks 40.
Where was the game played?
At Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, the Elks' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Redblacks are 1-17 (2 points), 4th 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 Redblacks vs Elks?
Ottawa Redblacks 7, Edmonton Elks 16 at halftime.
When do the Redblacks and Elks play next?
Redblacks host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, July 19 at 7:00 PM ET. Elks host the BC Lions on Friday, July 17 at 9:00 PM ET.