Saskatchewan Roughriders 28, Edmonton Elks 26: Final Score & Recap
The Saskatchewan Roughriders edged the Edmonton Elks 28-26 at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, August 1, 2026, winning on the road in Week 9 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended level at 7-7, and it was Roughriders up 14-13 at halftime. The biggest swing was Elks' 10-point burst in the 4th quarter.
The win moves the Roughriders to 10-8, 3rd in the West; the Elks drop to 13-5, 1st in the West. Roughriders lead 2-1 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Roughriders | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
 Elks | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 26 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Saskatchewan RoughridersClinched a playoff spot.
- Edmonton ElksClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
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
Roughriders next
Elks next
Season series
Roughriders lead 2-1 in 2026
Thursday, July 23Week 8
Saturday, October 24Week 21
More Week 9 games
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
FAQ
Who won Roughriders vs Elks?
The Saskatchewan Roughriders won 28-26 on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Commonwealth Stadium.
What was the final score of the Roughriders-Elks game?
Saskatchewan Roughriders 28, Edmonton Elks 26.
Where was the game played?
At Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, the Elks' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Roughriders are 10-8 (20 points), 3rd in the West with a playoff spot clinched; Elks are 13-5 (26 points), 1st in the West with first place and the bye clinched.
What was the halftime score of Roughriders vs Elks?
Saskatchewan Roughriders 14, Edmonton Elks 13 at halftime.
When do the Roughriders and Elks play next?
Roughriders host the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, August 7 at 9:00 PM ET. Elks visit the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 PM ET.