Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27, Edmonton Elks 35: Final Score & Recap
The Edmonton Elks beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-27 at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday, October 16, 2026, protecting home field in Week 20 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Blue Bombers up 7-3, and it was Blue Bombers up 21-17 at halftime. The biggest swing was Blue Bombers' 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 Blue Bombers drop to 9-9, 4th in the West. Elks lead 3-0 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blue Bombers | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
 Elks | 3 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 35 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Winnipeg Blue BombersClinched 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
Blue Bombers next
Elks next
Season series
Elks lead 3-0 in 2026
Thursday, June 25Week 4
Friday, August 21Week 12
More Week 20 games
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
FAQ
Who won Blue Bombers vs Elks?
The Edmonton Elks won 35-27 on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Commonwealth Stadium.
What was the final score of the Blue Bombers-Elks game?
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27, Edmonton Elks 35.
Where was the game played?
At Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, the Elks' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Blue Bombers are 9-9 (18 points), 4th 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 Blue Bombers vs Elks?
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21, Edmonton Elks 17 at halftime.
When do the Blue Bombers and Elks play next?
Blue Bombers visit the BC Lions on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM ET. Elks visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 PM ET.