Montreal Alouettes vs. Edmonton Elks
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Kickoff: 6:00 PM
Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
Matchup: Montreal Alouettes vs. Edmonton Elks
Broadcast: TSN, CTV, RDS and CFL+
The 2026 Canadian Football League season reaches its biggest moment as the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks meet for the 113th Grey Cup.
Two outstanding teams, two experienced coaching staffs and two quarterbacks with plenty to prove will battle for Canadian football’s biggest prize.
Montreal is looking for redemption after losing last year’s championship, while Edmonton is chasing its first Grey Cup since 2015.
The Matchup
Montreal Alouettes
14–4
Regular-season record
Led by quarterback Davis Alexander and head coach Jason Maas.
Edmonton Elks
14–4
Regular-season record
Led by quarterback Cody Fajardo and head coach Mark Kilam
Montreal Alouettes – Keys to Victory
Montreal enters the championship with one of the league’s most balanced offences and a defence capable of creating game-changing plays.
Players to watch
Davis Alexander – Quarterback.
Tyson Philpot – Wide receiver.
Tyler Snead – Wide receiver.
Tyrice Beverette – Linebacker.
Geoffrey Cantin-Arku – Defensive linebacker.
Three keys
Protect Davis Alexander and give him time to throw.
Attack Edmonton’s secondary with explosive passing plays.
Win the turnover battle and limit Fajardo’s running opportunities.
Alexander led the CFL with 37 completions on passes travelling more than 30 yards.
Edmonton Elks – Keys to Victory
Edmonton has put together an impressive turnaround under head coach Mark Kilam.
After missing the playoffs last season, the Elks have reached the Grey Cup for the first time since 2015.
Players to watch
Cody Fajardo – Quarterback.
Justin Rankin – Running back.
Malik Carney – Defensive lineman.
Noah Taylor – Defensive lineman.
Joel Dublanko – Linebacker.
Three keys
Establish the running game early.
Pressure Alexander and disrupt Montreal’s passing attack
Create turnovers and capitalize on short-field opportunities
Edmonton finished the regular season with the CFL’s top-ranked defence and a league-best plus-23 turnover ratio. Fajardo rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Western Final against BC.
Three Biggest Matchups
Davis Alexander vs. Edmonton defence
Cody Fajardo vs. Montreal defence
Montreal receivers vs. Edmonton
Three Factors That Could Decide the Game
1. Turnovers
Both defences excel at creating turnovers. The team that wins this battle could control the championship.
2. Quarterback mobility
Fajardo’s ability to escape pressure and gain yards on the ground gives Edmonton another offensive dimension.
3. Special teams
Field position, kicking accuracy and return coverage could become decisive in a close Grey Cup.
Grey Cup Entertainment
The 113th Grey Cup will feature:
National anthem: Sarah McLachlan.
Halftime show: Riley Green.
Pre-game performance: Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor.
Kickoff show: James Barker Band.
The Elks’ defensive pressure, Fajardo’s mobility and their ability to create turnovers could make the difference in a close championship game.
The bottom line: Montreal has the offensive firepower to win, but Edmonton’s defence and momentum.
Montreal 31
Edmonton 30
One game. One trophy. One champion.
