The CFL Divisional Finals delivered two outstanding playoff battles, with championship dreams on the line and two teams earning their tickets to the 113th Grey Cup.
The Montreal Alouettes protected their home field against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, while the Edmonton Elks defeated the BC Lions in a hard-fought Western Final.
Grey Cup matchup is officially set: Montreal vs. Edmonton.
Montreal delivered a strong performance in front of its home fans, defeating Winnipeg 33–23 to advance to another Grey Cup appearance.
Quarterback Davis Alexander was outstanding, throwing for 373 yards and two touchdowns.
The Alouettes established a commanding first-half advantage, taking a 23–10 lead into halftime.
Winnipeg battled back in the second half, cutting the deficit to three points late in the fourth quarter.
However, Montreal’s defence produced a crucial strip-sack of Zach Collaros.
Tyler Snead then delivered the decisive blow with a 21-yard touchdown reception.
Key storyline: Montreal’s offensive explosiveness and defensive playmaking made the difference.
Western Final
Edmonton Elks 28
BC Lions 16
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Edmonton punched its ticket to the Grey Cup with an impressive 28–16 victory over BC.
The game began as a defensive struggle, with both teams finding points difficult to generate.
Quarterback Cody Fajardo eventually took control, using his mobility to create opportunities and put pressure on the BC defence.
Fajardo finished with:
84 rushing yards.
10 carries.
One rushing touchdown.
A 23-yard touchdown pass to Austin Mack.
Nathan Rourke kept BC competitive, scoring an eight-yard rushing touchdown to tie the game at 16–16 early in the fourth quarter.
Edmonton responded with a field goal before Fajardo connected with Austin Mack for the go-ahead touchdown
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The Elks defence then forced a critical fumble by Justin McInnis, recovered by JJ Ross, helping Edmonton close out the victory.
Key storyline: Fajardo’s running ability and Edmonton’s defensive pressure were decisive.
Biggest Performers
Davis Alexander – Montreal
373 passing yards and two touchdowns. An outstanding championship-level performance.
Cody Fajardo – Edmonton
84 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown and a touchdown pass.
Tyler Snead – Montreal
His late 21-yard touchdown reception helped put Winnipeg away.
Joel Dublanko – Edmonton
His critical fourth-quarter defensive play helped force the turnover that sealed Edmonton’s advantage.
Biggest Disappointments
Winnipeg Blue Bombers: A slow opening half and costly turnovers ended their championship hopes.
BC Lions: Nathan Rourke and the offence couldn’t generate enough production in the fourth quarter.
Zach Collaros: The injured veteran struggled early before Winnipeg’s late comeback effort fell short.
Nathan Rourke: His individual effort wasn’t enough to get BC back to the Grey Cup.
GREY CUP 2026
MONTREAL vs. EDMONTON
Sunday, November 15 | McMahon Stadium | Calgary, Alberta
Montreal Alouettes
Eastern champions
14–4 regular-season record
Led by Davis Alexander
Edmonton Elks
Western champions
13–5 regular-season record
Led by Cody Fajardo
FINAL VERDICT: Montreal and Edmonton earned their places in the championship game with two impressive performances.
Alexander delivered offensively, Fajardo came through in the biggest moments, and both defences made championship-winning plays.
The stage is set for the 113th Grey Cup. One trophy, two teams and one final battle for CFL supremacy.
Montreal or Edmonton – who will be crowned Grey Cup champions?
