Alouettes vs Elks Grey Cup 2026: Start Time, TV Channel & Preview
Alouettes vs Elks is the matchup for the 113th Grey Cup. The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks meet on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, with kickoff at 6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM in Calgary).
Here is the start time, TV channel, how to watch and our full game preview.
Alouettes vs Elks: Game Details
| Matchup | Montreal Alouettes (14-4) vs Edmonton Elks (13-5) |
| Game | 113th Grey Cup |
| Date | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM Alberta Time / 3:00 PM PT |
| Venue | McMahon Stadium, Calgary |
| TV (Canada) | TSN, CTV, RDS, Crave |
| Stream (USA and International) | CFL+ (free) |
| Home Team | Edmonton Elks (designated) |
| Halftime Show | Riley Green |
Alouettes vs Elks Start Time
Kickoff is 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 15. Alberta stayed on permanent Alberta Time this fall instead of falling back, so the game starts at 5:00 PM in Calgary and Edmonton, not 4:00 PM.
| Location | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|
| Montreal, Toronto (ET) | 6:00 PM |
| Calgary, Edmonton (Alberta Time) | 5:00 PM |
| Winnipeg (CT) | 5:00 PM |
| Vancouver (PT) | 3:00 PM |
| Halifax (AT) | 7:00 PM |
| London (GMT) | 11:00 PM |
Alouettes vs Elks TV Channel and How to Watch
Canada: The game airs on TSN, CTV and RDS (French), and streams on Crave, TSN.ca and the TSN app.
USA and the rest of the world: Stream the game free on CFL+, with replays available for 48 hours.
For step-by-step streaming options, devices and radio, see our full guide on how to watch Grey Cup 2026.
Alouettes vs Elks Game Preview
This is the 12th Grey Cup meeting between Montreal and Edmonton, and the Elks lead the series 8-3. Montreal is playing in its third Grey Cup in four years and wants to bounce back from last year’s loss to Saskatchewan. Edmonton is back for the first time since its 2015 win over Ottawa, after ending a five-year playoff drought.
The Alouettes opened as short favourites. They led the league in scoring with 624 points, 83 more than Edmonton.
The Quarterback Storyline: Alexander vs Fajardo
The biggest story is the quarterback duel. Cody Fajardo led Montreal to the 2023 Grey Cup title and was named game MVP. Davis Alexander was his backup that year. After the 2024 season, Montreal handed the job to Alexander and traded Fajardo to Edmonton. Now they meet with the Grey Cup on the line.
Davis Alexander is the pure passer. He threw for about 470 more yards and 10 more touchdowns than Fajardo this season, with six fewer interceptions. He enters healthy after a hamstring injury and wants to make up for three interceptions in last year’s Grey Cup.
Cody Fajardo threw for 4,788 yards and 25 touchdowns and ran for 517 yards and eight more scores. In the West Final, he went 25-for-30 for 274 yards with a passing and a rushing touchdown and no interceptions.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | 2026 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Alouettes | WR Tyson Philpot | 124 catches, 1,809 yards, 13 TD |
| Alouettes | WR Tyler Snead | 95 catches, 1,474 yards, 13 TD |
| Alouettes | LB Geoffrey Cantin-Arku | 89 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles |
| Elks | QB Cody Fajardo | 4,788 pass yards, 25 TD, 517 rush yards |
| Elks | DB Tyrell Ford | League-leading 7 interceptions |
| Elks | DL Malik Carney | 11 sacks (2nd in CFL) |
Philpot was the CFL’s top Canadian receiver this season. Edmonton’s defence led the league in takeaways, and Noah Taylor added 10 sacks next to Carney. Running back Justin Rankin powers the Elks’ ground game.
Alouettes vs Elks Head-to-Head in 2026
The teams split their two regular-season games, with each winning at home.
- June, Commonwealth Stadium: Elks 32, Alouettes 29 (OT). Justin Rankin had 230 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.
- Molson Stadium: Alouettes 48, Elks 30. Alexander threw for 352 yards and four touchdowns, and Philpot caught three of them.
Keys to the Game
Elks win if they run the ball with Rankin and Fajardo, pressure Alexander with Carney and Taylor, and use their takeaway defence to create short fields.
Alouettes win if they protect Alexander, let Philpot and Snead attack the Edmonton secondary, and finish drives with touchdowns instead of field goals.
Coaching Connections
Alouettes head coach Jason Maas and general manager Danny Maciocia both worked in Edmonton before Montreal, which adds another layer to this matchup.
Alouettes vs Elks Prediction
Montreal has the more explosive offence and more Grey Cup experience, and it scored 48 points in its last meeting with Edmonton. But the Elks’ takeaway defence and Fajardo’s legs can swing a close game, and Fajardo knows the Alouettes better than anyone.
Our pick: Alouettes 31, Elks 26. Montreal’s passing game should make the difference late. Expect a tight game with plenty of points.
Alouettes vs Elks FAQ
What time is the Alouettes vs Elks Grey Cup game?
Kickoff is 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 15, 2026. That is 5:00 PM in Calgary and Edmonton and 3:00 PM PT.
What channel is Alouettes vs Elks on?
In Canada, the game is on TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave. In the USA and worldwide, it streams free on CFL+.
Where is the Alouettes vs Elks game being played?
McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. The Elks are the designated home team.
Who is favoured in Alouettes vs Elks?
The Alouettes opened as short favourites after leading the CFL in scoring this season.
How many times have the Alouettes and Elks met in the Grey Cup?
This is their 12th Grey Cup meeting. Edmonton leads the series 8-3.
Alouettes vs Elks has everything: a quarterback rivalry, two first-place teams and a historic series.
Tune in Sunday at 6:00 PM ET for the 113th Grey Cup, and check out the halftime show lineup and the full CFL Playoffs 2026 results.
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