113th Grey Cup — Calgary 2026

⚡ Quick answers

When is the 2026 Grey Cup?

The 113th Grey Cup is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. The Grey Cup Festival runs the four days before it, November 11–14, at Stampede Park.

What time is the Grey Cup kickoff?

Kickoff is 5:00 PM MST (7:00 PM ET). Pre-game festivities, including the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show, start before that, so plan to be in your seat early.

Who is playing in the 113th Grey Cup?

The CFL's East and West Division champions. The regular season ends October 24, and the matchup is set by the Division Finals in early November. We'll update this page when it's decided.

Who is performing at the 2026 Grey Cup?

Riley Green headlines the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show, Sarah McLachlan sings the national anthem, and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds make their final Grey Cup flight. Blue Rodeo is a special guest, and James Barker Band closes the pre-game Kickoff Show.

Where is the Grey Cup Festival, and is it free?

At Stampede Park, November 11–14. It mixes free, family-friendly events with ticketed parties and concerts. Festival tickets are sold at greycupfestival.ca.

Is there a Grey Cup parade in Calgary?

Organizers haven't published parade details yet. The full festival schedule is due out before Grey Cup week, so check greycupfestival.ca.

Where do you park for the Grey Cup?

You don't. There's no public parking at McMahon Stadium or at Stampede Park. Take the CTrain Red Line (Banff Trail station for McMahon, Victoria Park/Stampede station for the festival) or use a rideshare.

What airport do you fly into for the Grey Cup?

Calgary International (YYC). Book early: Grey Cup week fills downtown Calgary hotels, and anywhere along the CTrain Red Line works as a base.

✨ Why this one's worth the trip

• ›The festival is the point: team-branded parties, concerts and pancake breakfasts all week — strangers in rival jerseys drinking together is the Grey Cup's whole brand.
• ›A November trip to Calgary pairs naturally with a Flames game at the Saddledome and, if you have days to spare, Banff is 90 minutes west.
• ›Tickets are genuinely gettable compared with US championship games — this is the most accessible major final in North American sports.

🎪 The scene

Every fanbase travels — Saskatchewan's green army shows up in force no matter who's playing. Expect the Spirit of Edmonton and Riderville party rooms, a massive street festival, and a city that leans all the way in.

Dress for real winter. McMahon is an open-air stadium and mid-November in Calgary can be anything from mild chinook to −20°C. Locals bring blankets, layers and a flask-adjacent attitude.

🧭 Planning it

• ›Book the hotel before the ticket — Grey Cup week fills downtown Calgary; the festival is at Stampede Park and the stadium is in the northwest, so anywhere on the CTrain Red Line works.
• ›Fly into YYC; the CTrain runs from downtown toward McMahon (Banff Trail station + a short walk). There's no public parking at McMahon or Stampede Park, so leave the car.
• ›Check the Flames' home schedule for the same week — a Saddledome game makes it a two-event trip.