Edmonton Elks 2026 Media Accreditation
The Elks begin the CFL regular season on Saturday, June 6 in Ottawa against the REDBLACKS
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks invite media to apply for 2026 accreditation. The deadline to submit full-season accreditation applications is FRIDAY, MAY 1.
2026 ACCREDITATION:
- Full season accreditation will be granted to media attending games on a regular basis (five or more games).
- For media attending four (4) or less games, please reach out on a week-to-week basis for single-game accreditation.
- Any media requiring single-game accreditation can make requests via email (m.arcuri@goelks.com) at least 72 hours prior to kickoff.
- Single-game accreditation will be available for pickup in the Elks Team Store inside the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre on days prior to gameday. Accreditation will be available at the Gate 2 Ticket Office after 12:00 pm on gamedays.
- Full season media accreditation will be available for pickup by Wednesday, May 20 at the Elks Team Store inside the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR MEDIA ACCREDITATION REQUEST
PARKING:
- Due to construction around the stadium, there will be a reduction in parking passes this season. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but we cannot promise fulfillment to previous levels
- Parking passes can be provided on a game-by-game basis, but gameday parking is not guaranteed due to space limitations.
OTHER:
- Full-season accreditation applies to Elks 2026 regular season home games.
- Preseason accreditation will be extremely limited for Friday, May 29th's preseason game. Please contact Elks Manager, Communications and Content Strategy Michael Arcuri (m.arcuri@goelks.com). if you are interested in covering the event.
- In the event of a home playoff game, all members of the media are required to confirm their attendance 72 hours prior to game day.
- Elks accreditation is not valid for the 2026 Grey Cup in Calgary.
The Edmonton Elks value our relationship with the media and look forward to working with you during the 2026 season. Should you have any questions, please contact Elks Manager, Communications and Content Strategy Michael Arcuri (m.arcuri@goelks.com).
To request media accreditation, please submit the form below. Editors may submit for multiple people on the same form.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR MEDIA ACCREDITATION REQUEST
EDMONTON ELKS
The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.
The club, officially renamed the Elks in June of 2021, has a tradition of excellence having won 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015). Since its founding, the club has remained focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.
Elks Football… Always Edmonton
Michael Arcuri