MEDIA RELEASE | Elks set to host CFL Western Final
The game will be the first home playoff game in Edmonton since the 2015 season
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EDMONTON – The CFL's West Division goes through Edmonton.
The Elks elevated their record to 13-4 on the season, officially clinching the CFL's West Division courtesy of their 35-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. The Green and Gold are slated to host the 2026 Western Division Final on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium (5:30 pm kickoff) and their first home playoff game at Commonwealth since the 2015 season.
The last time Edmonton hosted a home playoff game, they punched their ticket to the 103rd Grey Cup courtesy of a 45-31 victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the 2015 Western Division Final in front of 34,414 fans.
The Green and Gold would go on to capture their 14th Grey Cup in franchise history in a 26-20 win over the Ottawa REDBLACKS.
Tickets for the Western Final are already on sale, and fans can secure their playoff tickets HERE.
RECENT PLAYOFF HISTORY
2019
Eastern Division Semi-Final: 37-29 win over Montreal
Eastern Division Final: 36-16 loss to Hamilton
2017
Western Division Semi-Final: 39-32 win over Winnipeg
Western Division Final: 32-28 loss to Calgary
2016
Eastern Division Semi-Final: 24-21 win over Hamilton
Eastern Division Final: 35-23 loss to Ottawa
2015
Western Division Final: 45-31 win over Calgary
103rd Grey Cup: 26-20 win over Ottawa
For any media inquiries, please contact Elks Manager of Communications and Content Strategy Michael Arcuri
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 remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.
Elks Football… Always Edmonton
Michael Arcuri