IN PHOTOS: THE GREY CUP ARRIVES IN CALGARY

Iconic trophy arrives via Canadian Armed Forces escort to kick off Grey Cup Week

CALGARY (November 9, 2026) – The Grey Cup trophy arrived at the Mewata Armoury in Calgary via Canadian Armed Forces escort ahead of the 113th Grey Cup.

The Official Grey Cup Arrival Ceremony included a number of guest speakers, including government officials, community leaders, and representatives from the CFL and the Grey Cup Festival:

  • The Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
  • The Honourable Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations of Alberta
  • Jeromy Farkas, Mayor of Calgary
  • Chief Darcy Dixon, representing Bearspaw First Nation
  • Chief Troy Knowlton, representing Blackfoot Confederacy
  • Colonel Clapperton, 41 Canadian Brigade Group Commander
  • Stewart Johnston, Commissioner, CFL
  • Jay McNeil, President, Calgary Stampeders

When making use of the images below, media members must credit Leah Hennel/CFL.ca.

Lucas Barrett

Associate Vice-President, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League

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