{
    "title": "MONTREAL AND EDMONTON TO MEET IN THE 113TH GREY CUP",
    "modified_at": "2026-11-07 21:15:38",
    "published_at": "2026-11-07 21:43:00",
    "url": "https://press.cfl.ca/montreal-and-edmonton-to-meet-in-the-113th-grey-cup",
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    "subtitle": "Championship to be played at McMahon Stadium on November 15",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b7d0b591-f4f8-49c6-8ded-355fa05856d0/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-b7d0b591-f4f8-49c6-8ded-355fa05856d0\"\n                data-id=\"b7d0b591-f4f8-49c6-8ded-355fa05856d0\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b7d0b591-f4f8-49c6-8ded-355fa05856d0/-/inline/no/Matchup+cover.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b7d0b591-f4f8-49c6-8ded-355fa05856d0/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>TORONTO (November 7, 2026)</strong> &ndash; The Montreal Alouettes and the Edmonton Elks will compete in the 113<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup, marking the 12<sup>th</sup> time that the two clubs have played for the iconic trophy. Calgary has previously hosted the game on five occasions and most recently in 2019.</p><p>The championship on Sunday, November 15, at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ABT, features Riley Green in the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show, Sarah McLachlan singing the national anthem, a special pre-game performance from Blue Rodeo&rsquo;s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and James Barker Band in the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show. Coverage will be available across Canada on TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave, and internationally on <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFL+</a>. Tickets are available at <a href=\"https://prezlymail.com/c/31693340-1893-489c-8e4b-e222fc731125/7a35c4a6/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.ca%2Fevent%2F11006449B01D752E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ticketmaster</a>.</p><p>From November 11 to 15, the Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival will feature a full slate of free and ticketed events celebrating football, music and community spirit. Fans can look forward to concerts, family-friendly activities, cultural showcases and a chance to get closer to the Grey Cup than ever before. For more information, visit <a href=\"https://www.greycupfestival.ca/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greycupfestival.ca</a>.</p><p><strong>113</strong><sup><strong>TH</strong></sup><strong> GREY CUP</strong><br>\u200bMontreal Alouettes vs. Edmonton Elks<br>\u200bMcMahon Stadium<br>\u200bSunday, November 15 at 6 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ABT/4 p.m. PT<br>\u200bCanadian broadcast: TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, CTV, Crave and RDS<br>\u200bU.S./International broadcast: CFL+</p><p><strong>NEED TO KNOW</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>The Alouettes are 8-12 (.400) in the Grey Cup since 1949. They have advanced to the championship in three of the last four years, winning in 2023.</span></li><li><span>The Elks are 14-9 (.609) in the Grey Cup since 1954. They have won their last three appearances, most recently in the 103<sup>rd</sup> Grey Cup (2015).</span></li><li><span>Edmonton is 8-3 in the teams&rsquo; previous Grey Cup matchups.</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>42<sup>nd</sup> Grey Cup (1954) | EDM 26 - MTL 25</span></li><li><span>43<sup>rd</sup> Grey Cup (1955) | EDM 34 &ndash; MTL 19</span></li><li><span>44<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup (1956) | EDM 50 &ndash; MTL 27</span></li><li><span>62<sup>nd</sup> Grey Cup (1974) | MTL 20 &ndash; EDM 7</span></li><li><span>63<sup>rd</sup> Grey Cup (1975) | EDM 9 &ndash; MTL 8 </span></li><li><span>65<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup (1977) | MTL 41 &ndash; EDM 6</span></li><li><span>66<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup (1978) | EDM 20 &ndash; MTL 13</span></li><li><span>67<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup (1979) | EDM 17 &ndash; MTL 9</span></li><li><span>90<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup (2002) | MTL 25 &ndash; EDM 16</span></li><li><span>91<sup>st</sup> Grey Cup (2003) | EDM 34 &ndash; MTL 22 </span></li><li><span>93<sup>rd</sup> Grey Cup (2005) | EDM 38 &ndash; MTL 35 (OT) </span></li></ul></li><li><span>Jason Maas is 1-1 as a Head Coach in the Grey Cup with a victory in 2023. He won two championships as a player with Edmonton (2003, 2005) and one as the quarterbacks coach with Toronto (2012).</span></li><li><span>Mark Kilam will make his Grey Cup Head Coaching debut. As a member of a Grey Cup coaching staff, he is 3-3 with one victory as the linebackers coach with Calgary (2008) and two as its Special Team Coordinator (2014, 2018).</span></li><li><span>QB Grey Cup records</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Davis Alexander (0-1)</span></li><li><span>Cody Fajardo (1-0), 2023 with Alexander as his backup</span></li></ul></li><li><span>The teams split the season series.</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Week 3: <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6599\">MTL 29 - EDM 32</a> </span></li><li><span>Week 10: <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6627\">EDM 30 &ndash; MTL 48</a></span></li></ul></li><li><span>Season series standouts</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>MTL: Alexander | 708 passing yards, six TDs (five pass, one rush)</span></li><li><span>MTL: Tyson Philpot | 18 receptions, 251 receiving yards, three TDs</span></li><li><span>MTL: Tyler Snead | 10 receptions, 226 receiving yards, two TDs</span></li><li><span>EDM: Fajardo | 462 passing yards, five TDs (three pass, two rush), ten carries, 63 rushing yards</span></li><li><span>EDM: Justin Rankin | 30 touches, 292 yards from scrimmage, including 230 in Week 3</span></li><li><span>EDM: Austin Mack | 13 receptions, 158 receiving yards, two TDs</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Season stats</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>MTL offensive TDs: 65 (1<sup>st</sup>) | EDM offensive TDs allowed: 44 (1<sup>st</sup>)</span></li><li><span>MTL points per game: 34.7 (2<sup>nd</sup>) | EDM points per game allowed: 24.3 (1<sup>st</sup>)</span></li><li><span>MTL net offence: 420.9 yards per game (1<sup>st</sup>) | EDM net offence allowed: 338.6 (1<sup>st</sup>)</span></li><li><span>Rushing | EDM: 127.6 yards per game (1<sup>st</sup>)</span></li><li><span>Completion percentage | MTL: 72.9 (1<sup>st</sup>)</span></li><li><span>Big plays made | MTL: 59 (T-1<sup>st</sup>)</span></li><li><span>Big plays allowed | MTL: 34 (1<sup>st</sup>)</span></li><li><span>Turnover ratio | EDM: +23 (1<sup>st</sup>), MTL: +21 (2<sup>nd</sup>)</span></li></ul></li></ul><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-e6ae8306-67de-4e2f-b0a4-f766dcb452f0\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Lucas Barrett</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Associate Vice-President, Communications &amp; Public Affairs, Canadian Football League</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:lbarrett@cfl.ca\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"lbarrett@cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>lbarrett@cfl.ca</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:416.802.7852\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"416.802.7852\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>416.802.7852</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/LucasBarrett9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@LucasBarrett9\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@LucasBarrett9</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"http://www.cfl.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>cfl.ca</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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