Canada's biggest football game is back in Calgary. The 113th Grey Cup takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium, with kickoff at 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MT, and it's the one Canadian sporting event where the halftime show rivals the game for attention. Whether you're a diehard CFL fan or someone who shows up for the music, here's everything you need: channels, streaming options, the full playoff schedule, and who's performing.
Key takeaways
- The 113th Grey Cup is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, kickoff 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MT.
- In Canada, the game airs live on TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave; internationally it's free on CFL+.
- Riley Green headlines the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show; Sarah McLachlan sings the national anthem; Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor perform pre-game; James Barker Band open the kickoff show.
- The playoffs start Saturday, October 31 with the Division Semi-Finals, and the Division Finals are Saturday, November 7, all on TSN, CTV and RDS.
- You can watch free in Canada with an antenna: CTV carries the game over the air.
When and where: the basics
The Grey Cup returns to Calgary for the first time since 2019. Here are the essentials:
- Game: 113th Grey Cup (West champion vs. East champion)
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
- Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. PT
- TV (Canada): TSN, CTV, RDS, Crave
- TV (US): CBS Sports Network and CFL+
- International: CFL+ (the league's free streaming platform)
The championship teams won't be decided until the Division Finals on Saturday, November 7. Going into October, the Montreal Alouettes (11-3) and Edmonton Elks (10-4) led their divisions, but the West was a four-team logjam behind them, so don't lock in any matchup assumptions just yet.
Calgary's sixth Grey Cup
This is the sixth time McMahon Stadium has hosted the championship, previously in 1975, 1993, 2000, 2009 and 2019. The last one, the 107th Grey Cup in November 2019, drew 35,440 fans who watched the Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12, with Keith Urban playing the halftime show. At the time, then-commissioner Randy Ambrosie had suggested it might be the last Grey Cup at the aging stadium, but the Stampeders' bid won the day, and the Grey Cup is back in Calgary seven years later.
One fun wrinkle: Calgary's own Stampeders haven't reached a Grey Cup since winning it all in 2018, and they were sitting last in the West at 6-8 in late September. A hometown team in the final would be the story of the year, but it's a long shot.
How to watch in Canada
On TV: TSN, CTV or RDS
Every Canadian viewer is covered through the league's broadcast partners. The game airs simultaneously on TSN (English), RDS (French), and, in a nice bonus for casual fans, CTV, the over-the-air network. That last one matters: CTV is available free with a TV antenna in most Canadian cities, so if you don't have cable or a streaming subscription, an antenna is your cheapest path to the game.
Streaming: Crave, TSN and RDS apps
In Canada, streaming options mirror the broadcasters:
- Crave carries the game through its live CTV channel feed, plus it streams the halftime show, worth remembering for the Riley Green set.
- TSN.ca and the TSN app stream the game live for TSN subscribers.
- RDS.ca and the RDS app carry the French-language broadcast.
One caveat on CFL+: the league's free streaming platform is geo-targeted for international viewers. Canadian IPs are directed to the domestic broadcasters instead, so don't count on CFL+ as a free backdoor if you're in Canada. (For the other major winter sport, our guide at how to watch NHL games in Canada covers every way to watch NHL games in Canada this season.)
Can I watch the Grey Cup free in Canada?
Yes, with limits. An over-the-air antenna pulling in CTV is the genuinely free route, no subscription, no login. Public viewing parties are also a Grey Cup tradition: many cities host fan festivals and bars show the game, and the Grey Cup Festival in Calgary (see below) is a multi-day event worth the trip on its own.
How to watch outside Canada
- United States: CBS Sports Network carries the game, and CFL+ streams it for free.
- International: CFL+ is the league's free global streaming platform for the Grey Cup and the entire playoffs.
CFL+ is genuinely free, no subscription required, which is a deliberate CFL strategy to grow the game beyond Canada's borders.
Halftime show and entertainment
This year's entertainment lineup leans heavily Canadian, with a Nashville headliner on top:
- Halftime show: Riley Green headlines the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show. The multi-platinum country star behind hits like "There Was This Girl" and "You Look Like You Love Me" gets the biggest musical stage in Canadian football.
- National anthem: Sarah McLachlan performs "O Canada", one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music in the slot that usually goes to a rotating singer, which signals the CFL is treating this year as a marquee moment.
- Pre-game: Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor give a special guest performance. Blue Rodeo has 12 JUNO Awards and a place in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and this is a homecoming of sorts for the band at a Calgary Grey Cup.
- Kickoff show: James Barker Band performs at the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show, capping the pre-game festivities.
- Flyover: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are scheduled to fly over the stadium, billed as their final Grey Cup flight.
The halftime show typically lands around 8–8:15 p.m. ET, roughly two hours after kickoff, though game pace can shift it. If you're mainly here for Riley Green, tune in around then, but give yourself a buffer.
The playoff schedule: how we get to November 15
The Grey Cup Playoffs begin Saturday, October 31, with all games on TSN, CTV and RDS (and CFL+ internationally):
Date | Game | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|
Sat, Oct 31 | Eastern Semi-Final (Toronto hosts) | 1 p.m. ET |
Sat, Oct 31 | Western Semi-Final (host TBD) | 4:30 p.m. ET |
Sat, Nov 7 | Eastern Final (Montreal hosts) | 3 p.m. ET |
Sat, Nov 7 | Western Final (host TBD) | 6:30 p.m. ET |
Sun, Nov 15 | 113th Grey Cup (Calgary) | 6 p.m. ET |
Division winners get a first-round bye and host their respective finals. One scheduling note: the October 31 semi-finals start earlier than in past seasons, the league deliberately moved them up so fans can watch the first round and still get home for Halloween festivities.
The Grey Cup Festival
The game is one day; the party is five. The Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival runs November 11–14 at Stampede Park in Calgary, with a mix of free and ticketed events: concerts, family-friendly activities, cultural showcases and team-party headquarters from all nine clubs. If you're flying in for the game, arrive early. Full details and schedules are at greycupfestival.ca.
Tickets and going to the game
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster, and the CFL describes availability as limited as of early October; entry-level seats were listed from about $280 CAD (fees included) in late September, though prices move as inventory sells. If you're travelling to Calgary for the game, book flights and hotels now, the November festival plus the game means Stampede-adjacent weekends fill up fast, and McMahon Stadium is in the northwest of the city with CTrain access via the Banff Trail station. If the Grey Cup gets you in event-planning mode, our World Juniors 2027 guide covers the next big international tournament on Canadian ice.
Practical next steps
- Mark Sunday, November 15, 6 p.m. ET, and set a second reminder for the halftime show around 8 p.m. ET.
- Confirm how you'll watch: TSN/CTV/RDS on cable, Crave for streaming, or an antenna for free CTV.
- If you're attending: buy through Ticketmaster now, book Calgary accommodation, and plan around the Nov 11–15 festival.
- Track the playoffs on Oct 31 and Nov 7 to know your matchup, all on the same channels.
The bottom line
The 113th Grey Cup is one of the easiest marquee events in Canada to watch: Sunday, November 15, 6 p.m. ET, on TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave, with a halftime show headlined by Riley Green and a pre-game bill full of Canadian music royalty. The only decision you need to make now is how you'll watch, and whether you're in it for the football, the concert, or both.
Sources
- CFL, Grey Cup Playoffs Schedule Announced (press.cfl.ca, October 5, 2026)
- CFL Playoffs, 113th Grey Cup game hub
- CFL, Riley Green to headline Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show
- 3DownNation, Riley Green to perform 113th Grey Cup halftime show (September 24, 2026)
- TSN, Calgary to host CFL's 113th Grey Cup in 2026 (November 2024)
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
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What time is the Grey Cup?
Kickoff for the 113th Grey Cup is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. PT. If you are tuning in mainly for the Riley Green halftime show, it typically lands around 8–8:15 p.m. ET, roughly two hours after kickoff, though game pace can shift it, so give yourself a buffer.
02
Where is it?
McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. This is the sixth time the stadium has hosted the championship, previously in 1975, 1993, 2000, 2009 and 2019, and the first time since the 107th Grey Cup in 2019, when 35,440 fans watched Winnipeg beat Hamilton 33-12 with Keith Urban headlining halftime. If you are travelling in, the stadium is in Calgary's northwest with CTrain access via the Banff Trail station, and the Grey Cup Festival runs November 11–14 at Stampede Park.
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Who is playing the halftime show?
Riley Green headlines the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show, the multi-platinum country star behind "There Was This Girl" and "You Look Like You Love Me." The rest of the lineup leans Canadian: Sarah McLachlan sings the national anthem, Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor give a special pre-game guest performance, and James Barker Band performs at the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are scheduled to fly over the stadium, billed as their final Grey Cup flight.
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Can I stream the Grey Cup free in Canada?
Genuinely free streaming is not the domestic path: CFL+, the league's free streaming platform, is geo-targeted for international viewers, Canadian IPs are directed to the domestic broadcasters instead, so don't count on it as a free backdoor. The genuinely free route in Canada is an over-the-air antenna pulling in CTV, which is available free in most Canadian cities. Otherwise, watch on TSN or RDS on cable, or stream through Crave (via its live CTV channel feed), the TSN app, or the RDS app, all of which require subscriptions. Public viewing parties and bars are also a Grey Cup tradition.
