Edmonton Elks Playoffs 2026
Edmonton Elks 2026 playoff page. The Elks are 11-4 (22 points), 1st in the West Division with a +88 point differential and a 1-game winning streak. If the season ended today they would be the No. 1 seed in the West (division winner).
Last time out they beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 at home. Next up: away at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-11) on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.442 record, including 2 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Elks Playoff Outlook
Last game
W 37-35 vs 
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
· Week 17
Next game
at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-11)
· Week 19
Remaining schedule
3 games left · opponents’ record 0.442 · 2 vs current playoff teams
West Division Standings
| # | Team | W-L-T | PTS | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Elks | 11-4 | 22 | 6-2 | +88 | W1 |
| 2 |  BC Lions | 8-6 | 16 | 5-3 | +47 | W2 |
| 3 |  Saskatchewan Roughriders | 8-6 | 16 | 4-4 | +28 | L2 |
| 4 |  Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 7-7 | 14 | 2-5 | -9 | L1 |
| 5 |  Calgary Stampeders | 7-8 | 14 | 2-5 | +25 | W2 |
Projected Path to 113th Grey Cup
- Semi-Finals: bye
- Division Finals: vs lowest remaining seed (home)
- Grey Cup: West title game, higher seed hosts
- 113th Grey Cup: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Nov 15, 2026
Season Trend
Elks Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at  Redblacks | 0-14 | W 29-21 | |
| 3 | vs  Montréal #1 | 11-3 | W 32-29 | |
| 4 | at Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | W 23-18 | |
| 5 | at Lions #2 | 8-6 | L 24-36 | |
| 6 | vs Redblacks | 0-14 | W 40-17 | |
| 7 | vs Lions #2 | 8-6 | W 19-17 | |
| 8 | at Roughriders #3 | 8-6 | W 36-34 | |
| 9 | vs Roughriders #3 | 8-6 | L 26-28 | |
| 10 | at Montréal #1 | 11-3 | L 30-48 | |
| 11 | vs  Argonauts #2 | 9-6 | W 42-12 | |
| 12 | vs Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | W 22-19 | |
| 14 | at Stampeders | 7-8 | W 38-28 | |
| 15 | vs Stampeders | 7-8 | W 53-16 | |
| 16 | at Argonauts #2 | 9-6 | L 19-24 | |
| 17 | vs Tiger-Cats | 4-11 | W 37-35 | |
| 19 | at Tiger-Cats | 4-11 | ||
| 20 | vs Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | ||
| 21 | at Roughriders #3 | 8-6 |
This Edmonton Elks playoffs page refreshes after every Elks game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Edmonton Elks playoffs FAQ
Are the Edmonton Elks in the 2026 playoffs?
As of today, yes: they hold the No. 1 seed in the West, but nothing is clinched yet.
What seed would the Elks be?
No. 1 in the West (division winner, with a first-round bye).
Who leads the West Division?
Edmonton Elks (11-4), which is the Elks themselves.
When is the next Elks game?
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, away at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
How hard is the Elks remaining schedule?
3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.442 record; 2 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Elks clinch a playoff spot?
Finish in the top three of the West Division on points, or finish fourth with more points than the other division’s third-place team (crossover).
What is the Elks record at home and on the road?
7-1 at home, 4-3 away; 6-2 in the division.