2026 Grey Cup Festival Calgary

The Grey Cup Festival is more than a game. It’s where traditions are shared, friendships are made, and everyone belongs. For a week straight, fans will unite from coast to coast, new memories will be made, and the nation will come together to celebrate what makes our game – and our country – so special.

Join us in Calgary for the biggest event in the country as we welcome Canada to an epic party! There will be amazing events all week long at the Grey Cup Festival, no matter if you are a lifelong fan or newcomer there will be something for you!

• Pancake Breakfast presented by MNP – Free Calgary-style pancake breakfasts hosted by Grey Cup and Stampede Caravan volunteers. Nov. 12 to 14 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Lot 3, Stampede Park | Free
• Suncor Street Festival – Main outdoor hub with interactive attractions, public art, beer garden, family activities and evening entertainment. Nov. 11 | 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Nov. 12 to 14 | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. @ Lot 3, Stampede Park | Free
• Kick-Off Party featuring The Trews – Opening ceremony honours veterans before The Trews perform and a pipe-and-drum procession heads outdoors. Nov. 11 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. @ Big Four Roadhouse | $45
• Outdoor Community Stage presented by Coke – Free daily performances spanning country, rock, DJs and other artists inside the Street Festival. Nov. 11 | 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Nov. 12 to 14 | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. @ Lot 3 | Free
• TELUS Family Zone – Indoor family area with inflatables, toddler play, turf activities, CFL Hall of Fame and alumni autographs. Nov. 12 to 14 | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. @ BMO Centre Halls A1/A2 | Free
• Stamps House – Calgary Stampeders’ official party space brings western-themed Grey Cup celebrations and Stamps fans together. Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Nov. 13-14 | Noon to 1:30 a.m. @ BMO Centre Hall B | $49 Thu.; $59 Fri.; $65 Sat.; $110 three-day pass
• Lions Den – BC Lions sports-bar party with big screens, Madden tournaments, bar games and a VIP bar. Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Nov. 13-14 | Noon to 1:30 a.m. @ BMO Centre Hall C | $49 Thu.; $59 Fri.; $65 Sat.; $110 three-day pass
• Spirit of Edmonton – Long-running CFL fan party featuring live music, pipe bands and CFL cheer-team performances. Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Nov. 13-14 | Noon to 1:30 a.m. @ BMO Centre Hall D | $49 Thu.; $59 Fri.; $65 Sat.; $110 three-day pass
• Riderville – Saskatchewan Roughriders gathering featuring live entertainment, daily performances, guests and plenty of Rider Nation celebrations. Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Nov. 13-14 | Noon to 1:30 a.m. @ BMO Centre Hall E | $49 Thu.; $59 Fri.; $65 Sat.; $110 three-day pass
• Touchdown Manitoba – Blue Bombers home base with bands, DJs, food, drinks and Manitoba game-day atmosphere. Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Nov. 13-14 | Noon to 1:30 a.m. @ BMO Centre Hall F | $49 Thu.; $59 Fri.; $65 Sat.; $110 three-day pass
• East Coast Central Eastern Social Hall & Atlantic Schooners East Coast Kitchen Party – Maritime-themed party with live bands, lobster rolls, sports, games, prizes and Screech-In fun. Nov. 12 | 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Nov. 13-14 | Noon to 1:30 a.m. @ BMO Centre Palomino Room | $49 Thu.; $59 Fri.; $65 Sat.; $110 three-day pass
• Thursday Night Concert: Alan Doyle featuring The Strumbellas – Alan Doyle headlines an adults-only concert with Canadian indie-folk favourites The Strumbellas. Nov. 12 | 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. @ Big Four Roadhouse | $75
• Drone Show – Nightly drone displays create different Grey Cup-themed stories in the sky above Stampede Park. Nov. 12 to 14 | 8:30 to 9 p.m. @ View from Lot 3 | Free
• CFLAA Legends Luncheon – Football alumni share stories while raising money for the CFL Alumni Association’s Alumni Relief Fund. Nov. 13 | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Big Four Roadhouse | $225; table of eight $1,800
• Athletes in Action Breakfast – Annual Grey Cup breakfast brings football personalities together following a week of community and faith outreach. Nov. 14 | 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. @ Big Four Roadhouse Hall B | $250 for two seats; tables from $1,100
• Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast – Long-running Grey Cup tradition combining breakfast, live entertainment, CFL fans and the event’s famous Sluice Juice. Nov. 14 | 8 a.m. to Noon @ BMO Centre Hall D | Ticketed; price not yet announced
• Girls in Sport Summit – New event for girls ages 8 to 14 featuring sport, mentorship, leadership, football and cheerleading. Nov. 14 | 9 a.m. to Noon @ Scotiabank Saddledome | Ticketed; price not listed
• Matinee Rodeo featuring Drew Gregory – Bull riding, freestyle bull fighting, wild pony racing, bronc and bareback riding with Drew Gregory performing. Nov. 14 | Noon to 2 p.m. @ Nutrien Western Event Centre | $50
• Cheer Extravaganza – Cheer and dance teams from across Canada perform routines celebrating athleticism and Canadian football culture. Nov. 14 | 3 to 4:30 p.m. @ Scotiabank Saddledome | $20
• Evening Rodeo featuring Drew Gregory – Second rodeo features bull riding, bull fighting, wild pony racing, saddle bronc and bareback competition. Nov. 14 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. @ Nutrien Western Event Centre | $50
• Saturday Night Country Concert / Secret Ticket – Adults-only closing concert features a country headliner whose identity has not yet been revealed. Nov. 14 | 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. @ Big Four Roadhouse | $85
• Game Day Tailgate – Pre-game party with lawn games, inflatables, face painting, CFL activations and food available for purchase. Nov. 15 | 1 to 5 p.m. @ McMahon Stadium East Lot | Free
• FanDuel VIP Game Day Tailgate – Private heated tailgate offers stage-front entertainment, mechanical bull, photo booths and upgraded food and beverage options. Nov. 15 | 1 to 5 p.m. @ McMahon Stadium East Lot | $75
• 113th Grey Cup – CFL’s championship game crowns the 2026 league champion at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium. Nov. 15 | 5 to 9 p.m. @ McMahon Stadium | Ticket prices vary by available seat

Tickets:

Free & Ticketed Events

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

Date & Time:

November 11-15, 2026

Grey Cup – Sunday, November 15 | Kick-Off 5:00 p.m. MST | McMahon Stadium

Venue:

Various Venues, Calgary
Paid Parking

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