Verified and updated: November 15, 2026, at 2:12 p.m. MST (UTC−07:00), Calgary.
The 113th Grey Cup is still scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−07:00) today at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. The Montreal Alouettes meet the Edmonton Elks, and the CFL’s latest pregame release says both teams have published their official rosters and depth charts. The start time is midnight UTC on Monday, November 16. The CFL roster announcement and the Grey Cup Festival event listing confirm the schedule and venue.
Fans heading to the stadium can plan around a 3:00 p.m. MST gate opening. The festival’s current listing also places the free FanDuel Game Day Tailgate from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in McMahon Stadium’s east parking lot. No day-of change to the published kickoff time appeared in the official sources checked for this update.
Destaques- Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. MST (UTC−07:00) Sunday, Nov. 15, in Calgary.
- Gates open at 3:00 p.m.; the free east-lot tailgate runs 1:00–5:00 p.m. MST.
- Montreal and Edmonton have released their official rosters and depth charts.
- Canadian coverage is listed on TSN, CTV, Crave and RDS; international options include DAZN and CFL+.
What time does the Grey Cup start in Calgary?
The game is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 p.m. MST on Sunday, November 15, at McMahon Stadium. Calgary is on standard time on the event date, with an offset of UTC−07:00. That makes kickoff 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00), 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC−06:00), and 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (UTC−08:00). In UTC, the scheduled start is 00:00 on Monday, November 16.
Some CFL schedule materials display the game in the time zone selected for that schedule. The league’s viewing guide states 6:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. Alberta time, while the festival page gives 5:00 p.m. MT. These are consistent for Calgary’s local standard-time clock on Nov. 15.
What is the Grey Cup game-day schedule?
The festival event page lists the game event from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. MST and says stadium gates open at 3:00 p.m. The FanDuel Game Day Tailgate is scheduled for 1:00–5:00 p.m. in the east parking lot. These are event windows, not a minute-by-minute stadium running order, so attendees should check their ticket and the official game-day guide for entry and venue instructions.
The announced entertainment includes the James Barker Band for the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kick-Off Show, Sarah McLachlan for the national anthem, a special pregame performance by Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and Riley Green for the Bud Light halftime show. The festival listing names McMahon Stadium at 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary.
Who is playing in the 2026 Grey Cup?
The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks are the finalists. The CFL said on November 14 that both clubs had released their official rosters and depth charts ahead of the championship. That release also reconfirms the 6:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. Alberta kickoff and the broadcast options. Fans looking for final lineup details can consult the CFL roster and depth-chart announcement, which links to each team’s roster PDF.
Where can you watch the Grey Cup?
The CFL lists TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, CTV, Crave and RDS for Canadian coverage. Its viewing guide lists DAZN and CFL+ for viewers in the United States and internationally. Channel access and streaming availability can depend on location and subscription, so viewers should check the service’s current listing before kickoff. The league’s Grey Cup viewing guide has the current broadcast information.
Why do Grey Cup start times differ by listing?
Schedules may show Eastern time or the host city’s time. On November 15, Calgary’s MST clock is two hours behind Eastern Standard Time, so 5:00 p.m. in Calgary and 6:00 p.m. ET describe the same scheduled kickoff. Always check the zone label when setting a reminder, especially if converting the game to a different city or UTC.
Grey Cup 2026 FAQs
What time is kickoff in Calgary?
5:00 p.m. MST (UTC−07:00) on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
When do McMahon Stadium gates open?
The official festival listing says gates open at 3:00 p.m. MST.
Which teams are playing?
The Montreal Alouettes face the Edmonton Elks.
Sources: CFL roster and depth-chart announcement; Grey Cup Festival event details; CFL viewing guide.