What Time Does the Grey Cup Start? Kickoff and How to Watch Today

Updated November 15, 2026, at 8:03 p.m. UTC (1:03 p.m. MST, Calgary). The 113th Grey Cup kicks off today, Sunday, November 15, at 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−07:00) at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. That is 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00), or 00:00 UTC on Monday, November 16. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN, CTV, Crave or RDS, according to the CFL’s current viewing guide. CFL: Where to watch the 113th Grey Cup

Destaques

  • Kickoff: 5 p.m. MST in Calgary, or 6 p.m. EST.
  • Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta.
  • In Canada: TSN, CTV, Crave and RDS list the game.
  • Stadium gates open at 3 p.m. MST; the festival lists a 5 p.m. start.

What time does the Grey Cup start in each Canadian time zone?

The Grey Cup begins at 5 p.m. MST in Calgary. The CFL lists the kickoff as 6 p.m. ET, while the official festival event page gives the Calgary time as 5 p.m. MT. On November 15, Calgary observes Mountain Standard Time, UTC−07:00; Eastern Canada observes EST, UTC−05:00. The match therefore begins at midnight UTC as November 16 starts.

  • Newfoundland: 9:30 p.m. NST
  • Atlantic: 9 p.m. AST
  • Eastern: 8 p.m. EST
  • Central: 7 p.m. CST
  • Mountain: 5 p.m. MST
  • Pacific: 4 p.m. PST

These conversions reflect the standard-time offsets in effect on November 15, after the autumn clock change in most of Canada. Check your local listings if you are in a community that follows a different time-zone or daylight-time rule.

Where can you watch or stream the Grey Cup in Canada?

The CFL’s Grey Cup viewing guide lists TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, CTV, Crave and RDS for Canadian audiences. The league’s 2026 broadcast schedule also lists the November 15 championship on TSN, CTV, Crave and RDS. Check your TV provider or the service’s live sports listing to confirm which channel or stream is available with your subscription. CFL: 2026 broadcast schedule

For English-language coverage, TSN and CTV are the listed television options; RDS is the French-language sports network. Crave is also listed for the game. The CFL guide names DAZN and CFL+ for U.S. and international viewers; those are not the Canadian options listed for this broadcast. Streaming availability and access requirements can depend on the service and account, so open the app or provider guide before kickoff rather than assuming a particular subscription includes the game.

When do the Grey Cup gates open?

McMahon Stadium gates open at 3 p.m. MST, two hours before kickoff. The Grey Cup Festival event listing gives the event window as 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and separately confirms a 5 p.m. kickoff. Its free FanDuel Game Day Tailgate is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the stadium’s east parking lot. Fans attending in person should use the festival’s game-day guide for entry details and check their tickets for the correct gate. 113th Grey Cup event details

Who is playing in the 113th Grey Cup?

The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks meet for the 2026 CFL championship at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. The matchup and start time were confirmed by the league ahead of game day. The pregame schedule includes a performance by Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, the national anthem by Sarah McLachlan, and the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kick-Off Show featuring James Barker Band. Riley Green is scheduled for the halftime show, as outlined in the CFL’s event coverage.

What should viewers expect next?

The official schedule provides a fixed kickoff time, but football’s actual finish depends on game play, stoppages and halftime. If you want the pregame performances, tune in before the listed 5 p.m. Calgary kickoff and check the broadcaster’s schedule for its coverage start. Kickoff is not the same as stadium gate opening: fans in the stands can enter from 3 p.m. MST, while viewers can follow the broadcast at home or through a listed Canadian streaming service.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Grey Cup on CTV?

Yes. The CFL lists CTV among the Canadian broadcasters for the 113th Grey Cup.

Can I stream the Grey Cup in Canada?

Crave is listed for Canada alongside TSN and CTV; confirm availability in your account and app.

What time do the gates open?

McMahon Stadium gates open at 3 p.m. MST on Sunday, November 15, two hours before the scheduled kickoff.

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