Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. MT
Commonwealth Stadium (Play Alberta Field), Edmonton, Alberta.
This is the second half of the traditional Alberta Battle of the QEII / Labour Day home-and-home series. Edmonton leads the West Division and is coming off a dramatic comeback win; Calgary is fighting to stay in the playoff picture. Broadcast on TSN.
Venue
Commonwealth Stadium (Play Alberta Field) in Edmonton. Home of the Elks with a large capacity and typically strong home atmosphere for rivalry games.
Weather Forecast
Cool early-fall conditions expected. Highs around 13–14°C (55–57°F), mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers (especially morning or late afternoon). Clearing possible later. Lows near 1–4°C with frost risk overnight. Light to moderate northwest winds. Chilly by mid-September standards; expect a physical, field-position-oriented game.
Recent Team Forms
Edmonton Elks (9-3): Sitting atop the West Division. Winners of three straight and six of their last eight. They erased an 18-point deficit to beat Calgary 38-28 on Labour Day (Sept. 7) in Calgary, scoring 24 points in the final stages. Strong, balanced attack led by Cody Fajardo and running back Justin Rankin. Defense has been opportunistic.
Calgary Stampeders (5-7): Inconsistent and currently near the bottom of the West, but still mathematically alive in the playoff race (a few points behind the pack). They led for much of the Labour Day game before collapsing late. Offense can move the ball (Vernon Adams Jr. has been productive when healthy), but closing out games has been an issue. Recent form includes losses in three of four.
Series History
Classic Alberta rivalry with the Labour Day Classic and the following rematch. Edmonton won the most recent meeting 38-28 on the road on Sept. 7, 2026, after trailing by as many as 18 points. These games are typically physical and high-stakes, with home-field advantage often mattering in the rematch. Edmonton has momentum heading into the home leg.
Injury / Availability Reports
Edmonton Elks: Several questionables and outs. Notable: FB Jacob Plamondon (shoulder, out), LB Brock Mogensen (hamstring, doubtful), OL/DL Jordan Murray (foot, doubtful), WR Carter Kettyle (hamstring, doubtful), DB Kenny Logan Jr. (knee, questionable), LB Eteva Mauga-Clements (clavicle, questionable), DL Jordan Williams (shoulder, questionable). Longer-term absences include RB Javon Leake, WR T.J. Luther, and several on the six-game list (e.g., Brandon Barlow, Darien Newell with Achilles).
Calgary Stampeders: Multiple defensive and skill-position concerns. Notes include WR Reggie Begelton (knee, questionable), DB Bailey Devine-Scott (hamstring, out), LB Eric Rascoe (out), LB Kyle Wilson (out), and various DLs (Elijah Hills, Daniel Joseph, Justin Sambu, Charles Wiley on longer lists). QB Vernon Adams Jr. has been available after earlier head concerns.
Current Player Rosters / Key Contributors
Edmonton Elks: QB Cody Fajardo (primary starter, efficient leader of the offense); backups Taylor Powell, Cole Snyder. RBs Justin Rankin (key big-play runner, scored the decisive TD in the Labour Day win), ShunDerrick Powell. WRs Austin Mack, Kaion Julien-Grant, Joshua Cephus, Brendan O’Leary-Orange, Joe Robustelli. Strong OL group. Defense features Malik Carney, Noah Taylor, Jared Brinkman up front; LBs including Joel Dublanko, Dariel Djabome, Nick Anderson; secondary with Tyrell Ford, Royce Metchie, Kobe Williams. Kicker Vincent Blanchard.
Calgary Stampeders: QB Vernon Adams Jr. (mobile, productive passer when healthy); backups Josh Love, Quincy Vaughn. RBs Dedrick Mills, Tyreik McAllister, Ludovick Choquette. WRs Jalen Philpot, Erik Brooks, Clark Barnes, Damien Alford, Dejon Brissett, Ajou Ajou. Defense includes Clarence Hicks, Folarin Orimolade, Jaylon Hutchings on the line; LBs Marquel Lee, Kyle Wilson (availability TBD), Eric Rascoe; secondary with Damon Webb, Derrick Moncrief, Godfrey Onyeka. Kicker René Paredes (reliable).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Cody Fajardo / Elks skill players (Rankin, Mack, Julien-Grant) vs. Stampeders defense: Edmonton’s late-game surge last week was powered by Rankin’s big run and efficient passing. Calgary must contain the run and pressure Fajardo.
Vernon Adams Jr. / Stampeders receivers (Philpot, Brooks) vs. Elks secondary: Adams can create with his legs and arm; Edmonton’s secondary (with potential absences) will be tested.
Run games: Justin Rankin vs. Calgary’s front seven; Dedrick Mills / McAllister vs. Edmonton’s run defense.
Special teams and field position: Paredes vs. Blanchard in cooler conditions where field goals and punting could matter more.
Rivalry intensity: Both sides highly motivated after the dramatic Labour Day result; home crowd will be a factor for Edmonton.
Betting Trends
Edmonton’s strong form, home field, and recent head-to-head success make them the side to beat, though Calgary has shown it can hang around and score. Cooler weather may slightly suppress scoring.
GAME ODDS
Calgary Stampeders 61.5
Edmonton Elks – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 11, 2026
