CFL Game Preview: Edmonton Elks (4-6-0) vs. Calgary Stampeders (7-3-0)

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM MDT (9:00 PM ET)
Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
Broadcast: TSN / CFL+

Recent Form & Series Trends

Edmonton has rattled off three straight wins, its longest streak of 2025, including victories over Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg on the road .

Calgary has won 7 of its 10 games so far, going 5–1 at McMahon Stadium and covering the spread in six of those victories .

In head-to-head play since June 2022, the Stampeders lead the season series 5–4, though Edmonton knocked off Calgary 23–18 the last time they met in October 2024.

Tactical Matchup

Edmonton must sustain drives and convert third downs to keep pace.

Calgary’s front four will look to disrupt Elks’ quick-game rhythm and force longer down-and-distance situations.

Special teams and hidden turnovers on punts or kickoffs could swing momentum in a tight battle.

Calgary’s home-field edge, complementary offense, and turnover superiority give the Stampeders a clear edge. Edmonton will fight early, but Calgary’s red-zone prowess and defensive depth should pull away in the second half.

GAME ODDS

Edmonton Elks                  51.5

Calgary Stampeders       – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, August 31, 2025