2026 Grey Cup Festival and 113th Grey Cup
Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival and 113th Grey Cup
The City of Calgary is proud to welcome the 2026 Grey Cup Festival and 113th Grey Cup to our city.
Fans from across Canada are invited to join a week of celebrations, community events, and football excitement leading up to the championship game.
Visit the official Grey Cup Festival website for event details, schedules, tickets and the latest updates.
Event details
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Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival
Featuring free family-friendly programming, live entertainment and signature events from Nov. 11 to 14 at Stampede Park.
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113th Grey Cup
Canada's largest single day sporting event — Nov. 15 at McMahon Stadium.
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Check the official website: www.greycupfestival.ca
Getting around the city
Calgary will host the 113th Grey Cup on November 15. The 2026 Grey Cup team are working with The City of Calgary to manage temporary traffic changes and minimize disruption to surrounding neighbourhoods.
Important information
Resident access
Residents will continue to have access to their properties during road closures. Residents entering restricted areas will need to show proof of address at a traffic management checkpoint. Please follow directions from traffic personnel.
Parking restrictions
Temporary residential parking restrictions may apply in surrounding neighbourhoods.
Pedestrian safety
Expect increased pedestrian activity around McMahon Stadium and Banff Trail CTrain station, particularly before and after the game. Please follow posted signage and directions from traffic personnel.
More information
Go to the City of Calgary road closures and traffic information page.
Road closures and traffic changes
University Drive NW
- Full closure: University Drive NW between 16 Avenue NW and 24 Avenue NW.
- Permitted vehicles: Identified taxis, rideshare vehicles and vehicles with 113th Grey Cup accreditation.
- Post-game pickup: University Drive NW will be designated for identified taxis and rideshare vehicles only. Other passenger vehicles will not be permitted into the closure for pickup.
Crowchild Trail NW, Banff Trail NW and 24 Street NW
Crowchild Trail NW
- Reduced to two lanes in each direction
- Speed limit reduced to 50 km/h between 16 Avenue NW and 24 Avenue NW
- No left turns into the stadium footprint
Banff Trail CTrain area
- Full vehicle closure of 23 Avenue NW between Crowchild Trail and Banff Trail NW
- Approximately 200 metres of Banff Trail NW near the station will be closed, from the north end of 24 Street NW to the Holiday Inn entrance
- Access to Nick's and Holiday Inn parking lots will remain available
24 Street NW
- Temporary one-way northbound traffic with a designated curbside pickup/drop-off lane
- Drivers should follow posted signage and directions from traffic personnel
- A designated public post-game pickup area will be available on 24 Street NW, across Crowchild Trail from McMahon Stadium
Calgary Transit
Get around easily during the Grey Cup Festival with Calgary Transit.
Quick tips
- Take the Red Line CTrain to get to McMahon Stadium on game day (via Banff Trail Station), and to Stampede Park for the festival (via Victoria Park/Stampede Station)
- You can buy Transit tickets on buses or at CTrain station ticket vending machines — or save time by purchasing online using the Transit app or My Fare app
- Map out your route with our Trip Planner or the Transit app.
- Two bus routes touchdown at Calgary International Airport:
- Route 500 – Airport Express: service to downtown via Centre St N.
- Route 100 – Airport: service east to Saddletowne CTrain Station, and west to North Pointe terminal
More information
Visit the 2026 Grey Cup Transit Guide.
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