Lions vs. Elks: In-depth Western Final preview
For the first time in 2,547 days, the Elks will play in a playoff game on Saturday, and for the first time in 4,003 days, Commonwealth Stadium will be the location of that playoff game.
Elks return to playoffs, Oilers historic start has Edmonton in rare contender window
Let’s revisit the Oilers hot start, the Elks unexpected run, and the odds both teams win a title this season in this Morning Coffee column for Friday November 6th, 2026.
Edmonton Elks opt for ShunDerrick Powell, Montrell Washington over Javon Leake in West Final
The Edmonton Elks are going with the hot hand for the West Final on Saturday at the expense of an established veteran. After returning to the lineup healthy in the regular-season finale, running back and returner Javon Leake will begin the playoffs on the reserve roster. The former Most Outstanding Special Teams Player award winner […]
CFL East & West Final Preview: Blue Bombers look to make history, while the Elks try to finish a special season
We are just one game away from the Grey Cup, and all four teams have a logical pathway to getting there.
CFL West final preview: Lions, Elks chase elusive Grey Cup berth
The Elks will try to win their first home playoff game since 2015, while the Lions will attempt to advance to their first Grey Cup since 2011 on Saturday. Mike Koreen sets up this year’s CFL West final.
‘Biggest game in over a decade’: Edmonton Elks eager to host CFL Western Final
The Edmonton Elks need to win battle for the west at Commonwealth Stadium to punch their ticket to the Grey Cup. Elliott Knopp reports.
Rourke, B.C. Lions focused ahead of West final
A win over the host Elks would send the Lions to their first Grey Cup since 2011
Elks small underdogs hosting Lions in Western Final
After entering the season as longshots to make a postseason run, the Elks are small underdogs at home Saturday night in the Western Final.
Rourke, Lions look to put past playoff disappointments behind them in West final
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions have been here before. The team will play in the CFL’s West Division final for the fourth time in five years on Saturday when they take on the Elks (13-5) in Edmonton.
Ticket sales soar past 30K for Edmonton Elks playoff game
Edmonton could be in for one of its biggest football crowds in nearly a decade with nearly 32,000 tickets sold.