Grey Cup 2026 in Calgary: Three Ways to Experience the Weekend

For a football-focused getaway, the location is hard to beat. Set in northwest Calgary, Alt Hotel Calgary University District is close to McMahon Stadium, where the championship game will be played.

The hotel makes an excellent home base for the big weekend, especially on game day. Its neighbourhood adds even more to the experience. In the vibrant University District, you will find restaurants, shops and inviting places to spend time before or after Grey Cup events. Right at the hotel, you can start the day at Terre Café, gather over a meal at CHARCUT Roast House or enjoy a pizza from Connie and John’s Pizza.

After the excitement of the celebrations, the hotel’s contemporary rooms offer everything you need to recharge. Several configurations are available, including rooms with two queen beds or a sofa bed, making them convenient for a getaway with family or friends.

The Grey Cup is much more than a championship game. From November 11 to 15, much of the festival programming will take place at Stampede Park, including concerts, fan gatherings, family activities and special events.

For guests eager to experience this side of the celebration, Alt Hotel Calgary Downtown East Village is an excellent option. Steps from the Bow River and just minutes from downtown, the hotel makes it easy to explore the restaurants, cafés and attractions of East Village. It is also well positioned for access to the Scotiabank Saddledome and the BMO Centre, two key Grey Cup Festival venues. At the hotel, CHIX Eggshop, NUPO and the intimate EIGHT dining experience offer plenty of reasons to extend the evening without venturing far.

Why not turn your football getaway into a full weekend in Calgary? Le Germain Hotel Calgary offers a more refined experience in the city’s downtown core.

Located at the foot of the Calgary Tower, steps from Stephen Avenue Walk, the TELUS Convention Centre and the Werklund Centre, the hotel is an ideal starting point for exploring downtown between events. When you return, continue the evening at Lounge Central 899, reserve a table at CHARCUT Roast House or unwind with a visit to RnR Wellness Spa.

The Grey Cup is a true Canadian tradition, and Calgary is ready to turn it into a citywide celebration.

The official program will run from November 11 to 15, 2026, with a street festival, concerts, traditional team parties, family activities, rodeos and special events. On Sunday, the festivities will shift to McMahon Stadium, where a tailgate party will lead into the championship game.

Kickoff for the 113th Grey Cup is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at McMahon Stadium.

Whether your priority is staying close to McMahon Stadium, enjoying the festival atmosphere or exploring downtown Calgary, our three Calgary hotels let you experience the Grey Cup your way.

Choose Alt Hotel Calgary University District to stay closest to the game-day excitement. Settle in at Alt Hotel Calgary Downtown East Village to enjoy the energy of East Village and Stampede Park. Or make Le Germain Hotel Calgary your home base for a more refined urban getaway.

One thing is certain: this November, Calgary will have home-field advantage. You will want to be part of it.