CFL Betting in Alberta: How to Bet on Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks

Q: Which Alberta betting sites have Grey Cup betting?

All licensed Alberta sportsbooks offer futures markets on the Grey Cup winner, including the likes of bet365, DraftKings and BetRivers. This market typically runs all season, so you can back the Stampeders or Elks well before the playoff picture takes shape or wait until closer to the postseason.

Q: How do I bet on Calgary Stampeders?

Sign up with a licensed Alberta sportsbook, verify your identity and make a deposit. From there, head to the CFL section, find the Stampeders fixture or futures market you're after and choose between moneyline, spread, total or a same game parlay.

Q: Can I bet on Edmonton Elks?

The Elks are available to bet on through every licensed Alberta sportsbook covering the CFL, including game-by-game markets such as moneyline, spread and total bets. There's also season-long futures on their Grey Cup and divisional chances if you prefer wagers that last longer than a single game.

By Oliver Lines

Jul 14th, 2026 11:18 AM EDT

Fact Checked By James Stoddart

Now that Alberta sports betting is licensed and regulated, backing either side is as simple as backing any other sports team in the province. Below, we cover the safest places to have a bet, the main markets you'll come across on a CFL game and a look at how Grey Cup betting works.

With nine teams, two divisions and one of the most distinct rulebooks in professional sport makes for exciting betting opportunities. The CFL has been part of the Canadian sporting calendar since long before most of today's fans were born, and Alberta's two teams sit right at the heart of it.

The Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks have been trading blows in the Battle of Alberta for decades, a rivalry that runs just as deep as any other in Canadian professional sports.

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Bet on Stampeders and Elks in Alberta

We only recommend sportsbooks registered with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) and holding a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation. All of the following Alberta sports betting apps are licensed to take real-money CFL bets, including markets on both AB teams.

theScore Bet CFL Betting

Given its Canadian roots, it's no surprise theScore Bet treats CFL coverage as seriously as any other league on its app. Moneyline, spread and total markets are available on every Stampeders and Elks game alongside live odds that update as the game unfolds.

Team news and stats feed straight into the betting slip, handy for keeping tabs on either side without needing a second app open. It's a fully licensed Alberta betting app, so CFL bets carry the same protections as anything else on the platform.

BetMGM CFL Odds

CFL coverage at BetMGM has a huge variety of markets, from moneylines and point spreads through to numerous player props and same game parlays on both Alberta teams. Futures on the Grey Cup and division winners run all season, giving you a way to back the Stampeders or Elks well before the playoffs take shape.

As a registered Alberta betting site, it's a safe pick whether you're placing a same-week bet or a longer-term futures wager.

DraftKings CFL

DraftKings covers CFL games with the standard moneyline, spread and total markets, plus same game parlays that let you combine several bets from a single Stampeders or Elks matchup into one wager.

Futures markets on the Grey Cup and divisional winners are also available well ahead of the postseason. As a licensed Alberta sportsbook, it's a straightforward option for anyone already used to betting through the DraftKings app on other sports.

BetRivers CFL Betting

Rush Street Interactive's BetRivers brand offers a full CFL market, including moneylines, spreads, totals and same game parlays on every Stampeders and Elks fixture. Its responsible gambling tools, including deposit limits and self-exclusion, sit directly alongside the betting slip rather than being buried in the settings menu.

Fully registered with the AGLC, BetRivers Alberta is just as safe an option for CFL betting as it is for any other sport on the platform.

bet365 CFL Markets

bet365 brings its usual depth of markets to the CFL, covering moneyline, spread and total bets on Stampeders and Elks games alongside a wide range of player and team props. Live betting updates throughout each game, letting you react to what's actually happening on the field rather than just the odds you saw beforehand.

bet365 Alberta is licensed under the province's regulated framework, allowing you to safely place CFL bets on the Elks, Stampeders or any other team.

CFL Betting Markets

CFL betting shares plenty with other football codes, though a few of its markets are worth understanding on their own terms before placing a bet. Always make sure you know what needs to happen in your bet for it to be successful.

Moneyline

The simplest CFL bet. Pick which team wins the game outright, with no points handicap involved. For example, a moneyline bet on the Stampeders wins if Calgary wins by any margin, whether that's a last-second field goal or a blowout.

Spread

The spread is the CFL's version of a points handicap, applied to the favourite and underdog to even out the odds. Betting on the favourite means they need to win by more than the spread whilst taking the underdog means they can lose by less than the spread - or win outright - for the bet to land.

Total

Also called the over/under, this market sets a combined points total for both teams, and you're betting on whether the final combined score finishes above or below that number. It has nothing to do with which team wins, just how many points end up on the board altogether.

Same Game Parlay

A same game parlay lets you combine multiple bets from a single match into one wager, such as a Stampeders moneyline paired with a total points prediction. Every leg has to win for the parlay to pay out, which means bigger potential returns but a much tougher bet to land than backing each leg separately.

Futures

Futures are bets that settle well beyond a single game. The most obvious example is the Grey Cup winner, whilst you can also bet on divisional titles and individual awards like Most Outstanding Player. These are the markets worth checking early in the season, since odds tend to shorten as the year goes on and the contenders become clearer.

CFL Grey Cup Betting 2026

Six of the CFL's nine teams make the playoffs: the top three finishers in each of the East and West divisions. Division winners earn a bye straight to the Division Final, while the second and third-place teams meet in a Division Semi-Final for the right to play on. The two Division Final winners then meet in the Grey Cup on November 15th at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.

Both Alberta teams carry real Grey Cup pedigree into this year's race, putting them firmly in contention to deliver another title to their fans.

Elks Grey Cup Odds

The Elks have won more Grey Cups than any team outside Toronto with 14 championships, including an unmatched run of five straight titles between 1978 and 1982.

That pedigree aside, this year's team is built around quarterback Cody Fajardo and running back Justin Rankin, who offers two-way threat as both a runner and a target out of the backfield. Between the two of them and a strong defence, Edmonton has a foundation to build a playoff push around.

Stampeders Grey Cup Odds

The Stampeders have lifted the Grey Cup eight times, most recently in 2018, and remain one of the CFL's most consistently competitive franchises year-to-year. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. leads the offence built on several dangerous receivers, while running back Dedrick Mills anchors a ground game that's among the league's most productive.

With McMahon Stadium hosting this year's Grey Cup, Calgary has extra incentive to build a run and reach the Grey Cup on home turf.

Alberta CFL Betting FAQs

Where can I bet on the CFL in Alberta?

Licensed Alberta sportsbooks including theScore Bet, BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings and BetRivers all offer CFL markets on the Stampeders and Elks. Each is registered with the AGLC and holds a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation, so you're betting through a fully regulated operator in every case.

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Oliver Lines

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Oliver has been involved in sports betting writing since 2017 and has covered all manner of events during that time, including football, NFL, golf, cricket and horse racing. It’s no surprise that he holds an interest in most sports and loves finding underappreciated markets to have a punt on. Oliver also has years of experience on the casino side of things and can spot a poor bonus from a mile away.