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Return to home dominance fuelling Elks as Ticats come to Commonwealth

Edmonton’s 6-1 home mark at Commonwealth Stadium has helped the Elks reach the postseason for the first time since 2019.

  • Propelled by a 6-1 home record at Commonwealth Stadium, the Edmonton Elks clinched their first playoff berth since 2019.
  • This year's success contrasts sharply with the team's record of 22 consecutive home losses over four years, a streak that finally ended on Aug. 27, 2023.
  • Head coach Mark Kilam branded Commonwealth the "Concrete Castle of the North," while quarterback Cody Fajardo credited 30,000-plus fans for creating a difficult environment for opponents.
  • Fresh off a loss in Toronto last weekend, the Elks return to Commonwealth on Saturday to face the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
  • Aiming to secure a home playoff date, the Elks must leverage every advantage against Hamilton, with Fajardo noting the team will "need any advantage they can get.
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Return to home dominance fuelling Elks as Ticats come to Commonwealth

EDMONTON - Edmonton's CFL franchise has won 14 Grey Cup championships, and the one constant in those years was domination at home.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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