CFL attendance rose in Week 17 of the 2026 season. The four games on September 25 and 26 drew 92,042 fans, an average of 23,011. That is up 4,950 from Week 16. Winnipeg sold out Princess Auto Stadium at 32,343.
Winnipeg returned to the schedule after a Week 16 bye. Edmonton dropped more than 11,000 from its gate the week before. Attendance figures come from @CFLAttendance on X.
Week 17 Attendance by Game
Matchup | Stadium | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
Toronto at Winnipeg | Princess Auto Stadium | 32,343 |
Saskatchewan at BC | BC Place | 24,183 |
Hamilton at Edmonton | Commonwealth Stadium | 20,036 |
Calgary at Ottawa | TD Place | 15,480 |
Week 17 average | 23,011 |
Winnipeg drew 32,343, a sellout and the top gate of the week. That matches the Blue Bombers' Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 13, and Week 15 figures. All seven Winnipeg home games this season have drawn 31,312 or more.
BC drew 24,183 against Saskatchewan at BC Place, its second-highest home gate of the season behind 30,083 in Week 12.
Edmonton drew 20,036 against Hamilton. That is down 11,495 from the Elks' 31,531 in Week 15.
Ottawa drew 15,480 against Calgary, the smallest crowd of the week. The Redblacks' seven home gates this season have run from 13,727 to 17,336.
Week-by-Week Comparison
Games | Average | |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 | 3 | 17,119 |
Week 2 | 3 | 27,872 |
Week 3 | 4 | 17,568 |
Week 4 | 4 | 23,406 |
Week 5 | 4 | 18,382 |
Week 6 | 4 | 22,889 |
Week 7 | 4 | 18,756 |
Week 8 | 4 | 25,827 |
Week 9 | 4 | 25,157 |
Week 10 | 4 | 21,970 |
Week 11 | 4 | 22,941 |
Week 12 | 4 | 23,553 |
Week 13 | 4 | 24,819 |
Week 14 | 4 | 27,019 |
Week 15 | 4 | 24,937 |
Week 16 | 3 | 18,061 |
Week 17 | 4 | 23,011 |
Week 17 rebounded from Week 16. The pattern has held all season: weeks with a Winnipeg home date average above 22,000, and weeks without one sit near 18,000.
Season-to-Date
Total | |
|---|---|
Games played | 65 |
Total attendance | 1,470,085 |
Average per game | 22,617 |
Through 17 weeks, the 2026 season has drawn 1,470,085 fans across 65 games. The season average of 22,617 sits below the 2025 regular season mark of about 22,950.
The gap widened to about 360 after Week 16 and narrowed to about 333 this week.
Attendance figures are self-reported by each team and are not independently verified.
Week 18 Outlook
Week 18 continues the 2026 schedule. The season average trails the 2025 mark by about 333. Remaining weeks will decide whether 2026 finishes above or below it. Check back for Week 18 figures once games are played.