CFL attendance settled back to the mid-17,000s in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The four games from June 19 to June 20 drew 70,271 fans, an average of 17,568. Calgary posted the top gate at 21,262.
This was the first full four-game week of the season. Hamilton and Calgary drew the strongest crowds. Ottawa and Edmonton came in softer. Attendance figures come from @CFLAttendance on X.
Week 3 Attendance by Game
Matchup | Stadium | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
Saskatchewan at Calgary | McMahon Stadium | 21,262 |
BC at Hamilton | Tim Hortons Field | 20,402 |
Montreal at Edmonton | Commonwealth Stadium | 14,664 |
Toronto at Ottawa | TD Place | 13,943 |
Week 3 average | 17,568 |
Calgary drew 21,262 for its matchup with Saskatchewan, the top crowd of the week.
Hamilton followed at 20,402 against BC. That tops the Tiger-Cats' Week 1 home opener of 18,577.
Edmonton hosted its home opener and drew 14,664. That sits below the Elks' 2025 home average of 19,050.
Ottawa drew 13,943 against Toronto, the smallest gate of the week. The Redblacks drew 15,038 in Week 1.
Week-by-Week Comparison
Games | Average | |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 | 3 | 17,119 |
Week 2 | 3 | 27,872 |
Week 3 | 4 | 17,568 |
Week 3 landed close to the Week 1 average. Week 2 ran higher because Winnipeg and Saskatchewan hosted at home, the league's top two 2025 draws. Week 3 did not feature a Winnipeg home date.
Season-to-Date
Total | |
|---|---|
Games played | 10 |
Total attendance | 205,246 |
Average per game | 20,525 |
Through three weeks, the 2026 season is averaging 20,525 fans per game. The 2025 regular season averaged about 22,950.
Attendance figures are self-reported by each team and are not independently verified.
Week 4 Outlook
Week 4 continues the 2026 schedule. Markets that host will set the weekly average, as the first three weeks have shown. A Winnipeg or Saskatchewan home date pushes the number up. Check back for Week 4 figures once games are played.