CFL attendance fell in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The four games drew 73,526 fans, an average of 18,382. That is down 5,025 from Week 4. Hamilton drew the top crowd at 20,189.
Week 5 ran without a Winnipeg or Saskatchewan home date. Those two markets have driven the season's higher weekly averages. Attendance figures come from @CFLAttendance on X.
Week 5 Attendance by Game
Matchup | Stadium | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
Winnipeg at Hamilton | Tim Hortons Field | 20,189 |
Toronto at Calgary | McMahon Stadium | 19,100 |
Edmonton at BC | Apple Bowl Stadium (Kelowna) | 19,083 |
Saskatchewan at Ottawa | TD Place | 15,154 |
Week 5 average | 18,382 |
Hamilton drew 20,189 against Winnipeg, the top gate of the week.
Calgary drew 19,100 against Toronto.
BC hosted Edmonton at Apple Bowl Stadium in Kelowna and drew 19,083. This was a regional home game away from BC Place.
Ottawa drew 15,154 against Saskatchewan, the smallest crowd of the week.
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 5 dropped from Week 4. Weeks 2 and 4 both had a Winnipeg home date and averaged above 23,000. Week 5 did not, and the average returned to the 18,000 range.
Season-to-Date
Total | |
|---|---|
Games played | 18 |
Total attendance | 372,396 |
Average per game | 20,689 |
Through five weeks, the 2026 season is averaging 20,689 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 6 Outlook
Week 6 continues the 2026 schedule. The season pattern holds: a Winnipeg or Saskatchewan home date lifts the weekly average, while weeks without them sit near 18,000. Check back for Week 6 figures once games are played.