What to wear to the Grey Cup in Calgary, 15 November 2026

The 113th Grey Cup kicks off at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. No dress code is printed, and the stadium has no roof.

So the code is the weather. Calgary's normal November low is −7.5°C, and the second half plays out after dark.

Quick facts

• Game: the 113th Grey Cup, Sunday, November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium
• Kickoff: 5:00pm MDT as printed, with no public parking at the stadium
• Festival: November 11 to 14, 2026, at Stampede Park
• Dress code: none printed for the 113th game or the festival
• November in Calgary: a mean high of 4.1°C and a mean low of −7.5°C
• Snow: 18.8 cm in a normal November, over 7.1 days

Dress for the walk, not just the seat

The festival's own FAQ says there is no public parking at McMahon Stadium or at Stampede Park. Plan for transit or a ride share, and count the walk and the line as part of the game.

That is the hour fans forget. Add a tailgate before kickoff, which the festival has confirmed, and you can spend five hours outside.

Layer from the feet up

Cold starts at the ground, on concrete and in snow. Wear an insulated or lined boot with wool socks, and leave the sneakers at home.

parlor23 has a Timberland 6" Boot "OVO Black" 2017 at $600, in a US 10.5. Due West's Stutterheim Leather Patrol Boot in black is $225.

Above the boot, a base layer, then a fleece or a hoodie, then the coat. The middle layer does most of the work when the sun goes down.

OUT's Classic Logo Drop Shoulder Zip Up Hoodie in black is $75 at OUT. A zip lets you open it at the tailgate and close it by the fourth quarter. Outlined has the FOG Essentials Classic Fleece Hoodie in smoke grey at $180.

The coat

A down parka that covers the hips is the right answer for a night game in a Calgary November. Due West has the Canada Goose Carson parka in limestone at $1,495, in a large. Mackage's Graydon-Z parka in black is $1,450 there.

A shorter coat works if the layers under it are good. The Moose Knuckles Briar 3Q Puffer in black is $1,095 at Due West, in medium and large.

For women, the Mackage Vanna down jacket in trench is $1,495, in a small. On a smaller budget, Utopia lists a resale Canada Goose Erickson Parka in black at $800, in a small. More of the brand sits on the Canada Goose shelf.

Head and hands

A toque and gloves matter more at −7.5°C than any team colour. parlor23's "Ten Years" Faded Blackout Slouch Beanie is $65, and Les Deux's Signature Beanie in black is $99 at Due West.

For gloves, the Y-3 Padded Glove in black is $145 at Due West. Canada Goose's women's Down Gloves in black are $219, in an extra small.

Team colours

Wear your colours on the outside layer, where the cameras and the other fans see them. A jersey over a parka beats a jersey under one.

If your team is not in the game, pick a neutral coat and let the scarf or the toque carry the colour. The rules for an indoor game are different, and the note on what to wear to a hockey game covers them.

Common questions

What to wear to Grey Cup?

A down parka over a fleece or hoodie, an insulated boot with wool socks, a toque and gloves. The 113th Grey Cup kicks off at 5:00 p.m. at McMahon Stadium, which has no roof, and Calgary's normal November low is −7.5°C.

Is there a dress code at the Grey Cup?

No. The festival's site prints none for the game at McMahon Stadium or for the festival at Stampede Park. Team colours and warm layers are the only code in the stands.

How cold is the Grey Cup in Calgary?

Calgary's November normals give a mean high of 4.1°C and a mean low of −7.5°C, with 18.8 cm of snow over the month. A 5:00 p.m. kickoff means most of the game is played after sunset.

Where can I park for the Grey Cup?

Nowhere public. The festival says there is no public parking at McMahon Stadium or Stampede Park and asks fans to plan for transit or ride share. Dress for the walk as well as the seat.

For a winter coat guide written for the city, see the winter coat guide.

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