Riley Green to headline Grey Cup halftime show in Calgary

Country singer Riley Green will headline the halftime show at the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, Nov. 15, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, the CFL said when it announced the lineup on Sept. 24.

The game also marks the final public performance of the Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets, which the Canadian Forces aerobatic team has flown since 1971, according to The Canadian Press.

Daily Hive reported that kickoff is set for 5 p.m. MT, with the game carried nationally on TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave.

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston said in a statement that “from national treasures to global stars, this year’s Grey Cup entertainment lineup reflects what makes the CFL special.”

Green said in his own statement that “the fans up there have always shown up for us in a big way,” adding that “getting to perform at halftime in front of that crowd is going to be a hell of a time,” TSN reported.

Green, 37, released the album That’s Just Me on Sept. 18, TSN reported. He played quarterback at Jacksonville State from 2007 to 2009, and has had three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Canada Country Chart, including “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Ella Langley. Daily Hive counts his number differently, citing six No. 1 hits at Canadian country radio, so the figure depends on which chart is used.

The rest of the day’s music is largely Canadian. Sarah McLachlan sings the national anthem, and Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo perform before the game, TSN reported. James Barker Band closes out the pre-game festivities with the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show, according to Daily Hive. Blue Rodeo was the halftime act the last time Calgary hosted the game, at the 97th Grey Cup in 2009.

The Grey Cup Festival runs Nov. 11 to 14 at Stampede Park, Daily Hive reported, with concerts, family activities and football events leading into the game.

On the Snowbirds, Maj.-Gen. Denis O’Reilly, deputy commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, said the team would “bid farewell to the CT-114 Tutor” as it closes out its 55th anniversary season. Johnston said the league would “proudly welcome the final flight of the iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds.” The Canadian Press reported that the Snowbirds have appeared at three earlier Grey Cups, the 101st, 106th and 109th. No flyover time or route has been published.

On the field, the Montreal Alouettes meet the Edmonton Elks. The Alouettes beat the Bombers 33-23 in the East Final, and the Elks beat the Lions 28-16 in the West Final. Our Grey Cup 2026 guide has the full viewing details, and the stadium itself is the subject of our report that McMahon has until 2033, operators say.

Via TSN, Daily Hive and The Canadian Press. Details were announced Sept. 3 and Sept. 24 and could change before game day.

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