Grey Cup squares is the easiest party game for the 113th Grey Cup. The Edmonton Elks face the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, with kickoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Download our free printable grid, learn the rules in two minutes and see which numbers have hit most often in 112 Grey Cup finals.
Grey Cup Squares 2026: Free Printable Grid
Our printable sheet has a 10 by 10 grid with the Elks across the top and the Alouettes down the side, boxes to record each quarter’s score and winner, the rules and the luckiest digits since 1909. It prints on letter paper in landscape and also fits A4.
One page PDF. Type names and numbers on screen, or print it blank and fill it in by hand.
Want to play online instead? Your group can join the same board from any phone or laptop with this online Grey Cup squares game. No printing needed.
How to Play Grey Cup Squares
- Fill the board. Each player writes their name in one or more of the 100 squares.
- Draw the numbers. Once every square is taken, draw the digits 0 to 9 at random and write one above each column (Elks) and one beside each row (Alouettes).
- Check after each quarter. Take the last digit of each team’s score. If the Elks lead 17-10, the winning square is Elks 7, Alouettes 0.
- Crown four winners. Mark the winner after the first quarter, at halftime, after the third quarter and at the final whistle.
- Keep it friendly. Agree on simple prizes before kickoff, like snacks, bragging rights or picking the next game day menu.
Best Numbers for Grey Cup Squares
We checked the final score of all 112 Grey Cups from 1909 to 2025 and counted the last digit of both teams’ scores (224 scores in total). Here is how often each digit showed up:
| Last Digit | Times in Grey Cup Finals | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 30 | 13% |
| 3 | 28 | 12% |
| 6 | 28 | 12% |
| 7 | 28 | 12% |
| 0 | 27 | 12% |
| 1 | 22 | 10% |
| 8 | 18 | 8% |
| 2 | 17 | 8% |
| 5 | 14 | 6% |
| 9 | 12 | 5% |
- Best digits: 4, 3, 6, 7 and 0 cover more than half of all final scores.
- Worst digits: 9 and 5 have shown up the least.
- Most common pair: 1 and 4 (like 24-21 or 14-11) has been the final score pattern eight times, followed by 0 and 3 seven times.
Because the numbers are drawn at random, nobody can pick a good square. Still, it is fun to know who got lucky when the digits land.
Why Grey Cup Squares Play Differently Than Super Bowl Squares
- The single (rouge): Canadian football awards 1 point when a kick goes into the end zone and is not returned. That makes 1, 4 and 8 more live than in NFL squares.
- Field goals and converts: A field goal is 3 points and a touchdown with a convert is 7, so 0, 3 and 7 come up often, just like in the NFL.
Grey Cup 2026: Time, TV and Live Stream
- Game: 113th Grey Cup, Edmonton Elks vs Montreal Alouettes
- Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT), Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Canada: TSN, CTV and RDS
- USA and worldwide: Free on CFL+
- Halftime: Riley Green headlines the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show
Need help finding the game? Read our Grey Cup live stream guide, and see every past champion on our Grey Cup winners list.
2026 Grey Cup Squares FAQ
What are Grey Cup squares?
Grey Cup squares is a simple game played on a 10 by 10 grid. Each square matches one digit for each team, and the square that matches the last digit of both teams’ scores wins after each quarter.
How do you play Grey Cup squares?
Players write their names in the squares, then the digits 0 to 9 are drawn at random for each team. After each quarter, the last digit of each score points to the winning square.
Where can I get a printable Grey Cup squares sheet?
Download our free Grey Cup squares PDF on this page. It has the Elks and Alouettes already on the grid and prints on letter or A4 paper.
What are the best numbers in Grey Cup squares?
In 112 Grey Cup finals, the most common last digits are 4, 3, 6, 7 and 0. The least common are 9 and 5.
Do the numbers change each quarter?
Not in the standard game. The numbers stay the same all game. Some groups redraw for the second half to give everyone a new chance.
How is the Grey Cup different from Super Bowl squares?
The CFL single, or rouge, is worth 1 point, so digits like 1, 4 and 8 come up more than in NFL squares.
What time does the 2026 Grey Cup start?
The 113th Grey Cup kicks off Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET on TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada and free on CFL+ elsewhere.
Grey Cup squares turns the 113th Grey Cup into a game everyone can play, even fans who are new to Canadian football.
Print the free grid, fill the board before 6:00 PM ET and enjoy Elks vs Alouettes with friends and family.
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