Where to Watch the 2026 Grey Cup in Airdrie
For the first time in years the Grey Cup is right next door. The 113th Grey Cup kicks off at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, November 15, 2026. If you don't have a ticket, or you'd rather not fight for parking on Crowchild Trail, you can watch it 20 minutes up the QEII in Airdrie.
Why watch the Grey Cup at a pub in Airdrie?
Grey Cup Sunday is one of the biggest football days of the year in Alberta, and it's better with a crowd. A neighbourhood pub gives you the atmosphere of a stadium party without the stadium prices, the cold, or the drive home from Calgary.
1861 Local Bar & Grill sits at 1861 Meadowbrook Dr SE, #7, a quick hop off the QEII for anyone in Airdrie, Crossfield or north Calgary. We have big screens all through the room, a full bar and a kitchen that knows game-day food.
What to order on game day
These are the plates that end up on every table during a big game:
- Premium wings: non-breaded 1 lb wings with 16 sauces and 7 dry rubs, from Honey Garlic to Suicide.
- Party Platter: personal nachos, tots and wings, plus two extras like boneless ribs, samosas or mozza sticks. Built for sharing, and $39½ on Sundays.
- The 1861 Burger: beef, bacon jam, goat cheese and caramelized onions on a potato bun.
- Brick-oven flatbreads: the 1861 Canadian, All Meat, BBQ Chicken or Tandoori Chicken all hold up well at a busy table.
Football at 1861 all season long
Grey Cup is the headline, but football is on every week. We carry NFL Sunday Ticket and show games Thursday, Sunday and Monday.
Sundays come with their own specials: $19 pitchers of 1861 Lager, $6½ Caesars and a $39½ Party Platter. Happy hour runs all day on Sunday too.
Tips for Grey Cup Sunday
Big games fill up. If you're bringing a group, call us at 587-360-6594 to ask about seating before Sunday. Plan your ride home too: Airdrie has taxis and rideshare, and a designated driver is always welcome at the table.