Memorial Cup 2026 - Westbank First Nation
The Memorial Cup is coming to Kelowna May 21 to 31, 2026! View full announcement on the Canadian Hockey League's...
www.wfn.caHere’s the latest on the Memorial Cup 2026 schedule based on recent CHL and partner outlets.
Core answer
- The 2026 Memorial Cup is being hosted in Kelowna, British Columbia, with games running from May 21–31, 2026. The tournament format is a four-team round-robin involving the WHL, OHL, QMJHL champions, plus the host team, followed by tiebreakers, a semifinal, and the final. Opening game is among the round-robin matchups on May 22 (Kelowna vs. Kitchener/Rangers are highlighted in schedules). This edition marks the CHL championship’s return to Kelowna for the first time since 2004. [Source: CHL press release and coverage summaries][1][3][4]
Context and details
- Host city and teams: Kelowna Rockets host the 2026 Memorial Cup, joined by the champions of the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL (Everett Silvertips, Kitchener Rangers, and Chicoutimi Saguenéens, respectively, per the latest field announcements). The field was announced with the opening game slated for Friday, May 22, 2026. [Sources: CHL field announcement; league coverage][3][4][1]
- Schedule highlights: The round-robin schedule includes multiple cross-league matchups with a potential tiebreaker on May 28, a semifinal on May 29, and the championship final on May 31. Canadian broadcast is on TSN/RDS, U.S. on NHL Network, with Victory+ streaming outside Canada. Local times are listed in ET/PT format in the official releases.[1][3]
- Coverage: In Canada, TSN and RDS will carry all Memorial Cup games; in the U.S., NHL Network will provide coverage; Victory+ will handle international streaming outside Canada. This mirrors prior CHL broadcasting arrangements for the tournament.[3][1]
What changed since last year
- The Memorial Cup returns to the Okanagan region in 2026 after last being held there in 2004, marking a notable regional return and a fresh host-market experience for fans.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the official full game-by-game schedule, including exact times for each game in your time zone, or compile a quick viewing guide with broadcast times in your local area. I can also provide a printable PDF schedule or a concise watch-list for the Kelowna group.