2026 Memorial Cup Schedule, Dates, Venus, TV Channel Live Stream
The wait is over — the 2026 Memorial Cup schedule is officially released!
Proudly presented by Kubota Canada, the official sponsor of this iconic Canadian Hockey League (CHL) championship.
The 106th Memorial Cup returns to Kelowna, British Columbia, hosted by the Kelowna Rockets (WHL) at Prospera Place — marking the city's second time hosting (first since 2004, after the 2020 event was canceled due to COVID-19). Four elite teams will compete: the WHL champion, OHL champion, QMJHL champion, and host Kelowna Rockets in a classic round-robin format, leading to a single-elimination semi-final and championship final.Get ready for high-stakes junior hockey, future NHL stars, hometown pride, and the road to lifting the Memorial Cup!
Canada: TSN / TSN+ (main broadcaster), RDS (French), possibly CBC. League streams: Victory+ (WHL), FloHockey (OHL/QMJHL).
2026 Memorial Cup Key Details
Dates: May 22–31, 2026 (with Cup arrival on May 21)
Venue: Prospera Place, Kelowna, BC
Host Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
Format: 4-team round-robin (each plays the others once), potential tie-breaker, then semi-final and final
Teams: WHL champ, OHL champ, QMJHL champ, + host Kelowna Rockets
TV/Streaming: TBD (check CHL.ca or local broadcasters closer to the event)
Full 2026 Memorial Cup Schedule
Arrival of the Cup – Thursday, May 21
Round-Robin – Game 1 – Friday, May 22 – OHL vs. Kelowna
Round-Robin – Game 2 – Saturday, May 23 – WHL vs. QMJHL
Round-Robin – Game 3 – Sunday, May 24 – Kelowna vs. QMJHL
Round-Robin – Game 4 – Monday, May 25 – WHL vs. OHL
Round-Robin – Game 5 – Tuesday, May 26 – QMJHL vs. OHL
Round-Robin – Game 6 – Wednesday, May 27 – Kelowna vs. WHL
Tie-Breaker (if necessary) – Thursday, May 28
Semi-Final – Friday, May 29
Championship Final – Sunday, May 31
(Note: Exact game times and participating league champions will be confirmed as the CHL playoffs conclude in spring 2026. The schedule matches official announcements from the CHL, Kelowna Rockets, and Prospera Place.)This 10-day showcase promises intense action, community events, fan festivals, and the crowning of Canada's top major junior team. Tickets and packages are already on sale via official channels like Select Your Tickets or chl.ca/memorialcup.
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