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All games from the 2026 Memorial Cup will air in Canada on TSN and RDS, in the U.S. on NHL Network, and stream on Victory+ outside Canada.
chl.caDirect answer: The Memorial Cup 2026 is scheduled to be hosted by the Kelowna Rockets in Kelowna, British Columbia, marking the tournament’s return to the Okanagan for the first time since 2004.
Context and details:
- Host city and team: Kelowna Rockets, Kelowna, BC. This selection was announced in late 2024, with CHL confirming Kelowna as the host for the 2026 edition.[1][2]
- Tournament format: The 2026 Memorial Cup is the CHL championship featuring the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL champions along with the host team, in an 11-day four-team round-robin format to determine the champion.[3][5]
- Broadcast and accessibility: All games are slated to air in Canada on TSN/RDS, in the U.S. on NHL Network, and via Victory+ streaming outside Canada, with full schedule and game details released as the event approaches.[5][3]
- Historical note: Kelowna previously hosted the Memorial Cup in 2004; the 2026 event represents the stadium and city’s return to hosting duties after bids from multiple CHL markets.[4][1]
Key figures and context:
- CHL President Dan MacKenzie publicly welcomed Kelowna’s bid and readiness to upgrade Prospera Place to enhance fan experience, including a new scoreboard and improved facilities.[2][1]
- The 2026 edition is the 106th Memorial Cup and the return to the Okanagan region after a long hiatus since the last Kelowna-hosted edition in 2004 (and the 2020 Kelowna bid was cancelled due to the pandemic).[1][4]
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