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Kelowna, Kitchener, Everett, Chicoutimi battle for CHL championship starting May 22
www.nhl.comHere are the latest, publicly announced details for the Memorial Cup 2026 schedule.
Direct answer
- The 2026 Memorial Cup (presented by Kubota) runs May 21–31 in Kelowna, British Columbia. The field includes the WHL champion Kelowna Rockets as host, plus the OHL champion Kitchener Rangers, the WHL champion Everett Silvertips, and the QMJHL champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens. The tournament format is a four-team round-robin leading to a semifinal and a final on May 31. Opening game is Friday, May 22, between Kitchener and Kelowna at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. Broadcast details include Canada on TSN/RDS, the U.S. on NHL Network, and Victory+ streaming outside Canada.[1][3]
Key schedule highlights
- Round-robin games begin May 22 with Kitchener vs Kelowna, then May 23 Everett vs Chicoutimi. The exact round-robin slate continues through May 27, followed by a potential tiebreaker on May 28, then the semifinal on May 29 and the championship final on May 31.[4][1]
- Television and streaming: TSN and RDS in Canada, NHL Network in the United States, and Victory+ for international streaming outside Canada.[3][1]
Additional context and sources
- NHL Network coverage and a full round-robin slate with game times are published by NHL.com, including the opening and closing dates.[2]
- The CHL release confirms the host city (Kelowna) and the field composition along with broadcast arrangements.[3][4]
- Local and CHL-specific pages provide schedules and host details for fans planning travel and attendance in Kelowna.[6][9]
Illustration example
- Visual: four-team round-robin followed by a semifinal and a final over 11 days in Kelowna, with the host Rockets facing the other league champions in each round. This setup is designed to crown the 2026 CHL champion.[1][4]
Would you like me to pull the official full schedule in a compact list (with dates, matchups, and local times) or map out viewing options by region? I can also provide a printable schedule or a calendar file if you want.[2][1][3]