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WHERE SPORT EVENtS AND SPORT HOSTING PARTNERS FIND THEIR PERFECT MATCH.
BID ZONE IS FOR:
Destination Hosts / Venues
Discover & bid on premier sporting events that drive economic impact in your community
Events Rights Holders
Post your RFPs via Bid Zone and receive more qualified bids from host cities and venues
Destinations bid to host.
Rights holders post to attract.
We make the match via Bid Zone – and make it count.
Upcoming Events Seeking Hosts
Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships
The Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters invites bids from municipalities interested in hosting the Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships in August of 2028 and 2029.
Event Dates: August 2028 – 2029
Bid Timeline: May 26/25 – Aug 29/25
Open for Bids
2026 World Aquatics World Cup
Canada Artistic Swimming is now accepting proposals from Canadian communities interested in hosting the 2026 World Aquatics World Cup.
Event Dates: 2026
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Medicine Game Tour
The Canadian Lacrosse League’s Tour Series is hitting the road—and your community could be next! We’re looking for passionate cities, top-tier venues, and tourism leaders ready to showcase Canada’s National Summer Sport.
Event Dates: 2026
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
East Regional Championship 2026/27
Quadball Canada is seeking bids for its 2026-2027 Eastern Regional Championships.
Event Dates: November 2026 & 2027
Bid Timeline: August 1/25 – Oct 1/25
Open for Bids
West Regional Championship 2026/27
Quadball Canada is seeking bids for its 2026-2027 Western Regional Championships.
Event Dates: November 2026 & 2027
Bid Timeline: August 1/25 – Oct 1/25
Open for Bids
National Championship 2027/28
Quadball Canada is seeking bids for its 2027-2028 National Championships.
Event Dates: Winter 2027 & 2028
Bid Timeline: August 1/25 – Oct 1/25
Open for Bids
Canadian Ringette Championships 2028/29
Ringette Canada is seeking bids for its 2028-2029 Canadian Championships.
Event Dates: March 2028 & 2029
Bid Timeline: July 28/25 – Aug 29/25
Open for bids
2025 Freestyle Trampoline Events
The FTA is looking for committed partners interested in hosting a Freestyle Trampoline event in 2025.
Event Dates: 2025 (tbc)
Open for Bids
2026-2029 MLQ Championship
Major League Quidditch (MLQ)/Major League Quadball is seeking a host for the 2026 MLQ Championship.
Event Dates: August 2026 – 2029
Bid Timeline: Feb 15/25 – Sep 15/25
Open for Bids
Jackalope Block Party
This one-of-a-kind event blends world-class skateboarding and bouldering competitions with live music, food trucks, and immersive fan experiences—all in the heart of your city!
Event Dates: 2025 – 2028 (tbc)
Open for Bids
2026-2027 Grand Slam of Curling
The Curling Group provides a unique opportunity to be part of the future and growth of curling. The Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) is an elite series featuring the world’s best men’s and women’s teams.
Event Dates: Oct 2026 – Feb 2027
Bid Timeline: May 20/25 – Aug 31/25
Open for Bids
2026 Rock League Tour
The Rock League is a pro curling tour aunching in 2026. The Curling Group provides a unique opportunity to be part of the future and growth of curling.
Event Dates: April 9-12 & April 16-19, 2026
Bid Timeline: May 20/25 – Aug 31/25
Open for Bids
IMMAF World Championships 2026-27
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is seeking hosting rights partnerships for future IMMAF Championships, and welcomes bids from member nations, sports and government authorities and commercial entities.
Event Dates: 2026 & 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
IJRU World Championships
The International Jump Rope Union World Championships (IJRU) is seeking hosting partners for future IJRU World Championships.
Event Dates: 2026 & beyond
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
WBSC Baseball5 World Cup
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) invites Member Federations to express their interest in hosting a WBSC World Cup. WBSC Baseball5 World Cups showcase the best players and teams from throughout the world.
Event Dates: 2026 – 2029
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) invites Member Federations to express their interest in hosting a WBSC World Cup. WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cups showcase the best players and teams from throughout the world.
Event Dates: 2026 – 2029
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Youth Boulder Regionals
Climbing Escalade Canada is inviting facilities in Western and Eastern Canada to submit their bids to host the Youth Boulder Regionals and celebrate the best in competitive climbing and para-climbing.
Event Dates: April 17-18, 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Youth Boulder National Championships
Climbing Escalade Canada is inviting facilities in Western Canada to submit their bids to host the Youth Boulder National Championships and celebrate the best in competitive climbing and para-climbing.
Event Dates: May 20-22, 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Youth Lead National Championships
Climbing Escalade Canada is inviting facilities in Western Canada to submit their bids to host the Youth Lead National Championships and celebrate the best in competitive climbing and para-climbing.
Event Dates: May 24-25, 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
2027/2028 Canadian Road Running Championships
Athletics Canada oversees all aspects of planning and execution of the events, and will, by written agreement, delegate aspects of the execution of the events to a Local Organizing Committee.
Event Dates: TBC 2027-2028
Bid Timeline: Sep 25 – Nov 30/25
Coming Soon
2027/2028 Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championships
Athletics Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Mountain Running Association & the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners is currently searching for hosts for the 2027 and 2028 Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championships.
Event Dates: TBC 2027-2028
Bid Timeline: Sep 25 – Nov 30/25
Coming Soon
2028/2029 Canadian Indoor Track & Field Championships
Athletics Canada oversees all aspects of planning and execution of the events, and will, by written agreement, delegate aspects of the execution of the events to a Host Organizing Committee.
Event Dates: TBC 2028-2029
Bid Timeline: Sep 25 – Nov 30/25
Coming Soon
CKC Sprint National Championships 2028
The 2028 Sprint National Championships to be held in Western Ontario. The Championships regularly attract over 1000 athletes from more than 40 clubs across Canada, making it CKC’s largest event.
Event Dates: August 2028
Bid Timeline: Sep 2025 – Feb 2026
Open for Bids
Canada Cup
The Canada Cup draws approximately 300 competing athletes from club, provincial, national, and international teams.
Event Dates: Summer 2028
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Volleyball Canada 2026 Men's National Excellence Program
Volleyball Canada is seeking a Host Organization for the 2026 Men’s National Excellence Program (NEP). The NEP is an intensive, centralized training and competition environment that brings together Canada’s top 16–18 U18 male volleyball athletes.
Event Dates: September – December 2026
Bid Deadline: August 15
Open for Bids
2027 BMX (Freestyle) UCI/National Calendar Event
Event Dates: 2027
Bid Timeline: TBA
Coming Soon
2027 BMX (Racing) UCI/National Calendar Event
Event Dates: 2027
Bid Timeline: TBA
Coming Soon
2026 Cyclo-cross UCI/National Calendar Event
Event Dates: 2027
Bid Timeline: TBA
Coming Soon
2027 Mountain Bike UCI/National Calendar Event
Event Dates: 2027
Bid Timeline: TBA
Coming Soon
2027 Road & Para-cycling UCI/National Calendar Event
Event Dates: 2027
Bid Timeline: TBA
Coming Soon
2027 Track UCI/National Calendar Event
Event Dates: 2027
Bid Timeline: TBA
Coming Soon
2027 Cycling for All UCI/National Calendar Event
Event Dates: 2027
Bid Timeline: TBA
Coming Soon
SUBMIT RFP
SUBMIT YOUR RFP
Sport events rights holders are invited to submit their Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for upcoming hosting opportunities.
Leverage the Spo Ho Xperience™ community to connect with potential host cities in Canada who are eager to bring your sport event to life!
Prefer to send direct? Email bailey(@)isparkconsulting.ca with your RFP info.
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