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We make the match via Bid Zone – and make it count.
Upcoming Events Seeking Hosts
2028 Pan-American Olympic Qualifier
Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is inviting communities, host organizing committees, sport tourism organizations and event partners from across Canada to submit proposals to host the 2028 Pan-American Olympic Qualifier.
Scheduled for March 31-April 2, 2028, the event would bring the top wrestlers from across North, Central and South America to Canada to compete for qualification spots for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Event Dates: March 31 – April 2, 2028
Bid Deadline: July 31, 2026
Open for bids
2027 U19 Men’s Pan American Cup
Volleyball Canada is seeking potential hosts for the 2027 U19 Men’s Pan American Cup to be held July 11-19, 2027. It is anticipated the event will involve 8 teams competing from Tuesday July 13 until Sunday July 18, 2027.
Event Dates: July 11-19, 2027
EOI Deadline: June 26, 2026
Expression of Interest Open
2027 U21 Men's Continental Volleyball Championships
Volleyball Canada is seeking potential hosts for the 2027 U19 Men’s Continental Volleyball Championships to be held May 9-17, 2027. It is anticipated the event will involve 8 teams competing from Tuesday May 11 until Sunday May 16, 2027.
Event Dates: May 9-17, 2027
EOI Deadline: June 26, 2026
Expression of Interest Open
Archery Canada Cup West 2027 & 2028
Archery Canada is requesting and accepting expressions of interest for the hosting of the Canada Cup West for 2027 and/or 2028. The event was first launched in 2022 and has been growing in the post-pandemic world. It is open to any able-bodied and athlete with a disability who is a registrant of Archery Canada along with registered archers from Member countries of World Archery Americas.
Event Dates: May-June 2027 & 2028
Bid Deadline: Sep 15/26
Open for Bids
Archery Canada Cup East 2028 & 2029
Archery Canada is requesting and accepting expressions of interest for the hosting of the Canada Cup East for 2028 and/or 2029. The event was first launched in 2022 and has been growing in the post-pandemic world. It is open to any able-bodied and athlete with a disability who is a registrant of Archery Canada along with registered archers from Member countries of World Archery Americas.
Event Dates: May-June 2028 & 2029
Bid Deadline: Sep 15/26
Open for Bids
2027-2029 MLQ Championship
Major League Quidditch (MLQ)/Major League Quadball is seeking a host for the 2027 MLQ Championship.
Event Dates: August 2027 – 2029
Bid Timeline: Feb 15/26 – Sep 15/26
Open for Bids
2027 - 2029 National Championships
Canada Soccer accepts proposals from Canadian communities to host the Canada Soccer National Championships from 2027 to 2029 as well as the Youth National Championships from 2028 to 2029.
Event Dates: October 2027 – 2029
Bid Timeline: Apr 26 – Sep 30/26
Open for Bids
2027/2028 Canadian International Challenge
The Canadian International Challenge is hosted every year since 2022. The event is used as a developmental pathway for Canadian athletes in addition to an opportunity for players to get World Ranking Points. On select Olympic qualification years, the Canadian International Challenge has been used as an Olympic qualifying event.
Event Dates: Nov 30 – Dec 5, 2027 &
Nov 28 – Dec 3, 2028
Bid Timeline: Apr 1 – June 30/26
Open for Bids
Canadian Blind Hockey Eastern Regionals 2026/2027
Canadian Blind Hockey is seeking host destinations for the Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament 2026/2027.
Event Dates: Winter 2026 – 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Canadian Blind Hockey Western Regionals 2026/2027
Canadian Blind Hockey is seeking host destinations for the Western Regional Blind Hockey Tournament 2026/2027.
Event Dates: Winter 2026 – 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
2027 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament
Canadian Blind Hockey is seeking host destinations for the 2027 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament. This annual National Championship is the largest Blind Hockey event in the world, attracting 200 Blind Hockey players and coaches and 500+ spectators.
Event Dates: March 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Canadian Blind Hockey Summer Development Camp and High Performance Camp
Canadian Blind Hockey is seeking host destinations for their Summer Development Camp and High Performance Camp. This annual Invitational Training Camp provides skill development for blind and partially sighted hockey players of all ages and skill levels.
Event Dates: Summer 2026 – 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
IESF Continental Esports Championship 2026 & beyond
The International Esports Federation (IESF) is seeking hosting partners for future Continental Esports Championships.
Event Dates: May – September 2026 & beyond
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
World Jump Rope Championship 2028-2029
The International Jump Rope Union World Championships (IJRU) is seeking Pan American hosting partners for 2028 and 2029 World Championships.
Event Dates: July – August 2028 or 2029
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Ultimate Tennis Showdown Tour
The Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) is an innovative tennis league with a mdoern, fast-paced format. They are seeking future tour destinations.
Event Dates: Open
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
Freestyle Trampolining World Championship
The Freestyle Trampoline Association (FTA) is looking for hosting partners for their Freetsyle Trampolining World Championship.
Event Dates: August – September
Open for Bids
IMMAF World Championships
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is seeking hosting partners for future IMMAF Championships.
Event Dates: Fall
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
2026 & 2027 CLL Medicine Game Tour
The CLL Medicine Game Tour brings a high-energy CLL regular season game to a neutral-site community, delivering an unforgettable live experience. The event showcases elite-level box lacrosse while engaging fans, families, and local partners. Each stop is designed to spark community pride and evaluate potential host cities for future CLL expansion.
Event Dates: May – July 2026/2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
2027 IIJL World U16 and U18 Lacrosse Championship
The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL) is seeking host destinations for the 2027 IIJL World U18 and U16 Lacrosse Championship. The IIJL World U18 and U16 Lacrosse Championship (WJLC) is the only international box lacrosse championship for players under eighteen years old. Over the last five (5) years the World U18s and U16s have become an annual marquee box lacrosse events providing both domestic and international growth for individual players and international team programs.
Event Dates: August 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
2027 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship
The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL) is seeking host destinations for the 2027 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship (WJLC). The IIJL WJLC is the only international box lacrosse championship for players under twenty two years old (U22). Over the last ten (10) years the World Juniors has become an annual marquee box lacrosse event – with previous championships hosted in NHL venues and with games broadcasted on TSN.
Event Dates: June 27 – July 2, 2027
Bid Timeline: Open
Open for Bids
APIK
A unique urban winter action sports event that aims to “Bring the spirit of the mountains to the city”
Event Dates: 2027 – 2029 (tbc)
Open for Bids
Barbegazi
A fun winter festival that includes a turnkey Freestyle Snowmobile demo with professional athletes. Tribu is seeking a venue in an urban environment or to partner with an existing event looking to enhance its programming.
Event Dates: 2027 – 2029 (tbc)
Open for Bids
Jackalope
A 3-day vibrant festival renowned for high-adrenaline action sports, including Skateboarding, Bouldering, Breaking, Moto X, and BASE Jumping. The event also features After Parties, pop-up shops, and food trucks.
Event Dates: 2027 – 2029 (tbc)
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: 2027 – 2029 (tbc)
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
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
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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!
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