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Upcoming Events Seeking Hosts

2027 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

Curling Canada is seeking a host for the 2027 Canadian Mixed (4-Person) Championship.

Event Dates: November 7-13, 2027
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2027 Canadian Curling Club Championships

Curling Canada is seeking a host for the 2027 Canadian Curling Club Championships.

Event Dates: November 23-28, 2027
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2027 Canadian Senior Championships

Curling Canada is seeking a host for the 2027 Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Championships.

Event Dates: December 4-11, 2027
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2028 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships

Curling Canada is seeking a hsot for the 2028 Canadian Under-18 Championships.

Event Dates: April 2-8, 2028
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2028 Canadian Under-20 Curling Championships

Curling Canada is seeking a host for the 2028 Canadian Under-20 Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships.

Event Dates: March 18-25, 2028
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2028 USPORTS/CCAA University/College Curling Championships

Curling Canada is seeking a host for the U SPORTS/Curling Canada Canadian University Curling Championships & CCAA/Curling Canada Canadian College Curling Championships.

Event Dates: February 21-25, 2028
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2028 Tournament of Hearts, Canadian Women's Curling Championship

Curling Canada is seeking a host for the 2028 Tournament of Hearts, Canadian Women’s Championship.

Event Dates: February 11-20, 2028
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2028 Brier, Canadian Men's Championship

Curling Canada is seeking a hsot for the 2028 Brier, Canadian Men’s Championship.

Event Dates: February 25-March 5, 2028
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2028 World Women’s Curling Championship

Curling Canada is seeking a hosst for the 2028 World Women’s Curling Championship.

Event Dates: March 17 – 26, 2028
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2028 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

Curling Canada is seeking a host for the 2028 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.

Event Dates: October 24-30, 2028
Bid Timeline: Feb 5/26 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2027 U14 Canada Basketball Club National Championships

Canada Basketball invites qualified Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs), municipalities, tourism partners, and local organizing committees to submit proposals to host and support the delivery of a professionally run Canada Basketball U14 Club National Championships, to be held in May 2027.

Event Dates: May 2027
Bid Timeline: May 15/26

Open for Bids

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2027 U18 Women’s National Tackle Championship

The U18 Women’s National Tackle Championship is a Football Canada national championship event bringing together the top provincial women’s tackle football teams from across Canada.

Event Dates: July 2027
Bid Deadline: June 12/26

Open for Bids

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2028 U16 Eastern Challenge

The U16 Eastern Challenge is a Football Canada event for under-16 athletes representing Eastern Canadian provinces – Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia It serves as a critical developmental platform, introducing elite youth athletes to national-level competition on the pathway to the Canada Cup and beyond.  

Event Dates: July 2028
Bid Deadline: June 12/26

Open for Bids

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2029 U18 Canada Cup + U16 Eastern Challenge

Established in 1995, the Canada Cup is Football Canada’s flagship national championship — the premier pre-university football tournament in Canada. The event is a critical showcase for USports recruitment, with university coaches and scouts attending to evaluate Canada’s top under-18 talent making a university campus an especially compelling hosting environment.

Event Dates: July 2029
Bid Deadline: June 12/26

Open for Bids

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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

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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 Taekwondo Canada National Championships

The National Championships represents Taekwondo Canada’s premier domestic competition and serves as the key selection event for National Team programs. The event is exclusively for black belt level athletes and brings together participants from across Canada to compete in all World Taekwondo poomsae and kyorugi divisions.

Event Dates: March 6-14, 2027
Bid Timeline: Apr 26 – May 29/26

Open for Bids

2027 Taekwondo Canada Open

The Canada Open is Taekwondo Canada’s flagship international competition and has consistently been sanctioned at the World Taekwondo G2 level – the highest classification awarded to Open taekwondo events globally. While final sanctioning for 2027 is subject to World Taekwondo approval, the event is expected to maintain this designation, reflecting its established position on the international circuit. The Canada Open attracts elite international black belt athletes and contributes valuable Olympic and World ranking points.

Event Dates: March 6-14, 2027
Bid Timeline: Apr 26 – May 29/26

Open for Bids

2027 Yonex Canadian Masters Championships

The Canadian Masters Badminton Championships is an annual event for competitors aged 30 and older. This level of competition is not a general participation event, it targets and supports athletes in the Sport for Life stage of development.

Event Dates: March – June 2027
Bid Timeline: Apr 1 – May 31/26

Open for Bids

2027 Yonex Canadian University/College Championships

The Canadian University/College Badminton Championships is an annual event for University and College students. This level of competition is not a general participation event, it targets and supports athletes in the Learn to Train and Train to Train stages of development.

Event Dates: March – April 2027
Bid Timeline: Apr 1 – May 31/26

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

2027/2028 & 2028/2029 Junior Elite Series

The Junior Elite Circuit includes up to seven (7) Junior Elite events spread out across the country for competitors in age groups under 19. This level of competition is not a general participation event, it targets and supports athletes in the Learn to Train and Train to Train stages of development.

Event Dates: Sep – March 2027 & 2028
Bid Timeline: Apr 30 – June 19/26

Open for Bids

2027/2028 & 2028/2029 Junior Super Series

The Junior Super Series Circuit Events is a series of 3 events throughout the year for top ranked competitors in age groups under 19. This level of competition is not a general participation event, it targets and supports athletes in the Train to Train stage of development.

Event Dates: October – March 2027/28/29
Bid Timeline: Apr 30 – June 19/26

Open for Bids

2028 & 2029 Canadian Junior Championships

The Canadian Junior Badminton Championships is an annual event for competitors in U13, U15, U17, and U19. This level of competition is not a general participation event, it targets and supports athletes in the Train to Train stage of development.

Event Dates: April/May 2028 & 2029
Bid Timeline: Apr 30 – June 19/26

Open for Bids

2028 & 2029 Canadian Senior/Para Championships

The Canadian Senior/Para Badminton Championships is an annual event. This level of competition is not a general participation event, it targets and supports athletes in the senior and high performance stages.

Event Dates: May/June 2028 & 2029
Bid Timeline: Apr 30 – June 19/26

Open for Bids

2028 & 2029 Canadian University/College Championships

The Canadian University/College Badminton Championships is an annual event for University and College students. This level of competition is not a general participation event, it targets and supports athletes in the Learn to Train and Train to Train stages of development.

Event Dates: March/April 2028 & 2029
Bid Timeline: Apr 30 – June 19/26

Open for Bids

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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

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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

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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

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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 Tribu Experientiel

APIK

A unique urban winter action sports event that aims to “Bring the spirit of the mountains to the city”. It focuses on destination promotion and is designed to boost tourism. Tribu is seeting a central urban area for an immersive urban track with cutting-edge technology and light/sound effects to showcase the destination’s unique winter identity.

Event Dates: 2027 – 2029 (tbc)

Open for Bids

Barbegazi Tribu Experientiel

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.

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