NHL Network to provide live coverage of Memorial Cup
Kelowna, Kitchener, Everett, Chicoutimi battle for CHL championship starting May 22
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest on the Memorial Cup 2026 schedule.
Key facts
- The 2026 Memorial Cup is set to be hosted in Kelowna, British Columbia, running from May 21–31, 2026, with a four-team round-robin format featuring the host team plus the champions from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL. The opening game is scheduled for Friday, May 22, pitting the host Kelowna Rockets against the OHL champion (Kitchener Rangers). This marks the CHL championship’s return to the Okanagan for the first time since 2004 [sources indicate official announcements and schedule breakdowns for the 2026 event].[1][3][4]
- TV and streaming: All Memorial Cup games in Canada are set to air on TSN and RDS, in the U.S. on NHL Network, and will be available on Victory+ for international streaming outside Canada. This ensures broad access across platforms for the tournament.[3][1]
- Teams and structure: The four teams are the Kelowna Rockets (host), the Everett Silvertips (WHL champion), the Kitchener Rangers (OHL champion), and the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL champion). The format is an 11-day, four-team round-robin leading to a semifinal and a championship final, with a potential tiebreaker if needed.[6][1][3]
What to watch this week
- Opening game: Kelowna Rockets vs. Kitchener Rangers on May 22, 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET.
- Schedule highlights: Round-robin games run through May 25–28, followed by a potential tiebreaker on May 28, then the semifinal on May 29 and the championship on May 31.
Where to find the complete schedule
- Official CHL release and league pages outline the full round-robin slate and playoff times; you’ll see exact dates, matchups, and broadcast details in those posts.[4][1][3]
- NHL Network coverage in the U.S. provides broadcast times for each Memorial Cup game; check their listings for the latest time changes or regional availability.[2]
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Citations
- Tournament field and opening game details, broadcast plan.[1]
- Schedule and broadcast information, including networking coverage in the U.S. and Victory+ streaming outside Canada.[2][1]
- Additional schedule specifics and format confirmation (round-robin, semifinal, final).[3][4]