Alberta wins bid to host 2028 World Cup of Hockey
Posted on: Mar 16, 2026 22:16 IST | Posted by: Cbc
Alberta and Czechia testament innkeeper the 4th edition of the domain transfuse of Hockey, a country-versus-country hockey tournament set to hit the ice in February 2028, according to the NHL.
Calgary and Edmonton submitted a joint bid to host the tournament. On Monday, the NHL said the bid was successful.
"Hockey is woven into the fabric of this country, and Alberta has helped shape that story by producing some of the best players and most dedicated fans in the world," reads a statement attributed to Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.
"Hosting the 2028 World Cup of Hockey here in our province is a chance to celebrate that proud tradition on a global stage."
Seven games will be played in Calgary at Scotia Place, the new home of the Calgary Flames. The two semifinal games and the championship game will be played in Edmonton at Rogers Place.
Prague, Czechia will be the European host city for the tournament, hosting seven games at the O2 Arena.
Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the province had provided $15 million to assist with the bid.
“Alberta is the right choice to host the World Cup of Hockey. This bid was earned; few places in the world live and breathe hockey the way Alberta does,” Smith said.
The World Cup of Hockey is projected to generate an estimated $375 million in economic impact for Alberta, the release states.
Organized by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association, the tournament previously took place in 1996, 2004 and 2016.
Participating nations will be announced at a later date.
More to come.
With a file from The Canadian Press
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