Alberta Selected as North American Host of World Cup of Hockey 2028

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Games to Be Played in Edmonton and Calgary

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February 2028 at Rogers Place and Scotia Place

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EDMONTON, Alberta and CALGARY, Alberta, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OEG Sports & Entertainment (OEGSE) and Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) announced today that Alberta has been selected by the NHL and NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) to host the World Cup of Hockey 2028, with games being played in Edmonton at Rogers Place and in Calgary at Scotia Place in February 2028. Prague will be the European host city for the tournament.

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OEGSE and CSEC worked together with the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, City of Edmonton, City of Calgary, Explore Edmonton and Tourism Calgary on the successful North American bid to host the World Cup of Hockey 2028.

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The World Cup of Hockey is projected to generate an estimated $375 million in economic impact for Alberta, including supporting over 43,000 jobs and filling nearly 172,000 hotel rooms. The event will attract visitors from all over the world and generate significant international media attention—showcasing Alberta to a global audience.

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Calgary will host seven games at Scotia Place – six round-robin and one elimination game – while two semifinal games and the championship game will be held at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

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Participating nations, schedule, ticket information and other tournament details will be announced at a later date.

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Fans interested in various ticketing opportunities are encouraged to fill out the interest form at NHL.com.

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“We are thrilled that Edmonton has been selected as a co-host of the World Cup of Hockey 2028 alongside our partners in Calgary,” said Stu Ballantyne, President & COO, OEG Sports & Entertainment. “As seen recently with the 4 Nations Face-Off and Winter Olympic Games, there is nothing like best-on-best hockey, and there is no better place than Alberta, the heartland of hockey, to host the world for one of hockey’s biggest events. We would like to thank the NHL and NHLPA for selecting Alberta, and all the partners who came together and stepped up to secure this major international event for our province. Fans, get ready for something special.”

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“We’re proud to play a role in bringing the World Cup of Hockey to Alberta and this is a great example of what strong partnerships can accomplish,” said Robert Hayes, President and CEO, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation. “Our new arena, Scotia Place was designed for events of this scale, and we’re excited to co-host with Edmonton to deliver an incredible experience for players and fans when the best-on-best tournament arrives in 2028. Alberta is a province that lives and breathes hockey, and this is a chance to showcase that passion on the world stage. Thank you to the Government of Alberta and all our partners who stepped up and delivered a remarkable bid to bring the tournament to Alberta.”

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“Nearly 700 Albertans have played in the NHL,” said Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner. “The province has been home to NHL Drafts and All-Star Games, dozens of Stanley Cup Playoff games, the first NHL regular-season outdoor game and the only Stanley Cup Playoffs contested in a bubble. And the Battle of Alberta is one of the NHL’s fiercest and most storied rivalries. Simply, Alberta is a fitting place to bring together not only the best Players in our game, but hockey fans from all over the world. And we are thrilled that Calgary and Edmonton are joining forces to play host to the World Cup of Hockey 2028.”