Spokane Chiefs announce bid to host Memorial Cup in 2026

SPOKANE — The Spokane Chiefs have announced their intent to bid on the 2026 Memorial Cup, the national championship of the Canadian Hockey League. 

The Memorial Cup will have an estimated economic impact as significant as any sporting event that the community has ever hosted through an influx of visitors and exposure. The 106th version of the tournament will be played over 10 days in May 2026 and provide a significant spotlight on the region, including extensive media coverage that includes national Canadian and American broadcasts, radio, and online platforms.  

The culminating tournament of the CHL season, the Memorial Cup crowns a champion from the member league title holders and the host team. The CHL consists of the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and the tournament rotates leagues each season.