The Rockets won their lone CHL championship when they last hosted in 2004. Led by Shea Weber and Josh Gorges, Kelowna edged the Gatineau Olympiques in the final at Prospera Place.

The Rockets, who were set to host the 2020 Memorial Cup before it was canceled due to the COVID pandemic, have won the chance to host again.

It's going to be a busy 18 months around the Kelowna Rockets office as they prepare to host what president and GM Bruce Hamilton believes will be the best Memorial Cup tournament ever held. Hamilton made that comment to a group of supporters who helped with the team's successful bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.

The CHL is pleased to announce that the city of Kelowna, British Columbia, has been chosen to host the 106th edition of the Memorial Cup.

We are excited to be heading to Kelowna for the 2026 Memorial Cup,” CHL president Dan MacKenzie said. “With the largest number of CHL teams seeking to host a Memorial Cup i

It was a “clean win” win that could set the “ball bouncing” on the last chapter of Bruce Hamilton’s long career in hockey.

Those were words that Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas echoed on Wednesday night, Nov. 27 as the Kelowna Rockets, the city, and others celebrated the 2026 Memorial Cup coming to town.

Kelowna Rockets The Kelowna Rockets head to Portland on Friday (Nov. 29) to face the Winterhawks, fresh off their win of the 2026 Memorial Cup hosting bid. On Wednesday (Nov. 27), the Rockets were awarded the national championship of the CHL, beating out Medicine Hat, Brandon, Spokane, and Lethbridge.

The Kelowna Rockets lost their chance to host the Memorial Cup in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They get another shot with a few rising stars, including Tij Iginla.

The Kelowna Rockets and the City of Kelowna will play host to the 2026 Memorial Cup. The announcement was made at noon today by the Canadian Hockey League. Kelowna was one of five cities bidding to host the event along with Spokane, Brandon, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.