2026 U17 World Challenge

SEE FUTURE HOCKEY STARS IN OAKVILLE!

See the stars of tomorrow, today! The U17 World Challenge is coming to the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ontario. As the first step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, this tournament includes two Canadian teams—Red and White—taking on Czechia, Finland, Sweden and the United States. Three pre-tournament games will be played on Oct. 30, with the tournament running from Nov. 1-7.

Tickets to all games are on sale now! Ticket options available include:

Pre-tournament: starting at $25
Preliminary round and playoff: starting at $25
Medal round: starting at $35
Full event ticket packages (13 games): $200 ($16 per game)

The U17 World Challenge is a proven launchpad for professional careers. Since its inception in 1986, the tournament has featured elite under-17 talent from Canada and around the world, producing more than 2,200 NHL draft picks, including 21 first overall selections—names like Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, Gavin McKenna, Auston Matthews, Alexander Ovechkin, Nathan MacKinnon, Mats Sundin, John Tavares and Patrick Kane.

See the full event schedule to find the most exciting matchups and get your tickets now!