CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada announced the schedule for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena in Edmonton.
A premier international under-18 tournament featuring the world’s top NHL draft eligible players, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup is a partnership with Hockey Alberta, OEG Sports & Entertainment, the City of Edmonton, Explore Edmonton and the Government of Alberta.
“We are proud to have Edmonton host this prestigious best-on-best competition for the third time, giving fans a chance to celebrate some of the best young hockey players in the world,” said Dean McIntosh, senior vice-president of revenue, fan experience and community impact. “Albertans are passionate about hockey, and we are proud to have the support of our partners to ensure fans and teams have an incredible experience in the summer.”
Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team has captured a record 25 gold medals and will be looking for its first gold since winning in Edmonton in 2024. Canada is joined by Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland in Group A, while Czechia, Finland, Germany and the United States, the 2025 champions, will form Group B.
The puck drops Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. MT when the United States faces Czechia, while Canada will play its opening game against Switzerland at 5 p.m. MT. Canada will also take on Slovakia on Aug. 4 and Sweden on Aug. 5 to close out the preliminary round. The semifinals are set for Aug. 7, with the medal games on Aug. 8 at noon and 5 p.m. MT, respectively.
TSN and RDS, the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada, will broadcast all preliminary-round games, semifinals and medal games from Rogers Place.
Ticket packages for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup go on sale to the public on Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. MT and can be purchased at HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets.
Packages include an exclusive bonus connected to the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship: tickets to a Team Canada pre-tournament game in December and the relegation game at Rogers Place. Fans can take advantage of presale access by signing up for the Hockey Canada Insider before May 6. Individual tickets will go on sale at a later date.
The Coaches Site is moving its flagship coaching conference to the City of Champions, marking the event’s return to Canada for the first time since 2019. Hosted in partnership with the Hockey Canada Foundation and Hockey Alberta and set against the backdrop of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, TCS Live 2026 is poised to become the most impactful hockey coaching event ever held.
For more information on the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, please visit HlinkaGretzkyCup.ca or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.