Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships host applications now open
RED DEER - Bring memories that last a lifetime to your community. Applications are now open to host the 2026 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships.
The deadline to apply is November 15. All bids must follow the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships Bid Guidelines.
A total of 35 events will be held in communities around the province in 2026. With tournaments beginning March 19, events will run three consecutive weekends:
March 19-22 | U18 Female A; U18 Female B |
| U15 AAA; U15 AA; U15 A, B, C; U15 A NBC | |
| U15 Female AA | |
| U13 A, B, C, D; U13 Female A; U13 Female B |
March 26-29 | U18 AA; U18 A, B, C, U18 A NBC |
| U18 Female AA | |
| U15 Female A; U15 Female B | |
| U13 AAA; U13 AA; U13 Female AA | |
| U11 AA |
April 1-5 | U16 AA U17 AAA |
Most Minor Tiered and Minor Female events feature eight teams - the host, a wild card and the champions from each division’s respective leagues: All Peace Hockey League, Central Alberta Hockey League, East Central Female Hockey League, Edmonton Federation Hockey League, Hockey Calgary, North Eastern Alberta Hockey League and the Rocky Mountain Female Hockey League. Events for AA and AAA divisions are five teams.
The Alberta Junior Hockey League, Alberta Junior Female Hockey League, Alberta Elite Hockey League’s U18 AAA and Alberta Female Hockey League’s U18 AAA champions are determined in a playdown format.
Provincial Championships are some of the most exciting and high-profile events each season, bringing together the top teams from across the province in each division. The thrill of playing in this exciting event makes hosting a Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship tournament a unique and special opportunity.
Bids are to be submitted via the online Bid Submission Form:
PROVINCIALS HOSTING BID SUBMISSION >
Any questions can be submitted by email, and they will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member:
