Summerside, P.E.I., to host 2026 Canadian Junior Hockey League Centennial Cup

The 2026 Centennial Cup is coming to Summerside, P.E.I., next spring.

Summerside, P.E.I., will host the 2026 Centennial Cup for the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).

This is the fourth time the tournament will take place in Summerside in its 55-year history. Summerside hosted it previously in 1989, 1997 and 2013.

The Summerside Western Capitals of the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) will welcome champions from across the CJHL from May 7 to May 17, 2026.

“We are thrilled to bring a national championship to Summerside next spring,” said Dean McIntosh, senior vice-president of revenue, fan experience and community impact with Hockey Canada. “The City of Summerside has become a prime destination for major Canadian sporting events including baseball, curling and hockey. The community is passionate about sports and has a strong volunteer base that we know will make this tournament a success.”

The Centennial Cup, Canada’s National Junior A Championship, will take place at the Consolidated Credit Union Place.

“The CJHL is excited that the Summerside Western Capitals have been named hosts of the 2026 Centennial Cup,” said Andy Harkness, president of the CJHL. “The Western Capitals and Maritime Junior Hockey League, along with the Summerside community, have a long history with this tournament and have hosted several world class sporting events throughout the years. We know the passion for hockey in P.E.I. is high, and we’re excited for the Atlantic hospitality.”

Details regarding schedules, tickets and broadcast information will be announced at a late date.

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