Calgary Selected to Host 2026 Canada Open International Taekwondo Championships

Ottawa, ON – Taekwondo Canada is proud to announce that the city of Calgary, Alberta has been selected as the host city for the 2026 Canada Open Taekwondo Championships. Taekwondo Canada is also pleased to partner with the Alberta Taekwondo Association in bringing this important event to the province.

The event, to be hosted by WinSport Calgary, is scheduled to take place February 26th to February 28th, 2026, and will feature the world’s top taekwondo athletes competing for championship status and valuable World Taekwondo points in the international stage. As well as the Canada Open, a colour belt tournament, hosted by the Alberta Taekwondo Association is planned for March 1st, 2026.

This event, though not yet released on the official 2026 World Taekwondo (WT) or the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) schedules, will feature competitors from an estimated 70 countries competing in both kyorugi and poomsae disciplines at the Cadet, Junior and Senior age groups. An information package will be released soon with full details on the competition schedule, accommodation, venue, and more.

"We are incredibly proud to win the bid to host the 2026 Canadian Open Taekwondo Championships, a prestigious international event that will bring some of the world’s best athletes to Calgary," said Carson Ackroyd, Senior Vice President of Sales at Tourism Calgary. "Welcoming athletes, coaches, and fans to this international competition will showcase our city’s world-class hospitality and hosting capabilities while delivering a projected $7 million in economic impact for local businesses, hotels, and restaurants. It’s a rare opportunity for local spectators to witness world-class Taekwondo with Calgary as the backdrop."

Alberta Taekwondo Association President Jenny Min said: "On behalf of the Alberta Taekwondo Association, we are thrilled to have the 2026 Canada Open in the beautiful city of Calgary, Alberta. Together, with Taekwondo Canada, we look forward to delivering an unforgettable sporting experience for the Taekwondo athletes of the world. To our Canadian athletes, we send an early welcome to the city next to the mountains and look forward to seeing your success in the ring in 2026!”

Dave Harris, Executive Director of Taekwondo Canada said of the naming of Calgary as host city: “Taekwondo Canada is extremely pleased to name Calgary as the host for the 2026 Canada Open. We are also thrilled to be partnering with the Alberta Taekwondo Association, City of Calgary, Tourism Calgary and the province of Alberta in bringing this event to Calgary for the first time ever”.

Harris went on to say: “Taekwondo Canada would also like to thank the Government of Canada for their tremendous support in assisting our organization in continuing to host a world-class international event in Canada each year.”

About Taekwondo Canada:
Taekwondo Canada is the official governing body of Taekwondo in Canada, overseeing the sport in all Provinces and Territories. Taekwondo Canada is recognized by World Taekwondo, PATU, International Olympic Committee, Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees as well as Sport Canada.

MISSION: Taekwondo Canada will inspire and foster excellence in Taekwondo, promoting health, community, safe and accessible pathways for all and to allow participants to achieve their best through comprehensive support and development programs.

Contact:
Dave Harris
Executive Director
(519) 859-7410
[email protected]