Sport, Culture & Major Events
Sport, Culture & Major Events
Calgary to host 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship
Calgary is eager to be the host city for the IIHF Women's World Championship, scheduled to take place August 20 - 31, 2021 at Winsport Arena at Canada Olympic Park. Alberta has already established an impressive reputation as a safe hosting destination, with experience as the hub city for the 2020 NHL bubble, the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship and the 2021 seven-event curling bubble.
Tourism Calgary is thrilled to partner with Hockey Canada to bring this event to our city in a safe bubble format. Working closely with provincial health authorities, all orders of government and our local hosting partners, this event will maintain stringent protocols developed to deliver a safe event for all participants and the community. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Ultimate Hosts. Ultimate Host City.
Calgary is renowned for its vibrant energy and community spirit, and sport and cultural events are at the heart of it all. A long history of hosting excellence combined with deep-rooted partnerships and a continued focus on health and safety uniquely position Calgary to be the Ultimate Host City for your next event.
Learn more about why Calgary is the right choice for your event.
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Success Stories
Curling's Capital
Calgary was the host city for a condensed series of 2021 Curling Canada championships in a no-fans, bubble environment at WinSport's Markin MacPhail Centre. Seven consecutive events were safely hosted during the global pandemic as part of the Curling Canada Season of Champions, Rogers Grand Slam of Curling and the WCF World Men's and Women's Curling Championships... read more.
CCMA Country Music Week & Awards Show
With Calgary hosting the Canadian Country Music Association’s 43rd annual Country Music Week, it becomes the show’s most frequent host city at nine times. There is a rich history of country music in Calgary and with new infrastructure like Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, there is tremendous optimism for the future… read more
Yonex Canada Open
Since 2015 the Yonex Canada Open has taken place in Calgary, bringing with it some of the top badminton players in the world. The 2019 event saw 260 competitors from 34 nations, including five former world #1 players. With a USD $75,000 prize purse, it is the top badminton event in Canada and has found a home at the Markin Macphail Centre at Canada Olympic Park… read more
