Sporting Events
Calgary has sports galore! We have the Flames, Stampeders, Vipers, Hitmen & Roughnecks! Plus, there are two great universities that provide some excellent collegiate-level sports too at very affordable prices and lots of sports for kids to enjoy themselves.
All Sport One City – Adults Play, Too!
You’ve probably heard of All Sport One Day, where kids can try all kinds of new activities for completely free! All Sport One City is another free event that provides beginner sports sessions for adults from February 7 – 16, 2026. (But you’ll also find a couple of family sessions.)
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Crowchild Classic: Cougars and Dinos Go Head to Head on the Ice
The Crowchild Classic is the ultimate crosstown smackdown. Don’t miss the Mount Royal Cougars and the University of Calgary Dinos hockey teams battling it out for city supremacy. (Whoever succeeds throughout all the sports earns the presentation of the tournament’s coveted ‘medal’, a 68-kg cast-iron City of Calgary manhole cover.) Crowchild
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Sport Calgary Winter Festival
Get ready for a day of family fun, sports, and outdoor activities! On February 16, 2026, the Sport Calgary Winter Festival is coming to the Olympic Oval. Expect skating, games, and sporting challenges in a variety of sports. Plus, this event is FREE, and there is free parking. (Some ice
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The GOOD Games — A Winter Festival to Get Everyone Up and Having Fun!
It’s time to get moving! Calgary is launching the GOOD Games from February 13 – 15, 2026. It’s going to be the most exciting and inclusive winter sports festival in the country! This festival is FREE, and includes music, demonstrations, and more. But you won’t just enjoy watching amazing competitions
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The Harlem Globetrotters are Coming to Calgary!
Wicked b-ball skills + hilarious comedy = The Original Harlem Globetrotters. Lucky for Calgary families, they’re coming to town on January 9 – 10, 2026! With incredible ball-handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and unequalled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the
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Planning Family Adventures, But Don’t Have All the Gear? Where to Rent Sporting & Outdoor Equipment in Calgary!
Sometimes family adventures call for specialized equipment, but there’s no point in investing big bucks in stuff you’ll only use once. Gear rentals save you money and storage space, and can also let you ‘try before you buy’. They’re also great for your out-of-town visitors who can’t bring all their
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Calgary Roughnecks — Catch a Game of Lacrosse
The Calgary Roughnecks are a professional box lacrosse team and members of the Western Division of the National Lacrosse League. They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome and are a fun option for sports-loving families. As they say, “Come for the party, stay for the game!” Calgary Roughnecks:
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Sunday Funday! Hockey With the Calgary Hitmen
Join the Calgary Hitmen for their Sunday Fundays! They often have special concourse activities to check out, like games and face painting, and you’ll frequently enjoy special food and beverage pricing. Plus, there will sometimes be in-game family entertainment or an after-game skate. Upcoming Dates to Note: 🏒 October 5,
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Calgary Recreation Sport Hub
Have you heard of the Sport Hub? These are community sport lessons offered in targeted Calgary neighbourhoods and community spaces for kids ages 5 – 18. The lessons are led by experienced coaches and are free or low-cost, thanks to funding partners. Check it out! Calgary Recreation Sport Hub: Date:
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Calgary Wranglers: Check Out Sunday Funday!
The Calgary Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team that began playing in Calgary in the 2022–23 season. They are part of the American Hockey League and play at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Check out Sunday Funday games and enjoy family fun combined with great hockey. The west concourse will be
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