More than 750 athletes are arriving in Waterloo, Ontario, as the 2026 Skate Canada Cup returns to the community from March 6 to March 8, 2026. The competition brings 45 different teams to the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex for three days of high-level performances.
According to Skate Canada, athletes will compete in several different levels including novice, junior, gold, and open categories. This marks the third consecutive year that the city has been chosen to host the national event, which provides a boost to local sports tourism and businesses.
Several teams are returning to the ice to defend their titles from last year, including Les Suprêmes in the novice category, NEXXICE in the gold category, and Starlites in the open category. For the NEXXICE junior team, these performances serve as the final rehearsal before they travel to represent the country at the world championships in Poland later this month.
The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex has served as a hub for major skating events for decades and continues to be a central spot for sports in the region. Local fans and residents have the opportunity to watch the elite teams compete in person throughout the three-day tournament.
