Alberta will host 12 events across the province, with seven national and five international events being held before the end of summer.
Alberta’s government has committed more than $1.2 million in Major Sport Event grant funding to help bring these elite competitions to the province.
Each event will inject millions into the local economies of their host communities, as visitors support businesses in the region with dining, shopping, entertainment and accommodation bookings.
“Hosting major sporting events in our province is about more than the competition — it’s about building on our province’s reputation as a premier destination, providing opportunities for local athletes and driving economic growth,” said Alberta Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow.
Alberta’s Major Sport Event grant program provides up to $250,000 to eligible sport events to help with costs associated with hosting national and international competitions, including facility rentals, venue enhancements, promotional and marketing campaigns, and more.
“The events are great ways to showcase Edmonton’s vibrancy, celebrate athletic talent and gather community,” said Traci Bednard, CEO, Explore Edmonton.
“Major sporting events are an economic driver that demonstrate the incredible impact of the visitor economy, drawing people to Edmonton who support our hotels, restaurants, cultural experiences and attractions.”
The 2025 Volleyball Canada Youth National Championships are currently underway at the Edmonton EXPO Centre where more than 40,000 athletes, or 1,500 teams, will compete for first place.
According to the province’s Monday news release, the volleyball championships alone are projected to bring in $53 million into the province’s economy.
Other events include:
- 2025 Volleyball Canada Youth National Championships – May 9-25 – Edmonton
- 2025 Open National Championships (judo) – May 15-18 – Calgary
- 2025 Canmore Canada Cup (mountain biking) – June 11-14 – Canmore
- World Athletics Silver Continental Tour (Edmonton Athletics Invitational) – June 13-14 – Edmonton
- North American Cup Series (climbing) – June 20-22 – Edmonton
- 2025 Speedo Junior Elite National Championships (diving) – July 17-21 – Edmonton
- 2025 U18 Women’s Football National Championship – July 17-26 – Calgary
- FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series (basketball) – July 25-27 – Edmonton
- FIBA 3×3 World Tour (basketball) – July 25-27 – Edmonton
- 2025 IPSC Canadian Handgun Nationals – July 28-Aug. 3 – Taber
- IWWF Under 21 World Waterski Championships – July 31-Aug. 3 – Foothills
The province said more funding for sporting events will be announced in the coming months.
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