Media Release: Paradise to Host 2026 Para Cup

Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador – Hockey Canada has announced that the 18th edition of the Para Cup will be hosted Nov. 29 - Dec. 5 at the Paradise Double Ice Complex in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Para Cup, the first international competition following the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, returns to Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time since 2019. Atlantic Canada has hosted the world’s best para hockey players a total of nine times, including five events in Prince Edward Island (2008, 2009, December 2016, 2017, 2024), two in Nova Scotia (January 2016, 2022), one in New Brunswick (2023) and once in Newfoundland and Labrador (2019).

“The passion for hockey in this community, combined with its proud tradition of welcoming national events, makes Paradise an outstanding host for our para hockey family,” said Dean McIntosh, senior vice-president of revenue, fan experience and community impact. “This tournament will showcase the very best of para hockey while inspiring fans of all ages, and we can’t wait to celebrate the sport, the athletes and the incredible spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026.”

Since the tournament’s inception in 2007, Canada has won five gold medals (2007, 2008, April 2011, November 2011, 2013), 11 silver (2009, 2012, January 2016, November 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) and one bronze (2015).

“We are honoured to welcome the Para Cup back to Newfoundland and Labrador and to host it here in Paradise once again,” said Paradise Mayor Patrick Martin. “Paradise is known for its hospitality, volunteers and love of hockey, and we’re proud to welcome the athletes, officials and fans taking part in this tournament. The event builds on our province’s para hockey legacy and highlights how sport brings people together.”

“Newfoundland and Labrador has a deep connection to hockey, and hosting the Para Cup is an opportunity to celebrate the skill, dedication and resilience of these remarkable athletes. Paradise has a proud history of welcoming national and international sport, and through a $30,000 contribution from Celebrate NL to support securing this event, the tournament will bring communities together while inspiring fans of all ages across our province,” said The Honourable Andrea Barbour, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The official tournament schedule and ticket information will be announced at a later date. Fans can stay up to date on tournament information by signing up to become a Hockey Canada Insider.

For more information on Hockey Canada and the Para Hockey Cup, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Media Contacts

Branden Crowe, Hockey Canada
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Sarah Rowe, Town of Paradise
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Sara Norris, Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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