BC Games Society announces sport package for Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games
The BC Games Society has announced the full contingent of sports that will take part in the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games from July 22 to 26, 2026.
Just over 3,000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports in Kelowna, which previously hosted the BC Games in 1980, 1994, and 2008.
Earlier in 2025, Horse Council BC, Basketball BC, and BC Soccer announced the withdrawal of equestrian, 3×3 basketball, and soccer from the 2026 BC Summer Games. All accredited provincial or disability sport organizations will be invited to apply or reapply for inclusion in the 2028 BC Winter and BC Summer Games.
Inclusion of sports in the BC Games is determined through the Core Sport Policy. The policy outlines the criteria that provincial and disability sport organizations must meet to qualify and ensures that the BC Games continues to deliver exceptional experiences through sport to young athletes from all over the province.
The BC Winter and BC Summer Games are British Columbia’s biennial celebration of sport and community. Since 1978, the BC Games have had over 370,000 participants and volunteers, plus thousands more attend as spectators and supporters.
To learn more about the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games, visit bcsummergames.ca.
| AGES | GENDER | SPORT | ATHLETES | COACHES | OFFICIALS | TOTAL |
| 11–15 | M & F | Artistic Swimming | 56 | 16 | 17 | 89 |
| 14–15 | M & F | Athletics | 288 | 32 | 41 | 361 |
| 12–40 | M & F | Athletics-Special Olympics | 16 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 15U; 16U | M & F | Baseball | 128 | 24 | 22 | 174 |
| U14 | M | Basketball-Boys | 80 | 16 | 11 | 107 |
| U14 | F | Basketball-Girls | 80 | 16 | 11 | 107 |
| 17U | M & F | Beach Volleyball | 32 | 16 | 8 | 56 |
| 15–16 | M & F | Box Lacrosse | 152 | 32 | 14 | 198 |
| 13–16; U19 | M & F | Canoe/Kayak | 104 | 32 | 25 | 161 |
| 14–15 | M & F | Field Lacrosse | 152 | 32 | 14 | 198 |
| 12–16 | M & F | Golf | 48 | 16 | 15 | 79 |
| U17 | M & F | Rowing | 64 | 16 | 12 | 92 |
| U17 | F | Rugby-Girls | 96 | 24 | 12 | 132 |
| U15; U19 | M & F | Sailing | 72 | 16 | 7 | 95 |
| U15 | F | Softball-Girls | 120 | 32 | 12 | 164 |
| U15 | M & F | Swimming | 160 | 16 | 30 | 206 |
| 13–30 | M & F | Swimming-Para | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 12–40 | M & F | Swimming-Special Olympics | 24 | 6 | 1 | 31 |
| 10–17 | M & F | Towed Water Sports | 48 | 16 | 20 | 84 |
| 14–15 | M & F | Triathlon | 52 | 16 | 8 | 76 |
| 13–15 | M & F | Ultimate | 112 | 16 | 0 | 128 |
| 15U | M | Volleyball-Boys | 112 | 16 | 6 | 134 |
| 15U | F | Volleyball-Girls | 112 | 16 | 6 | 134 |
| 14–17 | M & F | Wrestling | 136 | 16 | 14 | 166 |
| TOTALS | 2252 | 445 | 308 | 3005 |
Alison Noble, President and CEO, BC Games Society
“The BC Games are a crucial step in the sport development pathway in British Columbia and the 2026 BC Summer Games represent an exciting opportunity for athletes, coaches, and officials across these 19 sports to create lasting memories. Kelowna has a long history of hosting successful BC Games and we look forward to watching B.C.’s up and coming athletes develop and experience the magic of the Games once again 2026.”
Diane St-Denis, Executive Director, Softball BC
“The BC Summer Games offer a vital development opportunity for softball athletes, coaches, and umpires. This multi-sport event serves as a natural stepping stone for those aiming to compete at higher levels, including the Canada Games and the national team. Participants can aspire to follow in the footsteps of BC Games alumni and Olympic bronze medalists Emma Entzminger and Sara Groenewegen. Additionally, the Games provide an excellent platform for umpires looking to advance to pan-provincial and national competitions.”
MEDIA CONTACT
David Conlin
Senior Manager-Marketing and Communications
BC Games Society
davidc@bcgames.org
