Two finalists are now left in the bidding race for the 2028 Memorial Cup, and the Moncton Wildcats are one of them.
The Canadian Hockey League announced on Monday that they are up against the Quebec Remparts to host the event.
The two clubs were selected by a committee made up of five individuals with extensive knowledge and experience in sports.
“Moncton and Québec are two proud hockey markets with deep connections to this championship, passionate fan bases, strong organizational leadership, and a clear understanding of what it takes to host an event of this calibre. We are confident either city would provide an exceptional stage for the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota, and we thank all of the QMJHL clubs that expressed interest in being part of this process,” Dan MacKenzie, President of the CHL, said.
Both organizations will now submit formal written bids and present them.
“The Moncton Wildcats are thrilled to be named a finalist to host the 2028 Memorial Cup. We look forward to presenting our vision of this major event to the selection committee. We know we have the fans, sponsors, hockey organization, and community support both in the Greater Moncton Area and the province to host another successful national championship,” shared R.J. Irving, President of the Moncton Wildcats. “We also have state-of-the-art facilities and an established standard of winning on the ice. With additional events planned in the community to complement the on-ice competition, Moncton will be the place everyone will want to be in May 2028.”
The Remparts and Wildcats will be evaluated in four categories: Business Operations; Local Atmosphere, Events & Community Engagement; Event Logistics; and Hockey Operations.
The winner of the 2028 Memorial Cup is expected to be announced by the end of October.
The 2027 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota will be hosted by the Guelph Storm of the OHL and staged in Guelph, Ontario, from Thursday, May 20, through Sunday, May 30, 2027.
