From July 9 to 12, 2025, over 50 teams from across Western Canada will descend on Saskatoon, Martensville, and Warman for the return of one of the country’s longest running and most prestigious junior ball hockey events: the Western Challenge Cup (WCC).
The annual tournament will feature top-tier competition in four youth divisions, U11, U13, U15, and U17, with players battling for Western Canadian bragging rights and the coveted championship titles.
This event will take place at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon, the Martensville Recreation Centre and the Warman Home Centre Communiplex.
More than just a tournament, the Western Challenge Cup serves as a scouting opportunity for players with aspirations of representing their country. Athletes will have the chance to catch the attention of selectors for Team Canada’s Junior Ball Hockey Teams, which compete at International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF) events, including the U16 and U18 World Championships.
First held in 1999, the Western Challenge Cup was founded by minor ball hockey associations in British Columbia and Alberta. Today, it continues to be a cornerstone event for elite youth ball hockey players from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
With fast-paced action, high-level skill, and a strong sense of community, the 2025 Western Challenge Cup is set to be another unforgettable chapter in Canadian ball hockey history.
