Gateway to Worlds

Name: Gateway to Worlds
Start: 2026-07-03T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-05T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9

Schedule

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9 | Thorold, ON

Gateway to Worlds runs July 3–5, 2026, serving as the ultimate lead-in to the World Outdoor Ball Hockey Championships later in September. Featuring Men’s B, C, and D, Co-ed Open, and Women’s Open divisions, this highly competitive summer event brings together top teams looking to test themselves ahead of the world stage. More than just a tournament, Gateway to Worlds raises the stakes: each divisional champion earns free entry into their respective WOBHC division, along with a team discount on Knapper gear, making it one of the most value-driven events on the calendar. Designed as both a proving ground and a preview of what’s to come, this event is a must-play for teams with championship ambitions.
Entry fee of $850 + tax per team – Registration deadline is June 24, 2026.
For more info, visit our event webpage: ballhockey.com/gateway (coming soon)