Overview

• The Canadian Hockey League identified the two Ontario clubs as the remaining bidders to stage the 2027 tournament.
• The site selection committee expects to choose the host between late November and early December 2025 following review of written submissions.
• The same five-member group that shortlisted the bids will make the final decision.
• The Memorial Cup includes the three CHL champions plus a host, and if the host also wins the OHL title the league’s other finalist can receive a berth.
• Kitchener has hosted four times and won in 1982 and 2003, while Guelph hosted in 2002 and has yet to win the trophy.