CELEBRATING FOUR DECADES OF SPORT.
Every spring—40 springs so far to be exact—over a thousand athletes from across the continent converge on Calgarian courts, rinks, lanes, fields, and snow to give their all. Western Cup is a festival filled with fun and fabulosity, with nine thrilling sport tournaments that bring the whole thing to life.
All sports' registration portals for Western Cup XLI are now open, each listed below.
Please note the tournament for each sport participating in Western Cup is run by its own organization. For questions, it’s best to reach out to your sport’s organization directly. You will find contact info for the individual sport organizations in the sections below.
Western Cup is, and always has been, a safe space. It's an event filled with friendly competition where everyone is welcome, no matter how they identify. Our athletes are fiercely passionate about their sports and in the way they support and show kindness to one another.
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Apollo has always stood for creating safe spaces for everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. We stand with everyone who shares those values and we are committed to supporting those who are oppressed.
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No matter what colours are in your rainbow, no matter how you identify, we want you to know you are welcome here. We see you. We celebrate you. We validate you. And we love you for exactly who you are.
Athlete Registration & Kickoff Mixer Presented by Home and Away
Thursday, April 17, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Home and Away (1207 First St SW, Calgary)
Register for your tournament and mix and mingle with your fellow athletes and fans at the Athlete Registration & Kickoff Mixer, presented by Home and Away! Featuring food discounts, charitable donations for every local beer purchased, free gaming, a DJ, dance floor, and a drag show hosted by Calgary legend and Canada's Drag Race finalist...Nearah Nuff!
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Nearah Nuff competed and placed in the top four on Season 4 of Canada's Drag Race. She describes herself as a 'Stampede on Heels' whose drag is sexy, glamorous, and fierce, and as the Season 4 Lip-Sync Assassin, prepare yourself to absolutely get one hell of a good show.
GLITZ. GLAMOUR. GAMES.
One Night in Monaco
Friday, April 18, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Imperial Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Calgary (700 Centre St SE, Calgary)
Take in a night of glitz, glamour, games, cocktails, and performances, hosted by none other than Nearah Nuff! Enjoy an exciting cabaret-style environment, vendors, amazing raffle prizes, and a big-ticket auction item (to be announced soon!).
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Entry is free and everyone is welcome!
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Headlined by DJ Joash Charles, whose sets bring a mixture of turntablism techniques, instrumentals, and clever word play. He is the official DJ of the Calgary Stampeders, and placed second in the most recent Red Bull 3Style Canadian Finals. His party-rocking reputation has found him on bills with acts such as Skratch Bastid, Four Colour Zack, Nick Bike, J. Espinosa, Jarreau Vandal, Chase B, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Maseo, and Jayemkayem, and his ventures into the electronic world have brought him to the stage with Skrillex, RL Grime, Ahadadream, James Hype, Grandtheft, Major Lazer, and Thuglil.​ You can always expect to hear something you've never heard before at a Joash Charles set.
Wrap up your Western Cup weekend with an unforgettable night! Dance the night away at Play Haus—Calgary's biggest queer dance extravaganza. Grab your friends, meet some new ones, and let loose on the dance floor in an epic celebration you'll never forget. Doors open at 9:00, and there will be a major reveal on the dance floor at 11:30 that you will not want to miss.
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Get your tickets early to take advantage of Early Bird pricing! Prices will increase the day of the event and at the door, so don't wait—secure your spot now.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the îethka Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney), the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Districts 5 and 6), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. As we compete in our tournaments, we recognize the enduring presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples to this land, honor their rich histories, cultures, and traditions and strive to create an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the diverse cultures and values of all participants.