Pride Cup

Get Ready for the Third Annual Pride Cup!

The Battle of Alberta is making its epic return to Fan Park @ ICE District for the third-annual Pride Cup ball hockey championship! Brought to you by OEG Sports and Entertainment in partnership with the Edmonton Oilers, Pride Tape, and MacEwan University’s Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 17th, because you won’t want to miss the Edmonton Rage taking on the Calgary Pioneers. It’s going to be an intense showdown as these fierce rivals compete for the chance to lift the coveted Pride Cup.

Grab your friends, wear your team colors, and come down to Fan Park for a day full of fun, community spirit, and fantastic ball hockey action. See you there!

This event is free to attend and no ticket is required.

Event Timeline:

• 12:00 PM: Community Leaders Game
• 1:00 PM: NHL / WHL Alumni Game
• 2:00 PM: Pride Cup Championship Game (Edmonton Rage vs Calgary Pioneers)

About ICE District

ICE District is the largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district in Canada that is delivering an energy and feeling unlike anything Edmonton has seen before. ICE District has ushered in a new era of entertainment in the form of epic concerts, heart-stopping NHL and WHL hockey and world-class gaming, boutique shopping, trendy dining and more. The home of the Edmonton Oilers and a shining jewel in the live entertainment industry, Rogers Place is the award-winning venue of choice in Western Canada—with a capacity for up to 20,000 fans. ICE District Plaza and Fan Park @ ICE District host year-round outdoor events from concerts and festivals to major sporting events and community programming. All of this, just steps from sophisticated residences and premium office space.

This is ICE District. Live, Work, Play, Stay. Learn more at icedistrict.com.

About Pride Tape

Pride Tape is a badge of support from teammates, coaches, parents and pros to young LGBTQ+ players. It shows every player that they belong playing the sports they love. That we’re all on the same team. Our sole purpose is to promote diversity, equality and inclusion through sport. In fact, we created Pride Tape, so one day we won’t need Pride Tape.

Learn more at Pridetape.com

About The MacEwan Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity

The MacEwan Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity is a scholarly hub that supports research, teaching and community service work related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression on campus and in the community. We develop inclusive and responsive policies, support evidence-informed practices, and encourage the full and equitable participation of sexual and gender minorities on campus and in society.

Learn more at https://www.macewan.ca/campus-life/centre-for-sexual-and-gender-diversity

About Edmonton Rage

The Edmonton Rage was formed in July 2019. Our Mission Statement is to provide a safe, inclusive space for ice hockey in the Edmonton Area. We have a team and a community focused on inclusivity in sport for LGBT+ athletes and allies. Whether you are playing on our team or just want to get out and skate and maybe shoot a puck around on the ice, we have a space for everyone!

Learn more at edmontonrage.ca

About Calgary Pioneers

The Calgary Pioneers is part of the Calgary Inclusive Hockey Association (CIHA) and was formed to foster, grow, and promote an LGBTQ focused hockey community with an emphasis on equality in sport at all levels. We thrive to demonstrate mutual respect of every team member and opponent in the locker room, on the ice and in the community, ultimately promoting LGBTQ equality and being recognized as leaders in acceptance.