Sidney – The Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games Host Society announced the 2026 sport package for the 55+ BC Games. The Games will be held September 8-12, 2026 and will see 27 sports and activities offered for the 2500+ participants, including 3 demonstration sports.
| 8-Ball | Archery | Badminton | Carpet Bowling | Cribbage |
| Cycling | Darts | Disc Golf | Five Pin Bowling | Golf |
| Horseshoes | Ice Curling | Hockey | Lawn Bowling | Mountain Bike Racing |
| Pickleball | Soccer | Slo-Pitch | Snooker | Swimming |
| Table Tennis | Tennis | Track and Field | Triathlon |
Demonstration Sports New to 2026:
| 5km Trail Run | Cornhole | Gravel Bike Racing |
The 55+ BC Games are presented on an annual basis in different host cities by the BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS). The 55+ BC Games were previously held in Nanaimo in 2025 where they hosted over 2,500 participants.
The 55+ BC Games are an important part of the BC sport system and the largest annual multi-sport gathering event in the province. The Games offer the opportunity to celebrate sport and active living with other participants from across the province and experience the hospitality of the host city.
Each year the Games attract approximately 2,500 participants and require over 1,200 volunteers to stage and deliver the Games in the Host Community.
Participant registration for the Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games is scheduled to begin on March 16th, 2026. If you are interested in helping to bring the Games to Kamloops as a volunteer, please visit the Volunteer information page HERE.
QUOTES
Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport: The 55+ BC Games are a meaningful showcase of sport, active living, and the community pride shared across British Columbia. Each year, the Games bring people together in friendly competition and highlight the lifelong value of staying active at every age, while highlighting the vibrant spirit that unites our province. We look forward to Kamloops welcoming participants next September and sharing the exceptional hospitality and spirit the city is known for.
Diane Murphy, President, BC Seniors Games Society: Congratulations to the Kamloops Host Society who have put together a comprehensive sports and activity package for the 55 + BC Games. The BC Seniors Games Society is excited about all that is being offered, including three new demo sports; Trail running, Gravel Bike Racing and Cornhole!
Kamloops is known as “Canada’s Tournament Capital”, for their outstanding volunteers, excellent facilities and incredible experience hosting major sporting events as well as various BC and Canada Games.
The BCSGS is grateful for the enthusiasm of the Kamloops Host Society, as well as all of the volunteers, sponsors, and supporters within the local community and surrounding areas as they work together to focus on making the 55+ BC Games a tremendous experience for everyone.
Join us in Kamloops the city in the heart of the sunny southern interior, “where the rivers meet” located on the unceded and traditional lands of the T’Kemlups Secwepmec within the Secwepmec Nation territory, to celebrate being active and enjoy good competition at the 55+ BC Games from September 8th to 12th, 2026.
Ron McColl, President, Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games Host Society: Kamloops, Canada’s Tournament Capital, is extremely proud to host the upcoming 2026 55+ BC Games, and are ready to welcome you to perform and play in our community. Our Director of Sport, with the support of our Board of Directors, has thoughtfully curated a selection of events showcasing facilities that not only allow for good play, but also make our community shine. Come and “Perform in the Tournament Capital, and Play in the Loops” in September of 2026!
ABOUT THE 55+ BC GAMES
The 55+ BC Games is an annual, multi-sport competition celebrating active and healthy adults 55 years of age and older. The Games are funded primarily by the BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS) and the Provincial Government. They are an important part of the Sport for Life Long Term Athlete Development, with many of the Provincial Sport Organizations providing support. The BCSGS is the parent organization that is responsible for the overall governance of the Games, the sport specific rules, and the liaison with the participants.
The economic impact of the 55+ BC Games averages over $6 million to the host community. In addition, host communities benefit from the development of capacity to host large multi-sport events by training volunteers and improved infrastructure through the Games Legacy program. Please visit www.55plusbcgames.org for more information.
MEDIA CONTACTS
For more information contact:
Website: https://www.55plusbcgames.org
Media contact: Diane Murphy, President, BC Seniors Games Society president@55plusbcgames.org
