Calgary’s sports calendar turns provincial this week, with three Calgary-Edmonton matchups highlighting a crowded weekend.
The Battle of Alberta begins Friday night with two games in Calgary. The Hitmen host the Edmonton Oil Kings at 7 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome, while the University of Calgary Dinos face the Alberta Golden Bears at the same time at McMahon Stadium.
The football matchup carries particular importance as the Canada West season moves deeper into its second half. With provincial pride and valuable conference positioning at stake, the Dinos will try to make home field count against their northern rivals.
The professional hockey version follows Saturday. The Flames travel to Rogers Place for a 7 p.m. preseason game against the Oilers. The result will not count in the standings, but Calgary-Edmonton games rarely feel completely meaningless, especially for young players competing for roster spots.
There is plenty beyond the provincial rivalry. Cavalry FC hosts FC Supra du Québec at ATCO Field on Friday at 7 p.m., while the Stampeders visit Ottawa on Saturday at 1 p.m. for the second half of their home-and-home series.
Sunday belongs to Calgary’s soccer clubs. Calgary Wild FC welcomes Vancouver Rise FC to McMahon Stadium at 2 p.m. for the Wild’s final home match of the regular season. The MRU Cougars and Calgary Dinos also continue their respective Canada West soccer schedules during the weekend.
From campus football to junior and NHL hockey, Alberta bragging rights will be available on multiple fronts.
Times are Mountain unless otherwise noted. Results are included for games already completed.
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Tuesday, Sept. 22
Calgary Flames 3, Vancouver Canucks 1 — Final
NHL preseason
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Friday, Sept. 25
MRU Cougars men’s soccer vs. Thompson Rivers — 3 p.m.
Canada West
MRU Stadium Field, Calgary
Cavalry FC vs. FC Supra du Québec — 7 p.m.
Canadian Premier League
ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, Foothills County
Student Match.
Calgary Hitmen vs. Edmonton Oil Kings — 7 p.m.
Western Hockey League
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Calgary Dinos football vs. Alberta Golden Bears — 7 p.m.
Canada West
McMahon Stadium, Calgary
MRU Cougars women’s hockey vs. Carleton Ravens — 7 p.m.
Exhibition
Flames Community Arenas, Calgary
Calgary Firestarter U15 AA female hockey tournament
Opening day
Great Plains Recreation Facility, Calgary
The 16-team tournament continues through Sunday.
Saturday, Sept. 26
SAIT Trojans women’s soccer vs. Olds College — noon
ACAC
Cohos Commons Field, Calgary
MRU Cougars women’s soccer vs. Calgary Dinos — 1 p.m.
Canada West
MRU Campus Field, Calgary
SAIT Trojans men’s soccer vs. Olds College — 2:15 p.m.
ACAC
Cohos Commons Field, Calgary
MRU Cougars women’s hockey vs. Red Deer Polytechnic — 3 p.m.
Exhibition
Flames Community Arenas, Calgary
Calgary Dinos women’s rugby vs. Alberta Pandas — 3:30 p.m.
Canada West
Calgary Rugby Union, Calgary
Calgary Dinos men’s soccer vs. UBC Okanagan — 4:30 p.m.
Canada West
McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Calgary Dinos women’s hockey vs. Carleton Ravens — 5 p.m.
Exhibition (1/3)
Father David Bauer Arena, Calgary
Calgary Firestarter U15 AA female hockey tournament
Preliminary-round play
Great Plains Recreation Facility, Calgary
Sunday, Sept. 27
Calgary Wild FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC — 2 p.m.
Northern Super League
McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Calgary’s final home match of the 2026 regular season.
MRU Cougars men’s soccer vs. UBC Okanagan — 3 p.m.
Canada West
MRU Stadium Field, Calgary
Calgary Dinos men’s soccer vs. Trinity Western — 6 p.m.
Canada West
McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Calgary Firestarter U15 AA female hockey tournament
Final day
Great Plains Recreation Facility, Calgary
Away Events
Thursday, Sept. 24
Calgary Flames at Seattle Kraken — 7:40 p.m. MT
NHL preseason
6:40 p.m. PT
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Wash.
Friday, Sept. 25
MRU Cougars men’s hockey at Alaska Anchorage — 8 p.m. MT
Exhibition
6 p.m. AKDT
Avis Alaska Sports Complex, Anchorage, Alaska
Calgary Dinos men’s hockey at UBC Thunderbirds — 9 p.m. MT
Exhibition
8 p.m. PT
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver, B.C.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks — 1 p.m. MT
CFL
3 p.m. ET
TD Place, Ottawa
Calgary enters at 6-8 following last week’s 40-38 victory.
Calgary Dinos men’s hockey at UBC Thunderbirds — 5 p.m. MT
Exhibition
4 p.m. PT
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver, B.C.
Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers — 7 p.m.
NHL preseason
Rogers Place, Edmonton
MRU Cougars men’s hockey at Alaska Fairbanks — 9 p.m. MT
Exhibition
7 p.m. AKDT
Carlson Center, Fairbanks, Alaska
Sunday, Sept. 27
SAIT Trojans women’s soccer at Red Deer Polytechnic — noon
ACAC
Red Deer, Alta.
SAIT Trojans men’s soccer at Red Deer Polytechnic — 2:15 p.m.
ACAC
Red Deer, Alta.
(2/3)
Calgary Wranglers at Abbotsford Canucks — 7 p.m. MT
AHL preseason
6 p.m. PT
Abbotsford Centre, Abbotsford, B.C.