This afternoon, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation announced that the City of Corner Brook will host the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games.
Minister Crocker was joined by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Member of the House of Assembly for Corner Brook, the Mayor of Corner Brook, his Worship Jim Parsons, and Darren Colbourne, member of the Board of Directors for Sport NL.
As the largest multi-sport event in the province, the Newfoundland and Labrador Games welcomes close to 1,600 athletes, coaches and staff and involves approximately 500 active and dedicated volunteers. The province’s top athletes between the ages of 11 and 18 years old will compete in a variety of summer sports at the 2026 Summer Games, including track and field, swimming, soccer and more.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Games are coordinated by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, in partnership with Sport Newfoundland and Labrador and provincial sport organizations. The Games are held every two years, alternating between winter and summer.
The announcement of the 2026 Summer Games location comes during the Provincial Government’s Year of Sport Celebration. To celebrate athletes and sport organizations throughout the province, approximately $4.5 million has been earmarked to support sport initiatives. The Provincial Government has also supported athletes and sport in this province through an investment of close to $50 million for the upcoming 2025 Canada Games, including legacy infrastructure which will support generations of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to come.
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“I am delighted to announce the City of Corner Brook as the location of the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. The Games are a fantastic event for young athletes and are about so much more than sport – the camaraderie and friendships made have the potential to last a lifetime. I wish the organizing committee the best as their planning ramps up for 2026 and I look forward to cheering on our province’s young athletes.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“With our well-deserved reputation for hospitality, volunteerism and top-of-the-line sports and recreation facilities, I am thrilled that Corner Brook will once again play host to the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. These events are near and dear to the hearts of our province’s young athletes and the people who cheer them on every day. We can’t wait to see them all in Corner Brook in 2026.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
MHA for the District of Corner Brook
“Sport NL is excited that the City of Corner Brook and the Host Committee will host the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games in Corner Brook. As the province’s premier event for young athletes, the Newfoundland and Labrador Games will offer an unforgettable experience while fostering future excellence. We are eager to work alongside the City of Corner Brook and the Host Committee to deliver a fantastic week of competition and camaraderie for athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers across the province.”
Raeleen Baggs
President, Sport NL
“Corner Brook is thrilled to welcome the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games in 2026, showcasing our city’s exceptional sports and recreation facilities. We have a proven track record of hosting successful sporting events, and our community is ready to provide an unforgettable experience. We eagerly anticipate hosting the athletes and their families, celebrating their achievements and the spirit of competition.”
His Worship Jim Parsons
Mayor, City of Corner Brook
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