Kelowna, BC, August 13, 2026 – AFL Canada has announced the full tournament schedule for the 2026 49th Parallel Cup, to be held on August 29th in Kelowna, British Columbia.
The Rutland Recreation Park will play host to a full day of footy, with four matches scheduled throughout the day.
The tournament kicks off at 9:00am PT with a Men’s Exhibition Match between the host Okanagan Roosters and the USA Men’s Development Team.
Team Canada will then take centre stage, starting with the Women’s Senior Match between Team Canada Northern Lights and Team USA Freedom at 11:15am followed by the Men’s Senior Match between Team Canada Northwind and Team USA Revolution at 1:30pm.
Finally, the day will conclude with the Women’s Development Match between Canada Midnight Suns and the USA Women’s Development Team at 3:45pm.
Admission to the tournament is free and everyone is welcome to come and cheer on the best footy players in North America. Fans are also encouraged to stop by the fan zone, which will include a licensed beer garden, delicious Lemon Lime Bitters, and authentic Australian Meat Pies.
For those watching across Canada and around the world, all matches will be live streamed on the AFL Canada YouTube channel.
Full Tournament Schedule
Men’s Exhibition Match
9:00am PT
USA Men’s Development Team
Okanagan Roosters
Women’s Senior Match
11:15am PT
Team USA Freedom
Team Canada Northern Lights
Trophy Presentation
Men’s Senior Match
1:30pm PT
Team USA Revolution
Team Canada Northwind
Trophy Presentation
Women’s Development Match
3:45pm PT
USA Women’s Development Team
Canada Midnight Suns
Medal Presentation
About the 49th Parallel Cup
The 49th Parallel Cup was first played in Chicago, Illinois in 1999. The first Women’s competition was held in 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The 2026 49th Parallel Cup will be held in Kelowna, British Columbia on August 29th. The tournament will feature Men’s and Women’s National Teams from Canada and the USA, national development teams, and local representative sides.
All matches will be broadcast live on the AFL Canada YouTube page. Follow AFL Canada on social media or visit the AFL Canada website for all the latest news and updates.
About AFL Canada
AFL Canada is the AFL-sanctioned National Governing Body and not-for-profit committed to promoting, growing, and developing the sport of Australian Football in Canada. Since 1989, AFL Canada has supported clubs, leagues, and provincial associations through program development, resources, national and international tournaments, marketing, youth programs, and other strategic initiatives.
As the recognized AFL International Affiliate, AFL Canada is motivated to ensure the game can prosper and progress through all formats, levels, and competitions across the country. To learn more, visit AFL Canada.
Contact
Greg Bridges
Executive Director
AFL Canada
email : greg@aflcanada.com
