BCHL announces 2026 Road Show return to Burns Lake
The BCHL announced today, in partnership with the Lake Babine Nation, that the league’s 2026 Road Show event will return to Burns Lake, B.C.
On Feb. 14 and 15, the Prince George Spruce Kings and the Coquitlam Express will play two regular season games at Tom Forsyth Arena.
This marks the second time the BCHL Road Show will take place in Burns Lake after the league held the event there in 2023.
“We are thrilled to be returning to Burns Lake for the 2026 Road Show,” said BCHL Commissioner Steven Cocker. “The 2023 event was a huge success, with a sellout both games, so it was an easy decision to return.”
“We would also like to thank the Lake Babine Nation for their support of this event. It would not have been possible to return to the community without them.”
“This event is a great vehicle for a better understanding of sporting events,” said Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilfred Adams. “It shows what is possible for our young people to achieve and serves as a beacon of excellence in sports to foster a better relationship between members and sporting organizations. Let’s keep this going for the sake of the young people.”
In addition to the games, BCHL players and staff will participate in school visits, community events throughout the weekend, as well as a traditional feast hosted by the Lake Babine Nation.
“The BCHL Roadshow was a great experience for Burns Lake in 2023,” said Mayor Henry Wiebe. “It brought our community together, inspired our youth and showcased our vibrant spirit to visitors from across the province. Events like this remind us of the power of sport to unite, energize and create lasting memories. We were proud to work with Lake Babine Nation to host the BCHL and are grateful for the opportunity to do so again in 2026.”
This will be the fourth BCHL Road Show event since 2020. In previous years, the event was held in Kitimat, B.C. (2020), Burns Lake (2023) and Quesnel, B.C. (2023).
Additional information, including ticket sales, will be announced at a later date.