Speed Skating Canada has confirmed that Vancouver will return to the international short track calendar as a host city for the 2026/27 ISU World Tour season — marking the first time the city has hosted elite international short track competition since the 2010 Winter Olympics.
For those who remember the atmosphere at Pacific Coliseum during Vancouver 2010, the news carries significant weight. That Olympic program helped cement a generation of Canadian short track fans and produced some of the most memorable race moments of the era.
Bringing international short track back to Vancouver signals confidence from both Speed Skating Canada and the ISU in the city's ability to deliver an elite event experience and strong crowd turnout.
The Vancouver announcement is part of a larger Canadian commitment to hosting ISU events in 2026/27. Montreal, which successfully staged the 2026 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships, is also included in the World Tour circuit for the coming season.
Canada's dual-city hosting presence reinforces the country's growing status as one of the sport's key infrastructure markets — not just a competitive powerhouse, but an event destination.
Details on exact dates and venue logistics for the Vancouver stop are expected in the coming months. Given the city's history with the sport and the current strength of the Canadian national team, demand for tickets is expected to be high.
Source: Speed Skating Canada official news (April 27, 2026)
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