{"id":628170,"date":"2026-04-25T17:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/628170\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T17:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:44:12","slug":"winnipeg-product-filewich-re-signs-with-hometown-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/628170\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg Product Filewich Re-Signs with Hometown Club"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calgary Surge Announce Three Marquee Games Across Alberta This Summer<\/a> <\/p>\n

April 23, 2026\n<\/p>\n

Professional sports and live entertainment company, REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc. (REAL) announced today that its Calgary Surge property of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) will host three marquee games during the 2026 season, with stops in Lethbridge, Red Deer, and a highly anticipated return to the Scotiabank Saddledome during the Calgary Stampede. Following the success of their first neutral-site event in Red Deer, the team continues to expand its reach beyond its home venue at WinSport Event Centre, bringing high-energy professional basketball and unforgettable fan experiences to communities across Alberta. “The Calgary Surge continue to find impactful ways to bring the CEBL experience to Albertans,” said CEBL President and CEO Ty Mazereeuw. “These marquee events will deliver exciting pro basketball featuring teams from three provinces, connecting Canadians and their communities through our sport.” \u201cTens of thousands of Albertans have embraced the Surge and the CEBL, and we take seriously the responsibility that comes with that support,\u201d said Jason Ribeiro, Co-Chairman & President of REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc. \u201cAs live events operators and community builders, we believe these marquee games do more than showcase great basketball \u2014 they create energy, drive economic impact, and help strengthen communities across our province. We are deeply grateful for the partnerships we\u2019ve formed with venues, municipalities, and fans that have enabled us to scale the growth of basketball across Canada.\u201d Building on the success of the league\u2019s first neutral-site regular season game, the Calgary Surge will return to Red Deer\u2019s Marchant Crane Centrium for SURGE 2 RED DEER for the second consecutive year. The team will face the Edmonton Stingers on Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m., welcoming fans from across the province. Last year\u2019s Battle of Alberta was the fourth-highest grossing and attended game in franchise history, creating an electric atmosphere and showcasing Red Deer\u2019s growing passion for basketball and arts and culture. \u201cSport is key to building healthy, vibrant communities and is a driver of sport tourism, as fans and athletes play, stay, shop and dine,\u201d said Honourable Andrew Boitchenko, Minister of Tourism and Sport. \u201cI\u2019d like to offer a warm Alberta welcome to all CEBL teams from across the country, as they visit the host cities of Lethbridge, Red Deer, and Calgary, and best of luck to our Calgary Surge and Edmonton Stingers!\u201d Next up, the Surge will play a marquee game in Lethbridge on Saturday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m., introducing professional basketball to southern Alberta. The Surge will take on the Montreal Alliance in this historic SURGE 2 LETHBRIDGE matchup, marking the team\u2019s first-ever appearance in the city. The event will feature the same high-energy game presentation, entertainment, and community engagement that have defined the Surge experience. \u201cLethbridge is proud to host the Calgary Surge and the Canadian Elite Basketball League for this historic return of professional basketball to our city,\u201d says Mayor Blaine Hyggen. \u201cIt\u2019s an exciting opportunity to showcase Lethbridge\u2019s vibrant community, outstanding facilities and enthusiasm for major sporting events. We\u2019re ready to welcome fans from across the region for a memorable night!\u201d Lastly, in collaboration with the Calgary Stampede, REAL also announced the return of professional basketball to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth with SURGE 2 STAMPEDE taking place on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome where the Calgary Surge will face the Vancouver Bandits. The Calgary Surge and the Vancouver Bandits had the two best regular season records in the CEBL during the 2025 season and were opponents in the Western Conference Semifinal that saw the Surge victorious and qualify for their third straight Championship Weekend appearance. Game tickets, starting at $44 plus applicable fees and taxes, include admission to Stampede Park for the entire day and night on July 9, giving fans the chance to explore the rides, food, music, and entertainment of the Calgary Stampede. Fans can attend the game and then make their way to the Coca-Cola Stage to catch globally successful alt-rock phenomenon Mother Mother at 9:00pm or Nashville North to see one of Billboard\u2019s top country artists of the decade, Chris Young at 10:15pm. \u201cWe see every year through our Rodeo and Chuckwagon and Relay Races how live sport brings people together at the Calgary Stampede,\u201d said Allison Wright, Director of Stampede Programming at the Calgary Stampede. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to build on that tradition by welcoming the Calgary Surge back to Stampede 2026 and offering fans an all-in-one experience \u2014 from a full day exploring all that the Stampede has to offer, to live professional basketball at the Saddledome, and the chance to keep the celebration going after the final buzzer.\u201d Tickets for all three events are available now via SURGE2REDDEER.ca , SURGE2LETHBRIDGE.ca , and SURGE2STAMPEDE.ca . Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early to ensure the best selection. For more information on the event and ticket options, visit calgarysurge.ca. Additional Quotes Susan Eymann \u2013 Executive Director, Lethbridge Sport Council \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome the Calgary Surge to Lethbridge. Their approach to using the game to bring people together and share messages of inclusion reflects what we believe in \u2014 that everyone is welcome in sport, whether you\u2019re participating or cheering from the sidelines.\u201d \ufeff ### REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc. & the Calgary Surge REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc. (REAL) is a professional sports and live entertainment company co-founded by Jason Ribeiro that owns and operates the Calgary Surge and Saskatoon Mamba Professional Basketball Clubs and REAL Studios. The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating as the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sport, entertainment, and arts and culture. Over three seasons, the Surge have made three straight CEBL Championship Weekend appearances, were crowned Western Conference Champions in 2023 and 2025, hold the league\u2019s single-game attendance record, and have sent over 6500 deserving kids and families to their games for free. 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