While Kamloops may be cold in the winter, the warmth of a packed arena or the energy from a WolfPack game can warm you up quickly. This winter, whether you’re cheering on the Kamloops Blazers during a heated rivalry game, catching the Storm leading their league in points at McArthur Island, or watching the WolfPack battle it out on home court, there’s no shortage of action for sports fans this season. From holiday traditions like the annual Blazers Teddy Bear toss to key late-season matchups, these next few months offer plenty of chances to support local athletes while enjoying a night out with your family and friends. Here is your guide to all the can’t-miss athletic moments in Kamloops this winter.
December
December marks the start of a packed winter sports season in Kamloops, highlighted by holiday-themed hockey nights and early conference matchups. The Kamloops Blazers will kick things off in the month with their annual Teddy Bear Toss against the newly added Penticton Vees on Dec. 5, followed by a home game against the Tri-City Americans before heading into their holiday break.
Upon their return, the Blazers will face the Calgary Hitmen (Dec.27) and the Prince George Cougars (Dec. 30) at home to wrap up 2025. Over at McArthur Island, the Kamloops Storm host a pair of early-month matchups against the Kelowna Chiefs (Dec. 6) and the Golden Riders (Dec. 12). TRU also gets in on the action, with the WolfPack basketball teams hosting UNBC to wrap up the fall semester on Dec.5.
Kamloops Storm – McArthur Island Sports Centre
- Sat, Dec 6 – vs Kelowna Chiefs, 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Dec 12 – vs Golden Riders, 7:00 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers – Sandman Centre
- Fri, Dec 5 – vs Penticton Vees, 7:00 p.m. (Teddy Bear Toss)
- Wed, Dec 17 – vs Tri-City Americans, 7:00 p.m. (WolfPack Wednesday)
- Sat, Dec 27 – vs Calgary Hitmen, 6:00 p.m.
- Tue, Dec 30 – vs Prince George Cougars, 7:00 p.m.
WolfPack (TRU) Athletics – Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)
- Women’s Basketball (WBB) – Fri, Dec 5 vs UNBC, 5:30 p.m.
- Men’s Basketball (MBB) – Fri, Dec 5 vs UNBC, 7:30 p.m.
January
After the new year, January is one of the busiest months for sports fans in the city, with major hockey nights and numerous student-athlete events, marking a full return to competition after the holidays. The Blazers host six home games, including must-watch divisional matchups against Kelowna, Prince George, and Wenatchee. The Kamloops Storm continue a heavy home schedule of their own, playing seven times at McArthur Island as they push through the heart of their season. At the Tournament Capital Centre, TRU basketball and volleyball teams host multiple weekend series, providing fans with numerous opportunities to catch Canada West play live. The month also features the Kamloops Indoor Triathlon, bringing multisport energy to the TCC.
Kamloops Storm
- Fri, Jan 2 – vs Quesnel River Rush, 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Jan 9 – vs Williams Lake Mustangs, 7:00 p.m.
- Sun, Jan 11 – vs Chase Heat, 5:00 p.m.
- Sat, Jan 17 – vs Columbia Valley Rockies, 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Jan 23 – vs 100 Mile House Wranglers, 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Jan 24 – vs Sicamous Eagles, 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Jan 30 – vs Revelstoke Grizzlies, 7:00 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers
- Sat, Jan 3 – vs Kelowna Rockets, 6:00 p.m.
- Sat, Jan 10 – vs Penticton Vees, 6:00 p.m.
- Fri, Jan 16 – vs Prince George Cougars, 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Jan 17 – vs Wenatchee Wild, 6:00 p.m.
- Wed, Jan 28 – vs Red Deer Rebels, 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Jan 31 – vs Penticton Vees, 6:00 p.m.
WolfPack Athletics – TCC
- WBB – Fri, Jan 9 vs UBC Okanagan, 5:30 p.m.
- MBB – Fri, Jan 9 vs UBC Okanagan, 7:30 p.m.
- WBB – Sat, Jan 10 vs UBC Okanagan, 4:00 p.m.
- MBB – Sat, Jan 10 vs UBC Okanagan, 6:00 p.m.
- WBB – Thu, Jan 15 vs Fraser Valley, 5:30 p.m.
- MBB – Thu, Jan 15 vs Fraser Valley, 7:30 p.m.
- WBB – Sat, Jan 17 vs UBC, 4:00 p.m.
- MBB – Sat, Jan 17 vs UBC, 6:00 p.m.
- Women’s Volleyball (WVB) – Fri, Jan 23 vs Fraser Valley, 5:30 p.m.
- Men’s Volleyball (MVB) – Fri, Jan 23 vs Fraser Valley, 7:15 p.m.
- WVB – Sat, Jan 24 vs Fraser Valley, 3:00 p.m.
- MVB – Sat, Jan 24 vs Fraser Valley, 4:45 p.m.
- WVB – Fri, Jan 30 vs Alberta, 5:30 p.m.
- MVB – Fri, Jan 30 vs Alberta, 7:15 p.m.
- WVB – Sat, Jan 31 vs Alberta, 3:00 p.m.
- MVB – Sat, Jan 31 vs Alberta, 4:45 p.m.
Kamloops Indoor Triathlon – Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)
- Jan 12, 2025. 300 m swim, 10 km bike (via smart trainers), 2 km run
February
February closes out the winter schedule with rivalry games, Family Day festivities, and the final stretch of regular-season match-ups. The Blazers will host four home games in February, including a special afternoon Family Day game on Feb. 16 against the Victoria Royals. The Storm wrap up their home calendar with key match-ups against Merritt, Williams Lake, Princeton, and Quesnel as playoff races tighten. TRU’s basketball and volleyball teams do not currently have scheduled home games for February; their appearances will depend on whether they qualify for postseason play or home games, with playoff schedules to be announced as teams secure their spots.
Kamloops Storm
- Sat, Feb 7 – vs Merritt Centennials, 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Feb 13 – vs Williams Lake Mustangs, 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Feb 21 – vs Princeton Posse, 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Feb 27 – vs Quesnel River Rush, 7:00 p.m.
Kamloops Blazers
- Sat, Feb 14 – vs Prince George Cougars, 6:00 p.m.
- Mon, Feb 16 – vs Victoria Royals, 2:00 p.m. (Family Day Game)
- Fri, Feb 20 – vs Kelowna Rockets, 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Feb 28 – vs Vancouver Giants, 6:00 p.m.