While the winter sports wrap up for the summer, there are still many athletic events to catch across town. From WolfPack and North Paws baseball to the Dragon Boat Festival, there are so many events you won’t want to miss this summer in the ‘Loops. The Omega has collected the main events across town and compiled them into a handy list for an at-a-glance view.
April
In April, when the weather starts to warm up in Kamloops, the baseball season starts. WolfPack baseball is in full swing in April after kicking their season off in late March. After April 1, the ‘Pack will host six home games, all on McArthur Island at Norbrock Stadium, in the remainder of the month. Additionally, Kamloops’ “largest celebration of movement,” Boogie the Bridge, will take place on April 26. Boogie is Kamloops’ largest community walk/run event, featuring distances from 1km to a half-marathon and attracts participants of all ages and fitness levels. The event is held annually and starts at Riverside Park, where participants then “boogie” across the Overlanders Bridge. It combines fitness, live entertainment, and fundraising to create a fun, high-energy “celebration of movement.”
WolfPack Baseball
WolfPack baseball vs Okanagan College at Norbrock Stadium, 3 p.m., April 22
WolfPack baseball vs Okanagan College at Norbrock Stadium, 5 p.m., April 22
WolfPack baseball vs Vancouver Island at Norbrock Stadium, 4 p.m., April 25
WolfPack baseball vs Vancouver Island at Norbrock Stadium, 6 p.m., April 25
WolfPack baseball vs Vancouver Island at Norbrock Stadium, 11 am, April 26
WolfPack baseball vs Vancouver Island at Norbrock Stadium, 1 p.m., April 26
Other
CFJC Today’s Boogie the Bridge, Riverside Park / Overlanders Bridge, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 26
May
In May, WolfPack Baseball will wrap up, but don’t worry, because North Paws Baseball has its home opener on May 29 vs the Corvallis Knights at Norbrock Stadium. Some other big athletes will be coming to town, as the BC Lions will host their annual training camp at Hillside Stadium in May.
On May 16, the Lions will host their Fan Fest–a free event for people to come out, watch training camp, see a BCLC Celebrity Flag Football match, get player autographs and enjoy many other exciting activities.
WolfPack Baseball
WolfPack baseball vs Okanagan College at Norbrock Stadium, 3 p.m., May 15
WolfPack baseball vs Okanagan College at Norbrock Stadium, 5 p.m., May 15
North Paws Baseball
North Paws baseball vs Corvallis Knights at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., May 29
North Paws baseball vs Corvallis Knights at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., May 30
North Paws baseball vs Corvallis Knights at Norbrock Stadium, 12:05 p.m., May 31
Other
BC Lions Fan Fest, Hillside Stadium, 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., May 16
Kamloops Open Pickleball Tournament, May 29 to June 1
Monster Madness Kamloops, 1:30 p.m., May 23
June
North Paws Baseball is in full swing this June, hosting 10 home games featuring matchups against four opponents. Hoops in the Loops also returns for its sixth annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament for grades 4 through 12, with adults also partaking in basketball games on Victoria St. downtown. The Kamloops Highland Games also returns for an event full of Scottish heavy athletics, highland dance and music performances, children’s activities and more.
North Paws Baseball
North Paws baseball vs Port Angeles Lefties at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 9
North Paws baseball vs Port Angeles Lefties at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 10
North Paws baseball vs Port Angeles Lefties at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 11
North Paws baseball vs Walla Walla Sweets at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 12
North Paws baseball vs Walla Walla Sweets at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 13
North Paws baseball vs Walla Walla Sweets at Norbrock Stadium, 12:05 p.m., June 14
North Paws baseball vs Kelowna Falcons at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 25
North Paws baseball vs Nanaimo Night Owls at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 26
North Paws baseball vs Nanaimo Night Owls at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., June 27
North Paws baseball vs Nanaimo Night Owls at Norbrock Stadium, 12:05 p.m., June 28
Other
Hoops in the Loops, Victoria St., times vary, June 6 to 7
Kamloops Highland Festival, Albert McGowan Park, time TBA, June 29
July
In July, the North Paws will host 12 home games, including a Canada Day match-up against the Kelowna Falcons. Strengthfest is happening across two days at the Sandman Centre. The event is a strength sports competition in Kamloops that brings together athletes from across the region to compete in powerlifting and strongman events, including lifts such as bench press, log lifts and yoke carries. It features high-energy competition, community atmosphere and showcases athletes pushing their limits in pursuit of titles like “Kamloops’ Strongest.”
North Paws baseball
North Paws baseball vs Kelowna Falcons at Norbrock Stadium, 12:05 p.m., July 1
North Paws baseball vs Kelowna Falcons at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 8
North Paws baseball vs Victoria Harbour Cats at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 10
North Paws baseball vs Victoria Harbour Cats at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 11
North Paws baseball vs Victoria Harbour Cats at Norbrock Stadium, 12:05 p.m., July 12
North Paws baseball vs Bellingham Bells at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 17
North Paws baseball vs Bellingham Bells at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 18
North Paws baseball vs Bellingham Bells at Norbrock Stadium, 12:05 p.m., July 19
North Paws baseball vs Edmonton Riverhawks at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 28
North Paws baseball vs Edmonton Riverhawks at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 29
North Paws baseball vs Edmonton Riverhawks at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 30
North Paws baseball vs Wenatchee Applesox at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., July 31
Other
Twin Rivers Strengthfest 2026, Sandman Centre, 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m., July 11 to 12
August
In August, the Summer sports begin to wind down, with the North Paws closing out their regular season against the Wenatchee Applesox. WolfPack Soccer season typically begins in August; however, the schedule has not been released.
North Paw Baseball
North Paws baseball vs Wenatchee Applesox at Norbrock Stadium, 6:35 p.m., August 1
North Paws baseball vs Wenatchee Applesox at Norbrock Stadium, 12:05 p.m., August 2
Other
Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival, Riverside Park, 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m., August 8