BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIESONE GAME AT A TIMEBringing Canadians together
through the power of play
Street hockey is an iconic part of Canada's heritage and culture — and has power to bring all Canadians together through play. With 183 events in 43 communities, 10 Provinces and 2.5 million participants nationwide since 2002, Play On! has helped generations experience the joy of our favourite game. No skates required.
Grab your stick. Lace your sneakers. Play On!
Play On! Calgary 2026
What a weekend! Downtown Calgary came alive as players, families, volunteers, officials, partners, and fans came together for two unforgettable days of street hockey.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Play On! Calgary 2026 possible.
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Bring Play On! To Your Community
Interested in bringing Play On! to your community?
As Play On! looks ahead to 2027, we're connecting with communities across Canada interested in hosting future events. If you'd like to learn more about bringing Canada's street hockey festival to your streets, we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to learn more? Let's start the conversation.
Email us at contact@playon.ca or visit our Contact Us page to get in touch.
Contact UsStreet hockey is a Canadian superpower because it brings us all together.
"Once you've played street hockey you are officially Canadian."
— Kyle Standing, Driving Force
Play On! brings communities together through one of Canada's most iconic traditions: street hockey.
Players of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and experience levels are invited to take to the street, whether they're picking up a stick for the first time or have been playing the game their whole lives.
But Play On! is about more than what happens on the street.
It's about competition, community, and connection. It's about bringing friends, families, neighbours, and communities together through a game that has been part of Canadian culture for generations.
Because when people come together around something they love, the impact reaches far beyond the final whistle.
This is Our Nation. This is Our Game.
NHL legend Tiger Williams said:
"Call it what you want... road hockey, street hockey, ball hockey... it is the fabric of our nation. It is the game that holds Canada together from one end to the other."
— Tiger Williams, NHL Legend
Globe and Mail journalist and author Roy MacGregor said:
"There is something pure and sweet about road hockey that is worth preserving for generations to come. The game has meant more to young Canadians than any other game in any form."
— Roy MacGregor, Globe and Mail
Strengthening Canada One Game at a Time
Rooted in the Indigenous culture of the Mi'kmaq First Nation, hockey grew into Canada's national winter sport. Along the way, something magical happened — the game spilled into our streets. Road hockey became a rite of passage. Play On! is a truly Canadian, world-class sports festival built on that belief. Our mission is simple: preserve street play as a vital part of our national culture — and bring Canadians together again through a game everyone can play. No skates. No barriers. All ages, all skill levels. Just grab your sneakers, a stick, and… Play On!
Build a team, support a cause, or volunteer!
Want to play? Build your own team and bring your friends, family, or coworkers together for some classic street hockey fun. All ages. All skill levels. No skates required. Not playing this time? You can still be part of the magic — donate as a fan or volunteer to help causes that Play On! events support in communities across Canada.
However you join in, Play On! is about connection, community, and unforgettable memories. Grab your stick, rally your people, and Play On!
The community makes it happen
Play On! is a non-profit organization led by a passionate volunteer Board of Directors committed to bringing street hockey — and its many benefits — to everyone. With diverse experience delivering large-scale, mass-participation sporting events, our Directors are uniquely equipped to create an accessible festival that brings communities together and inspires Canadians of all ages. Events are initiated when Mayor and Council demonstrate their leadership, and are delivered by the youth of Canada for the youth of Canada, with funding support provided via Canada's Summer Jobs program.
Canada's first Play On! event hit the streets of Halifax in 2003. Since then, we've hosted 183 events, welcoming over 400,000 players and more than 2 million spectators, volunteers, and officials along the way. Oh — and we proudly hold the Guinness World Record for the largest street hockey event.
None of this would be possible without the support of our Federal, Provincial, and Municipal government partners, as well as our media partners Sportsnet and CBC, who help share the Play On! story coast to coast. Thanks to their support, Canadians everywhere can come out and — you guessed it — Play On!
The Power of Team
It's time to bring friends and communities together — to build connection and celebrate what's possible when we show up as a team. Whether you're playing, cheering, or supporting from the sidelines, being part of a team encourages us to care for ourselves and for one another. Teams are a powerful catalyst for positive change, strengthening individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities. They lift our spirits and support both physical and mental well-being. Let's empower one another and Play On! together.
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