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26 Tourism London, CanadaA CITY BUILT FOR SPORT Whether it%u2019s the amazing facilities, impressive sport hosting pedigree or the incredible athletes that emerge from this city, there is something about London that just seems tomesh with the sports world. SPORTS OCKEY HISTORY RUNS DEEP WITH THE London Knights, one of the premier franchises in the Canadian Hockey League and three-time Memorial Cup champions. Generations of NHL stars have passed through London, and game nights are a signature city experience. Baseball has been part of London%u2019s history for almost 150 years. The London Majors compete in the newly formed Canadian Baseball League (formerly IBL) at Labatt Memorial Park, recognized by Guiness World Records as the world%u2019s oldest continually operating baseball grounds. Catching a Majors game at Labatt Park is a summer tradition.ON THE HORIZON In August, the city welcomes the 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships to Fanshawe Lake, bringing top university rowers from around the world to London. Looking ahead, London will host the 2027 Canadian Track and Field Championships and the 2028 Bell Track and Field Trials, showcasing the country%u2019s best athletes as they compete for national titles and Olympic team selection. HWestern Mustangs at Western Alumni StadiumLondon Majors at Labatt ParkLondon Knights at Canada Life Place26 Tourism London, CanadaSeptember 18, 2026 London Knights Home OpenerCanada Life PlaceSeptember 26, 2026 Western Mustangs Football HomecomingWestern Alumni StadiumJuly 1, 2026 London Majors Canada Day GameLabatt ParkAugust 13-15, 2026FISU World University Rowing Championships Fanshawe Lake Upcoming Sports ActionFanshawe Lake

