Photo credit: Matt Piotrowski
The BCHL has announced its regular season schedule, divisional alignment and playoff format for the 2025-26 season.
Schedule
The 2025-26 season will begin on Friday, Sep. 19 and will consist of 54 games for each team.
Key dates:
Sep. 19 – opening night
Oct. 12 to 16 – BCHL Showcase
Oct. 18 – Fred Page Cup Finals rematch (Brooks @ Chilliwack)
March 29 – regular season ends
April 3 – Rogers BCHL Playoffs begin
The schedule currently does not include BCHL Showcase games, where each team plays two regular-season contests. The full Showcase schedule and location will be announced in the coming weeks, as will additional details for All-Star Weekend and the BCHL Road Show event.
Click here to view the full 2025-26 regular season schedule.
An exhibition schedule will also be announced in the coming weeks.
Alignment
With 20 teams in the league next season, the BCHL’s divisional alignment will be as follows.
Coastal West:
- Alberni Valley Bulldogs
- Cowichan Valley Capitals
- Nanaimo Clippers
- Powell River Kings
- Victoria Grizzlies
Coastal East:
- Chilliwack Chiefs
- Coquitlam Express
- Langley Rivermen
- Prince George Spruce Kings
- Surrey Eagles
Interior West:
- Cranbrook Bucks
- Salmon Arm Silverbacks
- Trail Smoke Eaters
- Vernon Vipers
- West Kelowna Warriors
Interior East:
- Blackfalds Bulldogs
- Brooks Bandits
- Okotoks Oilers
- Sherwood Park Crusaders
- Spruce Grove Saints
Format
The BCHL will operate under a new playoff format for the 2025-26 campaign. The top four teams from each of the league’s four divisions will qualify for the postseason, while one team from each division will miss out.
The first two rounds will be played within the division, then division winners will play in the conference finals before the championship series.
