The 2026 Canada Cup of Diving is coming to Windsor in April 2026
Windsor, Ont. – Diving Canada is proud to announce that the 2026 Canada Cup of Diving presented by Speedo will take place in Windsor, Ontario, from April 9 to 12, 2026, at the Windsor International Aquatics and Training Centre presented by WFCU Credit Union.
Following the outstanding success of last year’s World Cup, the Canada Cup of Diving once again brings world-class competition to Windsor, welcoming elite athletes from across the globe. Major diving nations including China, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia are expected to be in attendance, setting the stage for another highly competitive and entertaining international diving event for spectators.
The 2026 Canada Cup of Diving will feature eight Olympic events, showcasing the full range of springboard and platform disciplines contested on the world’s biggest stages.The event will also include a team competition, offering a dynamic and engaging format
The Canada Cup of Diving offers a unique competitive environment where emerging young athletes can showcase their talent while competing alongside experienced competitors, including Olympians and internationally recognized divers. Over four days of competition, spectators will witness impressive performances and thrilling moments, as the next generation of divers begins to establish themselves as names to watch on the road to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The event will attract hundreds of visitors from around the world, bringing athletes, coaches, officials, and fans to Windsor, while generating meaningful economic impact and further strengthening the region’s vibrant sport-tourism economy.
“The City of Windsor is proud and excited to welcome the 2026 Canada Cup of Diving back to our community after last year’s incredible World Cup,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “Our state-ofthe-art Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre presented by WFCU Credit Union has become a sought after location for these talent-packed competitions that continue to strengthen Windsor’s status as a world-class sports tourism destination. We built this facility to attract this level of competition, and we have been reaping the benefits for our economy and our tourism and hospitality sectors ever since. Divers from around the world will help profile Windsor in a new way to a new audience this time around. With last year’s competition broadcast in 50 countries around the world – this partnership continues to put Windsor on the global stage. As we continue to Strengthen the Core in downtown Windsor, we thanks our partners at Diving Plongeon Canada, Speedo, the Government of Ontario’s Sport Hosting Program, and the Government of Canada for continuing to invest in Windsor-Essex as the backdrop for these amazing events. Our appreciation also goes out to our partners at Tourism Windsor Essex, WFCU Credit Union, the Windsor Diving Club, Dive Ontario, and all the coaches, athletes, organizers, volunteers and fans who will be involved in this unforgettable experience in Windsor.”
Windsor’s continued partnership and hospitality play a key role in the event’s success.
“The Canada Cup of Diving is exactly the kind of event that drives real visitation to Windsor-Essex. It brings athletes, coaches, officials and fans who stay in our hotels, dine in our restaurants and explore our community,” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and CEO of Invest WindsorEssex. “After seeing last year’s event sell out and exceed expectations, we know this championship has become a powerful draw for sport tourism in our region, and we’re excited to build on that momentum again this year.”
Diving Canada echoed the enthusiasm about returning to the city.
“Building on the success of the 2025 event, we are pleased to return to Windsor for the 2026 Canada Cup of Diving,” said Penny Joyce, CEO of Diving Canada. “Windsor consistently demonstrates its capacity to host international sport events, supported by a world-class aquatic facility and strong collaboration with municipal and community partners. This event reflects our commitment to delivering high-performance competition while contributing to the growth of sport tourism and community engagement.”
Tickets for the 2026 Canada Cup of Diving are available now and can be secured at www.diving.ca/canadacup.
The delivery of the 2026 Canada Cup of Diving would not be possible without the valued support of its partners. Diving Canada extends its sincere appreciation to Speedo, the Government of Ontario’ Sport Hosting Program, the Government of Canada, the City of Windsor, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, the Windsor Diving Club, Dive Ontario, and the Windsor International Aquatics and Training Centre presented by WFCU Credit Union, whose collective contributions are essential to the successful hosting of this international event.
