2026 Schedule of Events

Welcome to the preliminary events lineup for the 2026 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games! From high-energy athletic competitions to vibrant cultural celebrations and nightly live entertainment, this year’s games are packed with action.

Scroll past the weekly schedule to view individual sport schedules.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Click here to view/downlad a PDF of the weekly schedule or view below for live updates.

Weekly Schedule

Golf

All golf games are taking place at Links at Penn Hills. 14049 NS-215, Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 - Junior Singles - Starting at 3:00PM

Friday, August 14th, 2026 - Doubles - Shotgun at 8:30 & 2:30 (Please view scedule below for your time.)

Saturday, August 15th, 2026 - Singles - Shotgun at 8:30 & 2:30(Please view scedule below for your time.)

Important Notice Regarding Golf:
Due to very high demand and strict venue capacity limits, the difficult decision was made to cap total participant numbers and make player cuts. We sincerely apologize to those who are unable to be accommodated this year. We deeply appreciate everyone's understanding as we work to deliver a safe and enjoyable tournament within venue limits.

Download PDF Here: Golf Schedule

Track & Field

Venue:

LSK Field: 579 Church Street, Indian Brook NS, B0N 2H0

Schedule & Age Group Breakdown:

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 – Senior, U19 & U16 Divisions
(Check-in & Onsite Registrations: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Events Start: 10:00 AM)
Thursday, August 20th, 2026 – Ages 5–12 Divisions
(Check-in & Onsite Registrations: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Events Start: 10:00 AM)
Notice Regarding Track & Field: Please note that event times and heat order remain subject to minor adjustments on race day due to weather or participant check-ins.

Volleyball

Please view the updated Volleyball schedule below.

U16 - Wednesday
Womens 19+ - Thursday
Mens & Co-Ed - Friday

Venues & Locations:

Hants East Rural High (HERH) 2331 Hwy 2, Milford Station, NS B0N 1Y0

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Softball

Venues & Locations:

Lloyd Paul Diamond: 31 Tuff St, Indian Brook 14, NS B0N 2H0
Shubenacadie River Park (Shubie Park): 2846–2850 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0
Stewiacke Recreation Grounds (Dennis Park): Stewiacke, NS B0N 2J0

Please view full schedules for field assignments, matchings and game times. Please note that Sunday is reserved for Rain rescheduling.

Basketball

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026

Venue: Sipekne’katik Community Centre, 185 Sesame Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0

Important Notice: Pre-registration is officially closed, and tournament draws are set. Please note that game times remain subject to minor updates or adjustments due to unforeseen scheduling changes. This is the most up-to-date schedule; please disregard any previously circulating schedules.

Download PDF Here: Basketball Schedule

Badminton

Venue: LSK School Gym - 579 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0

Schedule & Division Overview:

Monday, August 17th, 2026 – Adult Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, & Boys U16 Singles (Games start at 9:00 AM | On-site registration open 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 – Girls U16 Singles & Mixed Doubles (Games start at 9:00 AM)
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 – U16 Boys & Girls Placement/Playoff Matches (Playoffs start at 9:00 AM)

(Please view the full schedule graphics below for specific court numbers, start times, and match pairings.)

📌 Notice Regarding Badminton: On-site registration is available on the first day of competition (Monday, August 17th) at the venue, opening exactly 1 hour prior to game start times (8:00 AM). Please note that match times remain subject to minor updates or adjustments on game day depending on court availability and match length.

Live Bracket & Match Tracking: Stay up to date with live match progression and schedule adjustments after each game/day right here:
👉 https://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/9DE4E615-1BDA-4186-86EF-2DB643210FC5/matches

Download PDF Here: Badminton Schedule

Canoeing

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Venue: Shortts Lake, NS B0N 1C0

Note: Pre-registration is officially closed; however, on-site registration is available for this at the time listed on the graphic below.

Washer Toss

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 - Singles
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 - Doubles

Venue:

East Hants Sportsplex Dome. East Hants Sportsplex Dome. 1076 Hwy 2, Lantz, NS B2S 1M8

Note: Pre-registration is officially closed; however, on-site registration is available for this event at the time listed on the graphic below.

5KM Race

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

Route: Starting at the top of Tuff Street, to the corner of Church Street, up Church Street, Down Hollywood Drive, Up Meadow Drive, Turn left onto Robinson Road. Finish line before Gas Bar located at 224 Robinson Road, Indian Brook.

Note: Pre-registration is officially closed; however, on-site registration is available for this event at the time listed on the graphic below.