

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gateway to Worlds
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Gateway to Worlds runs July 3–5, 2026, serving as the ultimate lead-in to the World Outdoor Ball Hockey Championships later in September. Featuring Men’s B, C, and D, Co-ed Open, and Women’s Open divisions, this highly competitive summer event brings together top teams looking to test themselves ahead of the world stage. More than just a tournament, Gateway to Worlds raises the stakes: each divisional champion earns free entry into their respective WOBHC division, along with a team discount on Knapper gear, making it one of the most value-driven events on the calendar. Designed as both a proving ground and a preview of what’s to come, this event is a must-play for teams with championship ambitions.

Entry fee of $850 + tax per team – Registration deadline is June 24, 2026. 

For more info, visit our event webpage: ballhockey.com/gateway (coming soon)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thorold/gateway-to-worlds/200029599058354
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, calendar
- **Interested Audience**:
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029599058354?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=thorold-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Thorold
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9
- **lat**: 43.1504
- **long**: -79.19413
- **full address**: 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9, 1944 Welland Canals Pkwy, St Catharines, ON L2P, Canada, Thorold
- **location**: 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Ballhockey.com (https://allevents.in/org/ballhockeycom/26356975)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d1b6c648293f0939772f7273548006601415777675583b607c39b514791b0404-rimg-w300-h300-dc020202-gmir?v=1773062702

## FAQs

- **Q:** When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q:** Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1944 Welland Canals Parkway, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada, Ontario L2P 0A9, 1944 Welland Canals Pkwy, St Catharines, ON L2P, Canada, Thorold
- **Q:** Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ballhockey.com
- **Q:** What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments, calendar
- **Q:** Where can I find ticket details about Gateway to Worlds ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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