# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games - Opening Ceremony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as we officially kick-off the Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games, Presented by Desjardins!About this EventOPENING CEREMONYDate: Thursday, July 30th 2026Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm ESTLocation: University Stadium, Wilfrid Laurier University (81 Seagram Ave, Waterloo, ON)All 4,200 participants come together to celebrate their athletic accomplishments on the province’s biggest stage. Join us in kicking off a weekend of athletic success and accomplishment while experiencing community spirit, featuring an athlete parade, athlete oath, and a DJ concert!The Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games’ Fan Fest opens at 3:30pm. Enjoy local vendors, partners, and sponsorship activations.Stadium gates open at 5:00pm. Please plan to arrive early to walk from parking, loading the venue, and finding seating. Seating is general admission - first come, first served. Accessible seating available - kindly note accessible seating needs in the ticket registration process.A ticket is required to attend the Opening Ceremony and anyone arriving at the venue without a ticket will not be allowed through the gates. Children under two (2) years of age are free of charge. Please note: there is no re-entry for this event.Parking information below in FAQ section: The closest lots are University of Waterloo's Parking Lot A and C (Seagram Drive). **Please note: there is ZERO public parking at University Stadium, and vehicles will not be able to access the stadium lots.Outside food and water are permitted inside the stadium. For security purposes, full water bottles may be subject to inspection, including a “sniff test,” at the discretion of security personnel.Only small bags and purses will be allowed into University Stadium - no duffel bags or backpacks are permitted. Bag checks will be done at the entrance to the stadium.Road Closure InformationAlbert Street in Waterloo will be closed at Seagram Drive to Central Street. The road closure will begin at 3:00pm on Thursday, July 30. Vehicular traffic won't be able to access Albert Street from Bricker Ave. and Ezra Ave. Vehicles won't be able to turn right onto Albert Street from Seagram Drive.For more information, please visit https://waterlooregion2026.ca/Getting there with public transit:https://www.grt.ca/rider-information/get-there-with-grt/opening-ceremony-ontario-summer-games/Follow us on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2026-ontario-summer-games/posts/?feedView=allInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorewrsports/Facebook:   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/48d85a50-8ba1-11f1-887f-cf3a1ec20c70-rimg-w1200-h565-dc354344-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/waterloo-region-2026-ontario-summer-games-opening-ceremony/100001990330735809
- **Event Categories**: concerts, festivals, music, entertainment, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: 81 Seagram Dr
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Waterloo
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 81 Seagram Dr
- **lat**: 43.47071680000001
- **long**: -80.530429
- **full address**: 81 Seagram Dr, 81 Seagram Drive, Waterloo, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games - Opening Ceremony being held?
  - **A:** Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games - Opening Ceremony takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 81 Seagram Dr, 81 Seagram Drive, Waterloo, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games - Opening Ceremony?
  - **A:** Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games - Opening Ceremony is organized by OSG Special Events Committee.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games - Opening Ceremony is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterloo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games - Opening Ceremony sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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