Brampton Honey Badgers Unveil 2026 Season Schedule as New Era Begins

The 2026 campaign also introduces a revamped CEBL playoff format, highlighted by a best-of-three CEBL Finals series for the first time in league history.

A new leadership era in Brampton

The upcoming season is the first under a restructured leadership group for the Honey Badgers. The organization is led by CEO Al Whitley, who brings 22 years of NBA experience with the Dallas Mavericks, working closely with team owner Mark Cuban.

The front office also includes President Saud Juman, Assistant General Manager John Ross, and Director of Revenue Generation Blake Duffy. Together, the group blends NBA, CEBL championship, and major Canadian sports organization experience.

“Schedule release day is always one of the most exciting days of the offseason,” Whitley said. “This is only the first step of our schedule release, as our fans and the community can expect a strong and exciting slate of themes to be announced with all our games soon. 2026 is a new era in Honey Badgers history, and we are committed to bringing the very best product and entertainment to our fans and partners alike.”

Season tips off with home-heavy May

The Honey Badgers will open their 2026 season with a two-game homestand at the CAA Centre, beginning Friday, May 15, against the Ottawa BlackJacks at 7:30 p.m. ET. The opening weekend continues Sunday, May 17, when the Calgary Surge visit Brampton for a 4:00 p.m. tip-off.

May will be an active month for the Black and Gold, with six of the club’s 24 regular-season games played between May 15 and May 30, including five home dates at the CAA Centre. Following the opening weekend, Brampton will travel to Ottawa before returning home for four consecutive games.

Key theme games and road stretches

The Honey Badgers have already confirmed two major daytime community events for 2026:

• School Day Game: Thursday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. ET

• City of Brampton Camp Day Game: Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. ET

June will see Brampton spend much of the month on the road, playing five of seven games away from home. The stretch includes visits to Niagara and Montreal, followed by western road games against the Calgary Surge and Vancouver Bandits.

Crosstown rivalry and playoff format changes

Brampton will close the regular season with back-to-back matchups against the Scarborough Shooting Stars. The Honey Badgers host their final regular-season game Saturday, August 1, before visiting Scarborough on Monday, August 3.

The 2026 postseason introduces a new structure, beginning with single-elimination conference semifinals on Thursday, August 6, followed by conference finals on Saturday, August 8. The newly launched CEBL Finals will run from August 12 to 16, featuring a best-of-three series that replaces the league’s previous single-elimination championship format.

Tickets on sale

Season tickets for the 2026 Brampton Honey Badgers season are available now, with the organization encouraging fans to watch for community appearances and offseason giveaways throughout Brampton and Peel Region.

As the Honey Badgers enter a new era on and off the court, the 2026 schedule sets the stage for one of the most ambitious seasons in franchise history.

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