Vernon, BC: The 2025–26 BCHL regular season schedule has officially been released, and your Vernon Vipers are set to hit the ice for what promises to be an exciting campaign!
The Vipers will kick off the new season on Friday, September 19, with a home matchup against the Trail Smoke Eaters at Kal Tire Place. That game marks the beginning of a four-game homestand, alternating between Trail and the Cranbrook Bucks, giving local fans an early stretch of action to enjoy.
Key rivalry nights are already circled on the calendar, including the first visit from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Friday, November 21, always a fan-favorite matchup. Another marquee matchup lands on Wednsday, December 10, when the defending Fred Page Cup champions, the Brooks Bandits, make their first visit to Vernon.
Fans will also be treated to rare visits from out-of-division opponents, with the Powell River Kings coming to town on January 21, and the Nanaimo Clippers visiting on Family Day, February 16—a perfect way to spend the holiday with family and hockey.
“It’s an exciting time of year when the schedule is announced,” says Vipers Executive Vice-President Todd Miller. “We look forward to building rivalries with our divisional opponents and welcoming fans back to Kal Tire Place.”
With new faces, and fierce competition across the BCHL, this season is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.
To view the full BCHL schedule, alignment, and playoff format announcement, visit the official league release:
🔗 BCHL Announces 2025–26 Regular Season Schedule, Alignment and Playoff Format
