50th Gala

Alberta Basketball 50th Anniversary Gala

50 Years of Alberta Basketball

Join us for a historic evening as Alberta Basketball celebrates its 50th anniversary inside the Edmonton EXPO Centre Arena.

Event Highlights

• Fireside chats with special guests

• Awards presentation & silent auction

• Fully catered dinner

• Commemorative program & exclusive memorabilia

Event Details

Fireside Friday: Memories to Be Shared, Moments to Relive

Start the weekend with a special look back at 50 years of Alberta basketball. Join us Friday evening for fireside chats featuring special guests, stories from the hardwood, and reflections that helped shape the game in our province.

• Friday, September 5
• 6:00 p.m.
• The Westin Edmonton (The Centennial Room)

Click here for Friday's Details!

Saturday Anniversary Gala: Let's Toast to the Legacy of Alberta Basketball featuring NBA Legend John Stockton

Bringing together players, coaches, alumni, and supporters for a night of celebration, reflection, and inspiration, the ABA 50th Anniversary Gala will feature the unveiling of the 50 Greatest Moments in Alberta Basketball and a roundtable discussion celebrating the growth of women’s hoops in Alberta and Canada. Festivities are taking place inside Hall D at the Edmonton Expo Centre, home of the CEBL’s Edmonton Stingers. Guests will be seated at tables around the court, creating a unique setting befitting the occasion. Doug McLean, voice of the Stingers and University of Alberta basketball, is set to host the evening.

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 Guest Speakers

We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers to this year’s Alberta Basketball 50th Anniversary Events! Their stories, experiences, and impact on the game are truly inspiring — and we’re honoured to have them with us.

Click here to read their bios!

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 Ticket Pricing

• Friday $75
• Saturday $150
• Combo $195

Celebrate Alberta's Basketball Legacy

This milestone gala will honour the pioneers, players, coaches, and supporters who have shaped the game over five decades. It's a tribute to the past, a celebration of today, and a look ahead to the future of basketball in Alberta.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or a new fan, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting Alberta Basketball’s 50th Anniversary Events! We couldn’t do it without you!