Do You Yahoo? You’re About To — Calgary Stampede Lotteries Returns with More Than $2.5 Million in Prizes!

CALGARY, AB (May 8, 2026) — The Calgary Stampede Lotteries are back, and it’s The Greatest lottery yet and The Greatest way to give back to your community!

With more than $2.5 million in prizes across 37 exciting prize packages, from premium GMC truck prize packages to luxury vacations, unforgettable rodeo experiences, groceries or gas for a year, plus the 2026 Rotary Dream Home, there are more reasons than ever to say Yahoo!

Starting May 9, advanced Stampede Lotteries ticket packages will be available for purchase online at calgarystampedelotteries.ca. And with every advance ticket package purchased online, buyers also receive 50 per cent off up to four Calgary Stampede Rodeo tickets, Evening Show tickets or Stampede Park Admission, so every purchase comes with something to celebrate.

This year marks the 30th Dream Home built in partnership with Homes by Avi, and to celebrate, it’s The Greatest Dream Home prize package yet! Valued at $1.47 million, the 2026 Rotary Dream Home will be in the brand-new SW Calgary community of Vermilion Hill, just steps away from Fish Creek Park. This 2,462 sq. ft. home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and spacious covered front and back decks designed for gathering, entertaining and everyday living.

Inspired by a boutique hotel, the home blends warm tones, luxury finishes and artisan lighting to create a space that feels both elevated and inviting. The grand prize also includes a $50,000 furniture package and $50,000 cash!

“Homes by Avi is proud to celebrate 30 years of partnership with the Calgary Stampede Lotteries, working together to turn dreams into reality for families across our community,” says Vered Amir, VP of Brand Leadership & Community Engagement, Homes by Avi Group of Companies. “This longstanding relationship reflects our shared commitment to building a stronger, more connected community. Reaching our 30th Stampede Rotary Dream Home is a deeply meaningful milestone that speaks to the lasting impact on countless lives supported through the charitable organizations funded by lottery ticket sales.”

Walk through and preview the 2026 Rotary Dream Home during Stampede 2026 at its new location in the heart of the Midway across from the Nutrien Western Event Centre.

The 2026 Kinsmen Million Prizes feature 25 high-value prize packages, with a total prize value of more than $1 million, including 2026 GMC truck packages paired with exciting additions like family trailers, off-road trailers, EV dirt bikes and gas gift cards.

New for 2026, winners can also escape to paradise with a luxury island vacation for two, featuring a six-night, seven-day getaway in the Bahamas at the renowned Caerula Mar Club Resort, renovated and owned by Bryan and Sarah Baeumler and featured on the TV series Island of Bryan, plus $10,000 cash and a $5,000 WestJet gift card.

Rodeo fans can experience the Ultimate Rodeo Experience for two, with premium access to the 2026 Canadian Finals Rodeo, 2026 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, the 2027 Ponoka Stampede, and six tickets to the Stampede Rodeo in 2027 in the all-new Corona Skydeck. This package also includes gift cards to Smithbilt Hats and WestJet and $10,000 in cash.

There’s even more to be won, including the Ultimate Sports Car Experience, where you can ride in a collection of iconic high-performance movie cars, Calgary Flames season tickets, golf experiences and ski packages.

The winning continues with the return of the Stampede Millions, where every purchase helps grow the 50/50 pot, with a maximum jackpot of $5 million. Following the final draw, one lucky winner will take home half the pot.

Purchase your Stampede Lotteries tickets by June 12 to be entered into the Early Bird Prize draw for a chance to win a 2026 GMC Yukon Denali and a $5,000 Esso gift card, or one of six $2,500 Lammle’s gift cards. Buy before July 2 and you’ll also be entered into the Bonus Prize draw for $25,000 cash.

“The Stampede Lotteries continue to be one of the greatest ways to give back because every ticket purchased helps support our community,” says Russ Kane, Chair, Calgary Stampede Lotteries Committee. “Thanks to our volunteers, ticket purchasers and service partners, we’re able to reinvest millions of dollars into programs and organizations that make a real difference across southern Alberta. It’s a tradition of giving back that continues to grow every year.”

With your support and through the work of our service partners, the Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park, the Kinsmen Club of Calgary and the Calgary Marching Band Association, the Stampede Lotteries helps build a stronger community with greater opportunities for all.

“The Rotary Dream Home helps fund programs, charities and local initiatives that support people across our community,” says Stacey Johnson, Chair, Dream Home Committee, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park. “Every ticket sold helps us continue that work, and this partnership with the Stampede Lotteries allows us to create meaningful impact year after year.”

Thanks to the support of ticket purchasers, Calgary Stampede Lotteries has been giving back to the community for more than 70 years. In 2025, more than $1.77 million was distributed to local charities across Alberta through our valued service partners.
 
“The Kinsmen Club of Calgary’s legacy partnership with Stampede Lotteries since 1954 continues to support many charities and organizations that positively impact the lives of so many,” says Ritchard Stacey, Kinsmen Million Chair, Kinsmen Club of Calgary. “Our commitment to ‘Serving the Community’s Greatest Need’ is achieved through funds raised that ensure essential programs reach the people who need them most.”
 
Coming in July, the Showband 50/50 returns as Stampede Lotteries’ only daily draw, with one winner announced every day during Stampede 2026.

"The support provided by Stampede Lotteries offers young individuals invaluable opportunities they might not otherwise encounter, encompassing travel, performance, and leadership experiences that foster confidence, skill development, and enduring connections," says Karen Tysdal, Chair of Showband 50/50, Calgary Marching Show Band Association.

With the Stampede Lotteries, everyone wins.

Choose your ticket packages in quantities of 50, 150 or 500 and receive 50 per cent off Calgary Stampede Rodeo or Evening Show tickets or Stampede Park Admission when you purchase online.

Purchase your Stampede Lotteries tickets before the July 13, 2026, deadline.

To purchase tickets, or for more information about the Stampede Lotteries, please visit CalgaryStampedeLotteries.ca.

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