TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday that Head Coach Darko Rajakovic and his team will hold training camp at the University of Calgary. It will mark the first time in franchise history the Raptors will travel to the province of Alberta for training camp. Toronto has played two preseason games in Calgary (1996 and 2016).

"It's been nearly a decade since we were last in Calgary - so we're excited to be spending the better part of a week in the Stampede City," Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster said. "Training camp is really important for our team. It's where we come together to focus on the year ahead, so making sure the city and the venue works is key. We think Calgary will be great - the facilities at UCalgary are top-class and we're looking forward to exploring all the city has to offer."  

The Raptors will hold Media Day on Monday, Sept. 29 in Toronto before travelling to Calgary. The team will practice Tuesday, Sept. 30 through Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Jack Simpson Gym on campus. All practice sessions are closed to the public. As part of training camp, the Raptors will host their annual Open Practice on Friday, Oct. 3 at the Jack Simpson Gym.

"It's shaping up to be a big year for basketball at the University of Calgary, and we are thrilled to welcome the Toronto Raptors to campus and the Jack Simpson Gym for training camp this fall," said University of Calgary Director of Athletics Ben Matchett. "This event will bookend our hosting of the U SPORTS Men's Basketball Final 8 in March 2026. We look forward to welcoming the Raptors to the Home of the Dinos and creating an outstanding opportunity for the vibrant Calgary basketball community to witness the highest level of the sport in-person at the Open Practice on Oct. 3." 

Further details related to the Open Practice will be announced at a later date.
 
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