The Winnipeg Sea Bears defeated the Edmonton Stingers 77-75 [1] on Saturday, May 9, 2026 [2], to open the Canadian Elite Basketball League season.
This victory establishes early momentum for Winnipeg in the 2026 CEBL season and marks a successful start for the team on the road in Edmonton [1, 2].
The game remained competitive throughout, culminating in a narrow two-point margin for the visiting team [1]. Teddy Allen provided the primary offensive spark for the Sea Bears, scoring a game-high 24 points [3].
Winnipeg secured the comeback win in the final moments of the match. Mason Kraus hit two free throws in the closing seconds to finalize the score at 77-75 [1].
The matchup served as the official kick-off for the league's schedule [1, 2]. The Stingers hosted the event at their home venue in Edmonton, Alberta [1, 3].
While the Stingers held a lead for portions of the game, they were unable to withstand the late surge from the Sea Bears' guard rotation [1, 2].
“Winnipeg Sea Bears 77, Edmonton Stingers 75”
The result provides Winnipeg with a psychological advantage and a critical road win at the start of the 2026 season. By securing a victory in a high-pressure, late-game scenario, the Sea Bears have demonstrated both offensive capability through Allen and composure under pressure through Kraus.
