Hosting the National Championships

National Championships

The Heartbeat of Canadian Amateur Soccer

As Canada Soccer’s largest national event featuring clubs from coast to coast, the National Championships have served as the nation’s primary amateur soccer competition for more than 100 years, with the men’s competition inaugurated in 1913, the youth competition inaugurated in 1966, and the women’s competition inaugurated in 1982. At all age levels, the National Championships provide a meaningful week-long soccer experience for host cities and participating teams, as well as the players, coaches, support staff, officials, and volunteers.

2027 - 2029 Request for Proposal
2027 - 2029 Request for Proposal

Canada Soccer is now accepting proposals for host cities for the 2027 – 2029 National Championships.

Hosting the National Championships offers significant advantages that extend well beyond the competition itself. Key benefits include:

Build a Passion for Sport in your Community

Unite players, coaches, volunteers, and fans in a shared love of the game, from grassroots to the national stage.

Improve & Strengthen Facilities & Operations

Leverage the Championships to elevate your venues and build world-class operational expertise for future events.

Develop Leaders & Create a Sport Legacy

Provide professional development opportunities for officials, volunteers, and organizers that last well beyond the final whistle.

Have your Community Root for the Home Team

Bring your city together as provincial representatives compete for national glory on your home turf.

Welcome the Nation to your Region

Showcase your city's culture, landmarks, and hospitality to teams and visitors travelling from coast to coast to coast.

Boost economic impact through the power of sport tourism

Drive meaningful visitor spending and put your community on the map as a premier destination for national competition.

Ottawa 2026
Ottawa 2026

World-renown for its culture, entertainment and sporting heroes, the City of Ottawa and the nation’s capital region will welcome Canada Soccer’s biggest and oldest amateur competition for the first time ever this October leading into Thanksgiving weekend.

St. John's 2025
St. John's 2025

St. John’s delivered an unforgettable National Championships in October 2025, bringing together 18 of Canada’s best amateur clubs across 38 matches at the iconic King George V Park and Fortis Canada Games Complex.

Kamloops 2025
Kamloops 2025

Kamloops rose to the occasion in October 2025, hosting an electrifying U-17 Cup that saw 24 of Canada’s top youth clubs battle it out across 52 matches at the stunning McArthur Island Park.

Charlottetown 2025
Charlottetown 2025

The charming harbour city of Charlottetown welcomed Canada’s next generation of soccer talent in October 2025, hosting a thrilling U-15 Cup across three venues as 24 boys’ and girls’ teams competed in 52 matches.

Bring the Nation to Your Pitch: Host the Canada Soccer National Championship

Showcase your community’s passion for the game by hosting Canada’s premier amateur soccer event. We are seeking host cities for the 2027–2029 National Championships and the 2028–2029 Youth National Championships. This is your opportunity to build a lasting local legacy, engage hundreds of volunteers, and welcome the country’s top athletes to your home turf.

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