U-15 Cup
Cape Breton will host the U-15 Cup at the upcoming 2027 National Championships. A world-renowned destination known for its natural beauty, picturesque landscapes, rich history and culture, and incredible hospitality, Cape Breton Regional Municipality has been selected as one of Canada Soccer’s 2027 hosts for its annual national amateur competitions.
“Canada Soccer is proud to announce Cape Breton as one of our host cities for our upcoming 2027 National Championships,” said Peter Augruso, Canada Soccer President. “As part of our Youth Competitions Network, the U-15 Cup showcases Canada Soccer’s commitment to delivering inclusive, high-quality national amateur competitions from coast to coast to coast across the country. Through the commitment of local organisers, volunteers, and community partners, we’re excited for St. John’s to deliver a meaningful experience for players, coaches, officials, and families, while creating lasting sport and community legacies that extend well beyond the competition week.”
As Canada’s most accessible sport, soccer welcomes more than 750,000 registered players across the nation. This past year alone, 580 youth teams took part in qualifying for the National Championships in the U-17 and U-15 age groups for both boys and girls. From that group, 12 youth teams qualified in each of the four divisions, with each host venue hosting 24 qualified teams across the week-long event heading into the Canadian Finals on Thanksgiving Monday.
“We are thrilled to welcome players, coaches and families from across Canada to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality for the 2027 National Championships U-15 Cup,” said Cecil P. Clarke, Mayor for Cape Breton Regional Municipality. “Hosting this event is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our beautiful communities, rich culture, and warm hospitality, while giving visitors an unforgettable Cape Breton experience.”
The 2027 National Championships will bring together 24 qualified teams from 5-11 October with the U-15 Cup Finals to be played Thanksgiving Monday 11 October 2027 at Cape Breton University’s Ness Timmons Field. Cape Breton most recently hosted a very successful U-17 Cup in 2024 at Sydney and New Waterford.
“Soccer Cape Breton is both honoured and extremely excited to work with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to host the U-15 Cup for the 2027 National Championships,” said Damien Barry, President of Soccer Cape Breton. “The opportunity to host and participate in this prestigious tournament will only help to accelerate the growth of the beautiful game on Cape Breton island and will inspire and further develop our growing youth programs in our community. The opportunity to grow the game on and off the field through the participation of our players, parents and dedicated volunteers is one that we are happy to embrace and we look forward to welcoming teams from across Canada to our beautiful island.”
“Soccer Nova Scotia is proud to support Cape Breton Regional Municipality and Soccer Cape Breton as hosts of the 2027 U-15 Cup,” said Lindsay MacAskill, Executive Director of Soccer Nova Scotia. “Building on the success of previous National Championship events on Cape Breton Island, this tournament will leave a lasting legacy by strengthening local capacity, engaging volunteers, supporting referee and official development, and creating memorable experiences for players and families. Through Soccer Cape Breton’s leadership in building community through soccer, Cape Breton Island is an exceptional place to host national events.”
As part of the Youth Competitions Network, an enhanced schedule for the Youth National Championships was introduced in 2025 whereby each division now features 12 qualified teams. Group matches are played Wednesday through Friday followed by knockout and playoff matches from Saturday through Monday. Each host welcomes the qualified teams to their community with a unique Opening Ceremony, friendly volunteers at each of the competition venues, transportation to and from the team hotels, and a Finals Day atmosphere whereby all teams are in attendance for the Canadian Finals.
Canada Soccer’s National Championships are hosted each October across multiple divisions and venues, with other host cities to be announced in the coming months. As Canada Soccer’s largest national event featuring clubs from coast to coast to coast, 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.
This past year, the final week of the U-15 Cup brought together 433 players and 95 coaches/staff from 24 qualified teams who came from 10 different provinces. The national competition also supported 37 match officials across the 52 competitive matches including the four medal matches played on Finals Day.
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