U-17 Cup
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Montréal, Québec will host the U-17 Cup at the upcoming 2027 National Championships. As a city with a rich sporting tradition, passionate fans, and a proven record of hosting major national and international events, Soccer Lac St-Louis has been selected as one of Canada Soccer’s 2027 hosts for its annual national amateur competitions.
“Canada Soccer is proud to announce Montréal 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-17 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 our host cities 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.
“Montréal is proud to be selected as the host destination for the U-17 Cup at the 2027 National Championships,” said Vincent Dumas, Manager – Sports Market, Sports Events Montréal. “As the host destination, Montréal brings together a passionate sports community, world-class venues, and an unforgettable atmosphere to deliver an experience that goes far beyond the game of soccer.”
The 2027 National Championships will bring together 24 qualified teams from 5-11 October with the U-17 Cup Finals to be played Thanksgiving Monday 11 October 2027. This marks the first time since 2018 that Canada Soccer’s Youth National Championships will be hosted in the province of Québec. As a club, Soccer Lac St-Louis have served the region for more than 50 years and they have won eight youth national titles for both boys’ and girls’ soccer.
“Soccer Lac St-Louis is excited and honoured to host the U-17 Cup for the National Championships in 2027,” said Robert D’Alesio, General Director of Soccer Lac St-Louis. “This marks a historic moment as we welcome Canada’s top young talent to our region for the first time in over two decades. Our 14 member clubs, dedicated volunteers, and passionate soccer community are ready to showcase the exceptional hospitality and competitive spirit that define West Island soccer. This tournament represents not only a celebration of elite youth soccer, but an incredible opportunity to inspire the next generation of players in our association and across Québec.”
“Soccer Québec is proud to welcome the National Championships U-17 Cup in 2027,” said Jean-Nicolas Gagné, Executive Director, Soccer Québec. “This competition will bring together some of the best players from the province and it will provide them with an important step in their sporting path and development. Canada is recognised more and more for the growing quality of young talent through their training and coaching, so Québec is delighted to host the Youth National Championships in our province. It will be our privilege to welcome athletes from all regions of the country and to showcase our expertise, our facilities, and the passion that drives our soccer community here in Québec.”
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-17 Cup brought together 447 players and 102 coaches/staff from 24 qualified teams who came from 10 different provinces. The national competition also supported 34 match officials across the 52 competitive matches including the four medal matches played on Finals Day.
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