Canada Soccer announced today that the Government of Canada has committed funding of up to $9,826,000 towards a Canada Soccer National Training Centre. The investment is […]
Canada Soccer announced today that the Government of Canada has committed funding of up to $9,826,000 towards a Canada Soccer National Training Centre. The investment is being made through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) and is dedicated to the design, planning, and pre-construction phases of the project.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada’s plan to deliver critical infrastructure, stimulate economic growth, and create high-quality jobs. Through this investment, the National Training Centre project will help contribute to long-term economic activity while enhancing Canada Soccer’s ability to deliver world-class environments for athletes, coaches, and staff.
“The Build Communities Strong Fund is building the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day. Today’s investment in sport infrastructure is about more than building a facility. It is about creating a world‑class sport facility where athletes can train and represent Canada at their best. It also will give more people, including our youth, the opportunity to play soccer. From the playground to the podium, it is projects like this that provide athletes, coaches, local families and communities with vibrant, accessible spaces to fuel participation, connection, and a growing passion for sport.”
-Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport)
This funding commitment marks a key milestone in the development of the Canada Soccer National Training Centre (NTC), a nationally significant project that will establish a permanent, world‑class home for soccer in Canada. Despite being the country’s most played and most accessible sport, Canada remains the only major soccer nation in the western hemisphere without a dedicated national training centre – a gap that limits both high‑performance success and broader community benefits.
The NTC will address this gap by creating a centralized national hub that combines elite high‑performance training environments with accessible, community‑focused sport and recreation facilities. Aligned with national sport policy priorities, the project will support participation, inclusion, and athlete development while delivering lasting social, economic, and regional benefits.
“On behalf of Canada Soccer, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for its commitment to this project. This support reflects a shared belief in the power of sport to strengthen communities and develop the next generation of Canadian talent. We are proud to partner in building infrastructure that will benefit our athletes and help shape the future of the sport in Canada.”
-Peter Augruso, President of Canada Soccer
Canada Soccer received 18 submissions from across the country during the Request for Information (RFI) phase. Building on this strong national interest, a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) will be launched within the next two months.
“This investment from the Build Communities Strong Fund is an important step forward in the process of developing the National Training Centre. Canada Soccer looks forward to making further progress, including an upcoming formal Request for Proposals process, in building this critical infrastructure for our sport.”
-Kevin Blue, CEO and General Secretary of Canada Soccer
As Canada prepares to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the National Training Centre stands as one of the tournament’s most significant legacy initiatives – also driven by the leadership and support of FIFA and FIFA Canada – to create a permanent, world-class home for the game and lasting benefits for the soccer community nationwide.
“The development of a National Training Centre in Canada represents an important legacy project for the country and it is always a positive sign when our members invest in infrastructure across the region.”
-Victor Montagliani, President of Concacaf and Vice-President of FIFA
Canada Soccer will work closely with the Federal government, FIFA, and other partners during the upcoming RFP process, and will continue to provide public updates as progress is made.
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