Hosting the National Championships

Canada Soccer’s Toyota National Championships are hosted each October across six divisions in three venues: the premier adult competition for the men’s Challenge Trophy and women’s Jubilee Trophy; the U-17 Cup competition for boys and girls; the U-15 Cup competition for boys and girls.

As Canada Soccer’s largest national event featuring clubs from coast to coast, the Toyota 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 Toyota 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.

Each year, Canada Soccer’s National Championships will:
• Determine the national champions in the respective age categories (six divisions);
• Provide an outstanding competitive opportunity and environment for players and coaches;
• Offer match officials the ability to excel at the national level;
• Promote soccer across the country;
• Ensure an enjoyable experience for all participants;
• Provide professional development opportunities and leave a legacy for host communities;
• Attract spectators to the competition;
• Achieve maximum visibility and exposure through broadcast and media for the competition, the sport and the host community.

NATIONAL PARTNERS

2024 TOYOTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHALLENGE TROPHY & JUBILEE TROPHY – SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Surrey stands as one of Canada’s most vibrant and swiftly expanding cities. As British Columbia’s second largest city, Surrey boasts a wealth of top-tier facilities nestled among lush green spaces. The city is committed to substantial investments in capital infrastructure, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its growing population. Surrey is a hub for sporting events, distinguished by its rapid growth and dynamic community and is quickly becoming known as the Tournament Capital of the Lower Mainland.

In addition to modern facilities, Surrey offers an appealing mix of affordability and quality of life, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. In October 2024, the Surrey Football Club will host the milestone 100th edition of Canada Soccer’s Toyota National Championships at Newton Athletic Park. This prestigious tournament will feature the women’s Jubilee Trophy and men’s Challenge Trophy competitions, drawing top amateur soccer teams from all over Canada. Surrey’s proven track record of managing world-class events makes it the ideal location for such a significant sporting event.  Both participants and spectators will enjoy high-level soccer in the midst of Surrey’s stunning natural landscapes and thriving community.

We invite you to join us in celebrating a century of Canadian soccer excellence in a city that continuously celebrates its diversity and robust community spirit. Surrey is eager to welcome everyone to experience the excitement and camaraderie of this historic event.

2025 TOYOTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHALLENGE TROPHY & JUBILEE TROPHY – ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

Canada Soccer’s 2025 Toyota National Championships Challenge Trophy and Jubilee Trophy competitions will be based out of historic King George V pitch on the shores of Quidi Vidi Lake – the place where the Canada qualified for the men’s 1986 FIFA World Cup and the place where countless local, national, and international soccer battles have been won and lost. King George V pitch will host the championship matches for both the men’s Challenge Trophy and women’s Jubilee Trophy in 2025. Additional matches will be hosted at pitches around the St. John’s metro region.

St. John’s is an exciting destination, with wonderful places to eat, shop, relax and explore. We’re a hotbed for storytelling, music and artistry. From our beautiful downtown to our bustling business centres, St. John’s offers something for everyone and is an ideal base camp to check out the surrounding areas. Be sure to take in one of our beautiful parks or museums, visit iconic Signal Hill, hike the internationally recognized East Coast Trail, or stand on the edge of the continent at Cape Spear.

Whatever the colour of your jersey, we look forward to making you feel at home.

U-17 CUP – CAPE BRETON, NOVA SCOTIA

Cape Breton Island has been ranked the #1 Island in North America by Condé Nast Traveler readers and #1 Island in Canada by Travel + Leisure. From the warm Mi’kmaw “Pjila’si” to the Gaelic “Cíad Míle Fáilte” and the French “Bienvenue,” Cape Breton Island is a cherished home to a lucky few and a beloved destination for many.

Canada Soccer’s Toyota National Championships U-17 Cup will be hosted in Sydney and area, the unofficial capital of Cape Breton Island. This region is filled with plenty of restaurants, hotels, experiences and the most notable, world’s largest fiddle! The event will take place at Cape Breton University’s Ness Timmons Field, MacKinnon Field and Veterans Memorial Field in New Waterford and Open Hearth Park Steel Turf Field and Steelman’s Memorial Field in Sydney.

If you’re looking to make a day trip on your off day, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site offer one of a kind, hands on learning experiences. With the autumn foliage on full display, it is the perfect time to experience the Cabot Trail. We can’t wait to welcome you to a place where every corner invites discovery and every view tells a story.

U-15 CUP – QUINTE WEST, ONTARIO

Located between Toronto and Kingston in southeastern Ontario, the City of Quinte West is a growing community, home to almost 50,000 residents. Created through the amalgamation of the City of Trenton, the Village of Frankford, Sidney Township and Murray Township in 1998, the City of Quinte West offers a unique mix of rural and urban lifestyles. Quinte West is notably home to Canada’s largest air force base, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, and prides itself on being a sought-after tourism and recreation destination as a gateway to the world famous Trent-Severn Waterway. The natural features of Quinte West are complemented by its strong, vibrant and diverse economic base, making Quinte West an exciting place to live, work and play!

Canada Soccer’s 2024 Toyota National Championships U-15 Cup will be held at Centennial Park. Centrally located in Trenton, Centennial Park is home to the Duncan McDonald Arena, the Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre, a splash pad, a skatepark, sports fields, playgrounds, and the Quinte West Pop-ups. A paved waterfront path links the park to downtown Trenton, where you’ll find restaurants, cafes and shopping opportunities. 

HOSTING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Toyota National Championships, 2025-2026 (past RFP edition) Click here to read the PDF