Four soccer hosts announced for 2026-2027 Youth National Championships
Four host venues have been selected for Canada Soccer’s 2026 and 2027 Youth National Championships, with St. John’s (U-17 Cup) and Surrey (U-15 Cup) to welcome the nation in 2026 and then Montréal (U-17 Cup) and Cape Breton (U-15 Cup) to welcome the nation in 2027. The four host venues will help deliver Canada Soccer’s pinnacle event open to all provincial and territorial member associations from coast to coast to coast across the country.
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 venue hosting 24 qualified teams across the week-long event heading into the Canadian Finals on Thanksgiving Monday.
“Canada Soccer is proud to announce St. John’s, Surrey, Montréal, and Cape Breton as host communities for our 2026 and 2027 Youth National Championships,” said Peter Augruso, Canada Soccer President. “As part of Canada Soccer’s Youth Competitions Network, the National Championships showcase our commitment to delivering inclusive, high-quality national competitions from coast to coast to coast across the nation. With hundreds of youth teams participating in qualifying each year, the National Championships showcase the depth of talent in our game while creating lasting sport and community legacies in each host city. We look forward to welcoming players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families to four outstanding destinations that will help make these events memorable for everyone involved.”
"We are thrilled to welcome Canada’s top youth soccer talent to St. John’s for the U-17 Cup in 2026,” said the Honourable Andrea Barbour, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation. “This is an incredible opportunity to showcase our province’s vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality to athletes, families, and fans from across the country. Supporting this event, through Celebrate NL, reflects our commitment to growing sport tourism and creating unforgettable experiences for visitors while contributing to the growth of soccer in Canada."
“It’s a privilege for Surrey to host Canada Soccer’s 2026 U-15 Cup,” said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. “This national event highlights our strong soccer community and our commitment to supporting young athletes as they grow and compete. We look forward to welcoming teams and families from across Canada and showcasing the energy, diversity, and hospitality that make Surrey a fantastic host city.”
"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."
“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.”
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.