Exciting news for soccer fans looking for more championship action following the World Series! McMaster University in Hamilton is set to host the 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship this week. The tournament will feature top university teams battling it out for the prestigious Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy.
The tournament will kick off on Thursday and run through Sunday, culminating in the championship game at 5 p.m. on the final day. Among the eight competing teams are the University of British Columbia (UBC), University of Montréal, University of Toronto, Cape Breton University, Laval University, Trinity Western University, McMaster University, and University of Guelph.
Of particular note is the University of British Columbia team, aiming for their third consecutive national title. McMaster University highlighted that the UBC Thunderbirds have allowed only one goal throughout the season and could make history as the first program in modern U Sports women’s soccer to achieve a three-peat.
This tournament marks McMaster Marauders’ return to the national championship scene since 2018, where they finished in fourth place. Fans can catch the games live on CBC Sports platforms, including CBC.ca/sports, CBC Sports YouTube channel, and the CBC Gem app. The matches will take place at Ron Joyce Stadium, with ticket prices ranging from $5 to $25 based on the day and ticket type.
The schedule for the tournament includes quarterfinal matches on Thursday, semifinals on Friday, consolation matches on Saturday, and concluding with the bronze and gold medal matches on Sunday. Soccer enthusiasts can follow the action-packed tournament online and witness the top university teams compete for glory on the field.