Looking for some exciting sports action to fill the void left by the World Series? McMaster University in Hamilton is gearing up to host the 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship this week, featuring top university teams.
The tournament will kick off on Thursday and run through Sunday, with the championship match scheduled for 5 p.m. on the final day. The games will be live-streamed by CBC Sports.
According to the McMaster Marauders website, eight teams will be vying for the prestigious Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy. Here is the seeding of the participating teams:
- University of British Columbia (UBC)
- University of Montréal
- University of Toronto
- Cape Breton University
- Laval University
- Trinity Western University
- McMaster University
- University of Guelph
UBC aiming for third consecutive title
The UBC Thunderbirds are eyeing a historic third consecutive national title and have conceded only one goal throughout the season, as announced by McMaster in a news release. A win would solidify their position as the first program in modern U Sports women’s soccer history to achieve a three-peat.
The McMaster Marauders are back in the national championship scene for the first time since 2018, when they secured the fourth position.
Viewers can catch the matches on CBC.ca/sports, CBC Sports YouTube channel, and CBC Gem app. The games will take place at Ron Joyce Stadium, with ticket prices ranging from $5 to $25 depending on the day and ticket category.
WATCH | The first Quarterfinal begins on Thursday at 11 a.m.:
Tournament Schedule
Thursday:
- 11:00 a.m. – Laval vs. Cape Breton (Quarterfinal)
- 1:30 p.m. – Guelph vs. UBC (Quarterfinal)
- 5:00 p.m. – Trinity Western vs. Toronto (Quarterfinal)
- 7:30 p.m. – Montréal vs. McMaster (Quarterfinal)
Friday:
- 11:00 a.m. – Consolation Semifinal
- 1:30 p.m. – Consolation Semifinal
- 5:00 p.m. – Semifinal
- 7:30 p.m. – Semifinal
Saturday:
- 5:00 p.m. – Consolation Final
Sunday:
- 1:30 p.m. – Bronze Medal Match
- 5:00 p.m. – Gold Medal Match
