Looking for some sports action after the World Series? McMaster University in Hamilton is set to host the 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship this week, featuring top university teams.
The tournament, airing on CBC Sports, kicks off on Thursday and runs through Sunday, culminating in the championship game at 5 p.m. that day.
As per the McMaster Marauders website, eight teams will vie for the Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy, with the following seeding:
- University of British Columbia (UBC)
- University of Montréal
- University of Toronto
- Cape Breton University
- Laval University
- Trinity Western University
- McMaster University
- University of Guelph
University of British Columbia Aiming for Third Consecutive Title
The UBC Thunderbirds are eyeing a third consecutive national title, having conceded just one goal this season, McMaster announced in a news release. A win would mark them as the first team in modern U Sports women’s soccer history to achieve a three-peat.
The McMaster Marauders are returning to the national championship for the first time since 2018, where they secured a fourth-place finish.
Viewers can catch the games on CBC.ca/sports, CBC Sports YouTube, 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.
WATCH | Quarterfinal 1 kicks off Thursday at 11 a.m.:
Tournament Schedule
Thursday:
- 11:00 a.m. – Quarterfinal: Laval vs. Cape Breton
- 1:30 p.m. – Quarterfinal: Guelph vs. UBC
- 5:00 p.m. – Quarterfinal: Trinity Western vs. Toronto
- 7:30 p.m. – Quarterfinal: Montréal vs. McMaster
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