Looking for an exciting sports event to fill the void after 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, set to kick off on Thursday and run through Sunday, will culminate in the championship game at 5 p.m. on the final day. The matches will be televised by CBC Sports.
According to the McMaster Marauders website, eight teams will vie for the Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy. The teams are seeded as follows:
- 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 Eyeing Third Consecutive Title
The UBC Thunderbirds are on a quest for 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 program in modern U Sports women’s soccer history to achieve a three-peat.
The McMaster Marauders are making their first appearance in the national championship since 2018, where they secured a fourth-place finish.
Fans can catch the games on 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.
WATCH | The action begins with Quarterfinal 1 on 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