The 2026 Canada Soccer National Championships are just around the corner, with Manitoba teams set to take the field across the country as they compete for national titles.
The National Championships will take place from October 6-12, bringing together top amateur clubs from across Canada in the U-15, U-17 and senior divisions. Manitoba will be represented by Winnipeg AK Soccer Academy in the U-15 Boys and Girls divisions, FC Northwest in the U-17 Boys division, Winnipeg AK Soccer Academy in the U-17 Girls division, and Winnipeg Lucania FC in the Senior Men’s Challenge Trophy competition.
Winnipeg AK Soccer Academy will head west to Surrey, British Columbia, where they will compete in the U-15 Cup at Newton Athletic Park.
AK Soccer Academy opens the tournament on Wednesday, October 7, facing CS Dieppe in their first match. Their second group-stage match is scheduled for Friday, October 9, when they take on Saskatoon Alliance.
The U-15 Cup continues through October 12, with the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals taking place throughout the weekend. The U-15 final is scheduled for Thanksgiving Monday, October 12.
Winnipeg AK Soccer Academy Schedule
Winnipeg AK Soccer Academy will head west to Surrey, British Columbia, where they will compete in the U-15 Cup at Newton Athletic Park.
AK Soccer Academy opens the tournament on Wednesday, October 7, facing North Shore GSC in their first match. Their second group-stage match is scheduled for Friday, October 9, when they take on FC Regina Bluestars.
The U-15 Cup continues through October 12, with the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals taking place throughout the weekend. The U-15 final is scheduled for Thanksgiving Monday, October 12.
Winnipeg AK Soccer Academy Schedule
FC Northwest will travel to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the U-17 Cup, with matches taking place at venues including King George V Park and Mount Pearl Soccer Complex.
FC Northwest begins its tournament on Thursday, October 8, against Mount Pearl FC. The Winnipeg side will then face Vancouver ICSF Columbus FC on Friday, October 9.
The U-17 competition runs through Thanksgiving Monday, with the championship final scheduled for October 12 at King George V Park.
FC Northwest Schedule
AK Soccer Academy will travel to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the U-17 Cup, with matches taking place at venues including King George V Park and Mount Pearl Soccer Complex.
AK Soccer Academy begins its tournament on Thursday, October 8, against Edmonton Southwest United SC. The Winnipeg side will then face CS Dieppe on Friday, October 9.
The U-17 competition runs through Thanksgiving Monday, with the championship final scheduled for October 12 at King George V Park.
FC Northwest Schedule
Representing Manitoba in the senior men’s Challenge Trophy competition will be Winnipeg Lucania FC.
The Challenge Trophy tournament will be hosted in Ottawa, with matches taking place at Julian de Guzman Park and other tournament venues. Lucania FC will begin its national championship campaign on October 9.
Lucania's currently listed schedule includes:
The Challenge Trophy competition continues through October 12, when the national final will be played.
With five Manitoba teams competing on the national stage, there will be plenty to follow throughout Thanksgiving weekend. From the U-15 and U-17 Cups in British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador to the senior men’s Challenge Trophy in Ottawa, Manitoba clubs will be looking to make their mark against some of the top amateur teams from across the country.