The 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship is set to take place at McMaster University in Hamilton this week, offering a thrilling sports event for enthusiasts still reeling from the World Series. The tournament will feature top university teams competing for the prestigious Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy.
The event will kick off on Thursday and run through Sunday, culminating in the championship game at 5 p.m. The matches will be broadcast live by CBC Sports, providing fans with the opportunity to follow the action from the comfort of their homes.
Among the eight competing teams, the University of British Columbia (UBC) holds the top seed, followed by University of Montréal, University of Toronto, Cape Breton University, Laval University, Trinity Western University, McMaster University, and University of Guelph.
The UBC Thunderbirds are aiming for a historic third consecutive national title, having conceded only one goal throughout the season. Their potential victory would solidify their status as the first program in modern U Sports women’s soccer history to achieve a three-peat. In contrast, the McMaster Marauders are returning to the national championship for the first time since their fourth-place finish in 2018.
Spectators can catch the tournament action on CBC.ca/sports, CBC Sports YouTube channel, and CBC Gem app. The games will be held at Ron Joyce Stadium, with tickets available at prices ranging from $5 to $25, depending on the day and ticket category.
The tournament schedule includes a series of exhilarating matches starting with the quarterfinals on Thursday and culminating in the gold medal match on Sunday. Fans can follow the intense competition as the teams vie for victory and the coveted championship title.