Sports
Northern Super League Releases 2026 Schedule
Northern Super League today announced its 2026 regular season schedule, returning for a second season after a debut year that proved professional women’s soccer has a powerful place in Canada’s sports and entertainment landscape.
The season opens Friday, April 24, with a marquee rematch of the NSL Final, as Toronto and Vancouver meet at Swanguard Stadium in Vancouver to kick off the campaign — reigniting one of the League’s defining rivalries from the very first whistle. This season’s opening match is followed by home matches in every NSL market in the first two weeks of the season:
Saturday, April 25, 2026—Halifax Tides host Ottawa Rapid FC at Wanderers Grounds
Saturday, April 25, 2026— Calgary Wild FC hosts Montréal Roses at McMahon Stadium
Saturday, May 2, 2026—Ottawa Rapid FC hosts Calgary Wild FC at TD Place
Saturday, May 2, 2026—Montréal Roses host Vancouver Rise FC at Stade Boréale
Sunday, May 3, 2026— AFC Toronto hosts Halifax Tides at BMO Field
Running from April through November, the 2026 season delivers a consistent, coast-to-coast schedule across spring, summer, and fall, and will conclude with the NSL Final on Saturday, November 14. The neutral-site host city for the championship match will be announced in the coming months.
Apart from international breaks for women’s competitions, the 2026 season will continue uninterrupted through June and July. Fans — including international soccer fans visiting Canada — are welcome to experience Canadian professional women’s soccer live on broadcast and in stadium during a landmark summer for men’s international soccer in Canada.
Season One established a strong foundation, marked by competitive matches, emerging rivalries, and electric atmospheres in stadiums nationwide. Fans responded to the accessibility of the live match experience and to the quality, intensity, and skill of the players on the pitch.
“Season One demonstrated that Canada was ready for professional women’s soccer with world-leading attendance and fierce competition on the pitch,” said League President Christina Litz. “In 2026, a year when the country will be celebrating the game at new levels, we’re building on that momentum by delivering great soccer, showcasing elite talent, and creating experiences that make fans want to be part of it week after week.”
With the 2026 schedule now confirmed, fans can begin planning their season and secure tickets through their local club. Clubs across the Northern Super League are offering a range of ticketing options, including season memberships and flexible packages, providing multiple ways for supporters to attend matches throughout the season. Learn more in the Insider Guide here .
Broadcast and streaming details — including live matches in English and French on TSN, CBC, Radio-Canada, and YouTube — will be announced in the coming weeks
2026 NSL Regular Season
April
- Friday, April 24 — Vancouver Rise FC vs AFC Toronto at Swanguard Stadium
- Saturday, April 25 — Halifax Tides FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Saturday, April 25 — Calgary Wild FC vs Montréal Roses FC at McMahon Stadium
May
- Saturday, May 2 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Calgary Wild FC at TD Place
- Saturday, May 2 — Montréal Roses FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at Stade Boréale
- Sunday, May 3 — AFC Toronto vs Halifax Tides FC at BMO Field
- Wednesday, May 6 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at TD Place
- Sunday, May 10 — AFC Toronto vs Montréal Roses FC at BMO Field
- Wednesday, May 13 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Halifax Tides FC at TD Place
- Saturday, May 16 — Calgary Wild FC vs Montréal Roses FC at McMahon Stadium
- Monday, May 18 — Halifax Tides FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Saturday, May 23 — Vancouver Rise FC vs AFC Toronto at Swanguard Stadium
- Saturday, May 23 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Montréal Roses FC at TD Place
- Sunday, May 24 — Calgary Wild FC vs Halifax Tides FC at McMahon Stadium
- Friday, May 29 — Halifax Tides FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Saturday, May 30 — Montréal Roses FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at Stade Boréale
- Sunday, May 31 — Calgary Wild FC vs AFC Toronto at McMahon Stadium
June
- Saturday, June 13 — Halifax Tides FC vs Calgary Wild FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Saturday, June 13 — AFC Toronto vs Montréal Roses FC at York Lions Stadium
- Sunday, June 14 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Thursday, June 18 — Halifax Tides FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Sunday, June 21 — Montréal Roses FC vs Calgary Wild FC at Stade Boréale
- Sunday, June 21 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs AFC Toronto at TD Place
- Thursday, June 25 — Montréal Roses FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Stade Boréale
- Saturday, June 27 — Calgary Wild FC vs Halifax Tides FC at McMahon Stadium
- Sunday, June 28 — Vancouver Rise FC vs AFC Toronto at Swanguard Stadium
July
- Saturday, July 4 — Montréal Roses FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at Stade Boréale
- Sunday, July 5 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Calgary Wild FC at TD Place
- Sunday, July 5 — Halifax Tides FC vs AFC Toronto at Wanderers Grounds
- Saturday, July 11 — Calgary Wild FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at McMahon Stadium
- Saturday, July 11 — AFC Toronto vs Ottawa Rapid FC at York Lions Stadium
- Sunday, July 12 — Montréal Roses FC vs Halifax Tides FC at Stade Boréale
- Thursday, July 16 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Halifax Tides FC at TD Place
- Friday, July 17 — Calgary Wild FC vs Montréal Roses FC at McMahon Stadium
- Saturday, July 18 — AFC Toronto vs Vancouver Rise FC at York Lions Stadium
- Wednesday, July 22 — Calgary Wild FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at McMahon Stadium
- Thursday, July 23 — Montréal Roses FC vs AFC Toronto at Stade Boréale
- Saturday, July 25 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Halifax Tides FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Tuesday, July 28 — AFC Toronto vs Calgary Wild FC at York Lions Stadium
- Wednesday, July 29 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Montréal Roses FC at Swanguard Stadium
August
- Saturday, August 1 — Calgary Wild FC vs AFC Toronto at McMahon Stadium
- Monday, August 3 — Halifax Tides FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Friday, August 7 — Montréal Roses FC vs Halifax Tides FC at Stade Boréale
- Saturday, August 8 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Calgary Wild FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Sunday, August 9 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs AFC Toronto at TD Place
- Saturday, August 15 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Halifax Tides FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Saturday, August 15 — Calgary Wild FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at McMahon Stadium
Sunday, August 16 — AFC Toronto vs Montréal Roses FC at BMO Field - Saturday, August 22 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at TD Place
- Sunday, August 23 — Halifax Tides FC vs AFC Toronto at Wanderers Grounds
- Sunday, August 23 — Montréal Roses FC vs Calgary Wild FC at Stade Boréale
- Saturday, August 29 — Montréal Roses FC vs Halifax Tides FC at Stade Boréale
- Saturday, August 29 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Calgary Wild FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Sunday, August 30 — AFC Toronto vs Ottawa Rapid FC at BMO Field
September
- Saturday, September 5 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Halifax Tides FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Sunday, September 6 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Montréal Roses FC at TD Place
- Sunday, September 6 — AFC Toronto vs Calgary Wild FC at BMO Field
Thursday, September 10 — Montréal Roses FC vs AFC Toronto at Stade Boréale - Saturday, September 12 — Calgary Wild FC vs Halifax Tides FC at McMahon Stadium
- Sunday, September 13 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Saturday, September 19 — Halifax Tides FC vs AFC Toronto at Wanderers Grounds
- Saturday, September 19 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Montréal Roses FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Sunday, September 20 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Calgary Wild FC at TD Place
- Saturday, September 26 — AFC Toronto vs Ottawa Rapid FC at York Lions Stadium
- Sunday, September 27 — Halifax Tides FC vs Montréal Roses FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Sunday, September 27 — Calgary Wild FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at McMahon Stadium
October
- Friday, October 2 — Montréal Roses FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Stade Boréale
- Saturday, October 3 — Halifax Tides FC vs Calgary Wild FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Sunday, October 4 — AFC Toronto vs Vancouver Rise FC at York Lions Stadium
- Saturday, October 17 — Halifax Tides FC vs Montréal Roses FC at Wanderers Grounds
- Sunday, October 18 — AFC Toronto vs Calgary Wild FC at BMO Field
- Sunday, October 18 — Ottawa Rapid FC vs Vancouver Rise FC at TD Place
- Friday, October 23 — Montréal Roses FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC at Stade Boréale
- Sunday, October 25 — Vancouver Rise FC vs Calgary Wild FC at Swanguard Stadium
- Monday, October 26 — AFC Toronto vs Halifax Tides FC at BMO Field
2026 NSL Playoffs and Final
- Saturday, October 31 — Semi-Final A, Leg 1 (Location TBD)
- Sunday, November 1 — Semi-Final B, Leg 1 (Location TBD)
- Saturday, November 7 — Semi-Final A, Leg 2 (Location TBD)
- Sunday, November 8 — Semi-Final B, Leg 2 (Location TBD)
- Saturday, November 14 — NSL Final (Neutral-site host city to be announced)
The full 2026 Northern Super League schedule is also available at NSL.ca/schedule
Sports
Vancouver Rise FC part ways with head coach Anja Heiner-Møller
Vancouver Rise FC announced on Monday that the club has parted ways with head coach Anja Heiner-Møller. Rise FC will be led on the field for the remainder of the 2026 season by the continuing coaching staff of Iain Darbyshire, Katie Collar, and Erin McNulty. Darbyshire will take on the role of interim head coach.
Heiner-Møller, the first head coach in Rise FC history, departs the club with an 18W-18L-8D record in the Northern Super League (NSL) regular season, as well as a memorable playoff run in the inaugural season that ended with a first ever NSL championship.
“We are grateful to Anja for her many contributions to the club, making history as an important part of Rise FC winning the inaugural Diana B. Matheson Cup,” said Robyn Gayle, Rise FC chief soccer officer. “This was a difficult decision and we wish Anja the very best. We have built high expectations, and it’s on all of us, staff and players, to continue raising the standards to meet them. We are focused on moving forward and making a strong push to finish the season successfully.”
Darbyshire joined Rise FC as an assistant coach prior to the start of the 2026 season after serving as Cardiff City FC head of women’s & girls football since July 2020. Under his leadership, Cardiff City FC Women enjoyed a period of unprecedented success, winning eight trophies in six years.
Collar has been with Rise FC since the team started in 2025, after previously leading the Rise FC Academy (formerly Whitecaps FC Girls Elite). Under Collar, the academy won the League1 BC (now BCPL) title in three straight seasons, as well as two straight League1 Canada Inter-Provincial Championships, and the 2023 FIFA/Blue Stars Youth Cup.
McNulty, a UEFA A licensed goalkeeper coach, serves as assistant coach and goalkeeper coach. Following a playing career in Canada, the United States, and Europe, McNulty moved into coaching, including prolonged success with the Rise FC Academy alongside Collar.
Both Collar and McNulty have also spent time coaching with Canada’s national team programs.
Rise FC return to play this coming Sunday, September 13 in a crucial home match against Ottawa Rapid FC at Swangard Stadium. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. PT.
Message from Anja Heiner-Møller:
“To the fans of Vancouver Rise FC,
My time as head coach has come to an end.
I am proud of what we have built and accomplished, and most importantly from my end, I have done it being true to my values as a coach and human being. I feel that we have shared those values and the passion for this city, Rise FC and sports in general.
I want nothing else than success for Vancouver Rise FC, and I am grateful for the time I had leading this team from the very start of the inaugural season of 2025, the journey to winning the Championship of 2025 and to the tight battle of making the playoffs in the season of 2026.
I am very aware that fans of Vancouver Rise FC are special and you are a big part of this club. We appreciate you and all the things you do for the team. You are supportive, kind, enthusiastic and dedicated, and we have felt your support from the beginning.
Thank you for your support and all the best in the future!
Anja”
Sports
Toronto Tempo Bringing WNBA Action to Vancouver for Two-Game Series
WNBA basketball is coming to Vancouver this summer as the Toronto Tempo bring two regular-season games to Rogers Arena as part of their inaugural season.
The Tempo will face the Portland Fire on August 21 before taking on the Las Vegas Aces on August 23. The two games will give basketball fans across British Columbia a chance to see Canada’s WNBA team play on the West Coast.
The Vancouver series is part of the Tempo’s push to build a team that represents fans across the country. The franchise has already made its mark in its first season, including a record-setting stop in Montreal.
The Tempo’s regular-season showcase at Montreal’s Bell Centre drew 20,996 fans, setting a new WNBA regular-season attendance record. The Vancouver games continue that effort to bring the team closer to fans outside Toronto.
“From the beginning, our vision has been to build a team that represents all of Canada,” said Teresa Resch, President of the Toronto Tempo. “The support we’ve seen from fans across the country has been incredible, and we’re excited to bring the energy of the WNBA to Vancouver.”
Resch added that the games are a chance to celebrate basketball on the West Coast and connect with communities across the country.
Vancouver has a long history with basketball and has produced elite players at various levels. The Tempo’s visit gives local fans a chance to see professional women’s basketball in their own city, while providing young athletes with another opportunity to see the sport at its highest level.
The Tempo will stay in Vancouver beyond the court. The team will host Tempo Live at Rogers Arena on Saturday, August 22. The free community event will feature interactive basketball activities, clinics, exclusive merchandise and family-friendly programming.
Tickets for the Tempo’s August 21 game against Portland and August 23 matchup with Las Vegas are on sale now through Ticketmaster.