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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
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Vancouver Rise FC Reveal 2026 “After Dark” Home Kit
Vancouver Rise FC has revealed its new “After Dark” home kit for the 2026 Northern Super League season, pulling inspiration straight from the natural setting that surrounds its home at Swangard Stadium.
The design pays tribute to Central Park in Burnaby, with visuals that reflect the quiet, layered beauty of the park at night. Tree silhouettes stretch across the kit, creating a sense of depth and movement—meant to mirror the experience of looking up through the canopy after dark.
The club says the concept ties closely to its motto, “Stronger by Nature,” grounding the team’s identity in the environment that surrounds it. The design blends all crest colours with added tones that bring warmth and balance, giving the kit a look that feels both rooted and refined. Paired with classic shorts and socks, it leans into tradition while still telling a clear local story.
A key detail returns on both the After Dark kit and the club’s secondary “Sunshine Kit” for 2026. A Gold Pointed Star sits on the left sleeve, marking Vancouver Rise FC as the inaugural champions of the Northern Super League. The patch represents the league’s top honour and signals the club’s early place in its history.
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley praised the design and its connection to the community, pointing to the pride residents have in their parks and green spaces. He added that seeing Central Park reflected in the team’s identity makes the return to Swangard Stadium for the new season feel even more meaningful.
The After Dark kit leans heavily into place and atmosphere. It’s less about flash and more about identity—something that feels tied to where the team plays and who shows up for them.
Pre-orders for both the After Dark and Sunshine kits are now available through the club’s official store, with options for delivery or in-stadium pickup.
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Vancouver Rise FC Transfer Holly Ward to NWSL Side Seattle Reign FC
Vancouver Rise FC has made a major statement about its player development pathway. The club announced Friday that winger Holly Ward has been transferred to Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League for an undisclosed fee.
The move marks the first time a Rise FC Academy graduate has been transferred out of the club, setting a new benchmark for the organization and the broader Northern Super League.
Sporting director Stephanie Labbé called the transfer a defining moment. She pointed to Ward’s rise through the system as proof that the league is doing what it set out to do—create real opportunities for Canadian players.
Ward’s journey with the club began in 2018 when she joined the Rise FC Academy, then known as the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Academy. Seven years later, she returned home to sign her first professional deal ahead of the 2025 season.
The 22-year-old from North Vancouver wasted no time making an impact. She started 27 of 28 matches in her rookie campaign, scoring eight goals and adding five assists. Her biggest moment came in the league’s inaugural final, where she scored the winner in a 2–1 victory over AFC Toronto to secure the Diana B. Matheson Cup.
Speaking about the move, Ward described her time in Vancouver as a dream realized. Playing professionally in her hometown and helping deliver a championship made the experience hard to leave behind, though she expressed excitement about the next step in her career.
Her breakout season didn’t go unnoticed at the international level. Ward earned her first senior call-up to the Canadian women’s national team and made history on June 3 by becoming the first NSL player to score for Canada in a match against Haiti.
Head coach Anja Heiner-Møller praised Ward’s growth and character, highlighting her attacking ability, work ethic, and presence in the locker room. She noted that Ward’s development—from academy prospect to national team contributor—reflects the strength of the club’s environment.
The transfer is a significant step for Rise FC as it begins to participate in the global player market, something the club sees as key to long-term growth. It also reinforces the idea that young Canadian players can develop at home and still reach top leagues abroad.
Rise FC now turns its focus to the upcoming season. The club will open its 2026 campaign with a championship rematch against AFC Toronto on April 24 at Swangard Stadium, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. PT.
Fans can purchase single-match tickets or explore package options, including season memberships that cover all 13 home games and flexible ticket bundles built around the home opener.