Regina has formally been introduced because the host metropolis of the 60th Vanier Cup in 2025.
The Vanier Cup marks the nationwide championship of Canadian college soccer, the trophy groups throughout Canada battle all season to get.
“On the heels of the College of Regina’s fiftieth anniversary, Regina will host the Vanier Cup for the primary time in 2025,” U SPORTS mentioned in a launch.
The sport might be performed at Mosaic Stadium, which just lately hosted the 109th Gray Cup in 2022.
“We’re assured followers from throughout will need to converge on Regina for this milestone occasion,” Lisette Johnson-Stapley, U SPORTS chief sport officer mentioned.
“The town is understood for its enthusiasm for soccer and deeply engaged fan base, which solidifies Regina’s standing as a metropolis the place soccer performs a major and beloved function locally’s sports activities tradition.”
And whereas Regina will host the massive recreation, the College of Regina Rams have by no means gained the cup. The College of Saskatchewan has hosted the trophy 3 times in its 60-year historical past.
“We’re honoured and extremely excited that the College of Regina has been chosen to host the 2025 Vanier Cup in Saskatchewan,” College of Regina president and vice-chancellor Jeff Keshen mentioned.
“Saskatchewan is a good soccer province, with every thing wanted to assist profile college athletics in Canada. The followers, the volunteers, the company help, and essentially the most spectacular soccer venue within the nation – Mosaic stadium. The Vanier Cup might be a beautiful alternative for our College and our province to shine on the nationwide stage.”
As a part of Saturday’s announcement, Université Laval was introduced because the host metropolis for the 2026 Vanier Cup.
Université Laval’s soccer program has a document 10 Vanier Cup titles.
The Vanier Cup has been hosted throughout the nation since 1965 with an influence all over the place it goes. The 2022 Vanier Cup in London, Ontario generated roughly $2.4 million in financial exercise.
Extra info on ticket gross sales and broadcasts might be introduced within the coming months.
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