League and clubs to activate at Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Canada Soccer House and FIFA Fan Festivals™ 

TORONTO, June 9, 2026 - As Canada welcomes the world for FIFA World Cup 26™, the Northern Super League and its clubs will participate in fan festivals, community celebrations and soccer events across the country, bringing the professional women's game to fans throughout a historic summer for the sport.

The league's summer programming will include activations at Canada Celebrates, the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Toronto and Vancouver, and Canada Soccer House in both host cities. 

"FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a historic moment for soccer in Canada, and we're excited to be part of the celebrations taking place across the country," said Christina Litz, President of the Northern Super League. "Our clubs, players and supporters are helping write the next chapter of soccer in this country. As fans experience a summer of soccer, we invite them to experience the Northern Super League as well."

The initiative builds on the participation of NSL clubs in the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola® in Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver earlier this year.

Canada Celebrates will bring fans together through live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food and community celebrations. 

As part of the celebrations, Halifax Tides FC will be active at the Canada Celebrates stop in Halifax on June 11 and 12 and in Moncton, New Brunswick on June 18. The Northern Super League will also participate in Canada Celebrates stop in Edmonton on July 1 and Saskatoon on July 4, helping introduce the league to new audiences and engage soccer fans in communities beyond current league markets.

The Northern Super League will also be featured at Canada Soccer House in Vancouver on June 20 and Canada Soccer House in Toronto on July 2 during FIFA World Cup 2026, connecting with fans through player appearances, autograph sessions, community programming and prizing. The activations will provide an opportunity to showcase the league, engage young players and families, and celebrate the continued growth of women's professional soccer in Canada. 

AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC will also participate in activations at the FIFA Fan Festival™ in their respective host cities on select dates throughout the tournament.

The NSL will also partner with Humber Polytechnic, an Official Host City Supporter, for the NSL x  Humber Match Day Hub on Sunday July 19.  As fans gather to watch the Final, the event will feature soccer-themed activities and prizes, community programming and opportunities to connect with the professional women's game in Canada.

Together, these activations will position the Northern Super League within the broader national soccer conversation throughout the tournament while continuing to grow awareness of the league and the professional women's game from coast to coast.

Fans attending FIFA World Cup festivities are encouraged to make the Northern Super League part of their summer of soccer.