Provincial investment supports a national championship celebrating women’s professional soccer
The Northern Super League (NSL) today announced funding support from the Government of Ontario for the 2026 NSL Final, presented by BMO, taking place Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET at TD Place in Ottawa.
The Government of Ontario is supporting this year's Final with an investment of $180,000, strengthening Ontario's position as a premier destination for world-class sporting events while supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Now in its second season, Canada’s professional women’s soccer league will bring its second championship Final to the nation’s capital, where two finalists will compete for the Diana B. Matheson Cup. The event will welcome fans from across Ontario and Canada, bringing visitors to Ottawa and creating opportunities for local businesses while showcasing women’s professional sport on a national stage.
Founded by former Canadian Women’s National Team player Diana Matheson, the NSL brings together six clubs from coast to coast: Vancouver Rise FC, Calgary Wild FC, AFC Toronto, Ottawa Rapid FC, Montréal Roses FC and Halifax Tides FC. The league also announced its seventh club, Winnipeg Ember, which will take the pitch in 2027. In its second season, the league continues to build audiences, deepen community connections and create professional opportunities for players to pursue their careers at home. National coverage on TSN, CBC, Radio-Canada and RDS, alongside streaming on partner platforms and the NSL YouTube channel, connects fans across the country with the competition and its athletes.
“The Northern Super League is creating new opportunities for women in professional sport, while inspiring the next generation of athletes,” said Brian Saunderson, Minister of Sport. “By helping bring major sporting events like this championship to Ontario, we’re showcasing the talent of our athletes, giving fans the chance to experience world-class competition and showing young girls across the country that a future career in professional women’s soccer is possible, right here at home.”
“Our second season and second NSL Final represent another important step in building a lasting future for women’s professional soccer in Canada,” said Christina Litz, President of the Northern Super League. “We are grateful to the Government of Ontario for helping us bring this celebration to Ottawa. This investment brings people together, supports local businesses and gives more young players the chance to see a professional future for themselves here at home. We look forward to welcoming fans to TD Place on November 14 to help us crown our 2026 champion.”
Fans across Canada can watch the 2026 NSL Final, presented by BMO live on TSN, CBC and RDS, with US fans being able to watch on ESPN+ and international supporters able to tune in globally via NSL on YouTube. National broadcast coverage will be hosted by Kate McKenna, with acclaimed CBC Sports play-by-play announcer Signa Butler joined by Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer Amy Walsh in the commentary booth. Rob Pizzo will report from the sidelines, while Erin McLeod and Shireen Ahmed lead the studio panel. Pre-match coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on TSN and RDS ahead of the 2:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Venue: TD Place, Ottawa, Ontario
Tickets: NSL.ca/final
Broadcast: TSN, CBC, RDS, ESPN+ and NSL YouTube
Pre-show: 1:30 p.m. ET on TSN and RDS
Kick-off: 2:00 p.m. ET
For tickets and information about the 2026 NSL Final, presented by BMO, visit NSL.ca/Final