Major Events and Sport Events hosting in Ottawa – Summer 2024

Newly named Ottawa Charge joins the roster of PWHL teams for season 2

Ottawa’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has officially unveiled its new name and logo: the Ottawa Charge. Reflecting the city’s motto, "Advance — Ottawa — En Avant," the Charge logo features a bold unfinished "O," symbolizing Ottawa while also hinting at a "C" for Charge. As the league prepares for its second season, with an extended 30-game regular season starting in early December, the Charge are set to electrify the ice and continue strengthening Ottawa's reputation as a vibrant, inclusive sports city.

Ottawa announced as 2024 Canadian Boccia Championships host

This November, Ottawa will host the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Boccia Championships for the first time. From November 13 to 17 at the RA Centre, Canada’s top boccia athletes will compete across six classifications, including the 2024 Paralympic Boccia Team.

Boccia, a Paralympic sport for athletes with disabilities like Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy, highlights the spirit of inclusivity in Canada’s capital region. Spectators and volunteers are encouraged to join and witness incredible athleticism in action at the pinnacle of competitive boccia.

Women’s professional soccer returns to Ottawa with Ottawa Rapid FC

Ottawa Rapid FC is officially the capital's team in the newly formed Northern Super League (NSL), set to debut next spring and the team’s name, badge and colors were recently revealed.

The name "Rapid" symbolizes speed, progress, and a deep connection to Ottawa’s geography, particularly the region’s rivers. The team’s badge features a Peregrine Falcon in attack position, with blue hues representing water and sky, and neon orange paying tribute to the Centennial Flame’s resilience.

Ottawa Rapid FC is focused on championing gender equity in sport with the team’s leadership including COO Stephanie Spruston, Chief Sport Officer Heidi Bloomfield and Technical Director Kristina Kiss, a former national team player.

The league consists of six teams and is scheduled to begin play in April 2025.

Countdown to Ottawa2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

In two years, Ottawa will welcome the world’s best wheelchair basketball athletes at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships from September 9-19, 2026. Building on the momentum from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, this landmark event will feature 336 athletes from 28 teams. Look out for exciting details this fall about a new school program aimed at engaging local students and promoting inclusivity through the power of sport.

2025 IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa triathlon officially sold out

IRONMAN has announced that the 2025 IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa triathlon officially sold out of general registration over a year in advance of the new event. The triathlon takes place on August 3, 2025.

New aquatic centre at Carleton University

Ottawa City Council has approved non-binding negotiations with Carleton University to develop a new aquatics centre. The proposed facility would include a 50-metre competitive pool, a 25-metre warm-up and community pool and amenities for hosting aquatic events such as swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming.

Located near Bronson Avenue with public transit access, the centre would enhance Ottawa’s ability to host major competitions and improve community access to aquatic programs.

Score a seat at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship

Single-game tickets for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa are now available. Taking place from December 26, 2024, to January 5, 2025, this historic event is sure to electrify the city. The full schedule was recently released too.

Ottawa Black Bears announce inaugural season schedule

The Ottawa Black Bears, in partnership with the National Lacrosse League, have revealed their 2024-25 regular-season schedule. The team kicks off their inaugural season at the Canadian Tire Centre on Friday, Nov. 29, hosting the Toronto Rock.

With nine home games featuring exciting theme nights like Lacrosse for All, Marvel Superhero, and St. Patty’s Party, fans can look forward to unique giveaways and unforgettable experiences. Season seat memberships are on sale now.

Global golf meets local greens in Ottawa

Check out the latest Major Events and Sport blog to learn how the 2024 merger of PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Latinoamérica has positioned Ottawa as a key stop in the PGA TOUR Americas — and how the city fosters a thriving golf scene for players of all skill levels.

Host Ottawa in Toronto

Ottawa Tourism’s Major Events and Sport team attended Host Ottawa in Toronto from September 23-24, 2024. Devin Jenkins and Joey Swarbrick, both Managers of Major Events and Sport, used this opportunity to engage with key sports stakeholders and raise awareness about Ottawa Tourism's pivotal role in hosting world-class events.

This was a prime moment to showcase Ottawa’s impressive track record to organizations that may not yet know the city’s full potential as a top-tier sports destination.

• 2024 Dodgeball Canada Cloth Nationals – October 12-13, 2024
• 2024 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) Cross Country Running Championships – November 1-2, 2024 
• Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Provincial Cup – November 8-10, 2024
• 2024 Canadian University Men Rugby Championships (CUMRC) - November 13-17, 2024 
• 2024 Canadian Boccia Championships – November 13-17, 2024
• 2024 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championship – December 26, 2024 – January 5, 2025
• IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa Triathlon – August 3, 2025
• 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships – September 9-19, 2026

• Host Ottawa – September 24-26, in Toronto
• SpoHo X – October 28-29, in Charlottetown
• Smarties Cities & Sport Summit – November 11-13, in Lausanne

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