61st Vanier Cup
| Date | November 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Telus Université Laval Stadium |
| Location | Quebec City, Quebec |
The 2026 Vanier Cup, the 61st edition of the Canadian university football championship, is scheduled for November 28, 2026, at Telus Université Laval Stadium in Quebec City, Quebec.[1][2][3]
Host
This is scheduled to be the eighth time that Quebec City will host the Vanier Cup and the first since 2021.[4]
Date
While no date was specified in the press release announcement, if previous scheduling formulas are in effect, this game would take place on November 28, 2026.[1][2] The date was confirmed in the U Sports calendar schedule.[3]
Semi-Championships
The Vanier Cup is played between the champions of the Mitchell Bowl and the Uteck Bowl, the national semi-final games. In 2026, according to the rotating schedule, the Yates Cup Ontario championship team will host the winners of the Canada West Hardy Trophy championship for the Mitchell Bowl.[3] The Québec conference Dunsmore Cup championship team will host the Atlantic conference's Loney Bowl championship team for the Uteck Bowl.[3]
References
- ^ a b "U Sports Championship Information". U Sports. September 13, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Regina, Laval to host 2025 and 2026 Vanier Cups". U Sports. November 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Championship Calendar". U Sports. November 15, 2025.
- ^ "Université Laval to host 2026 Vanier Cup in Quebec City". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. November 25, 2023.