Ottawa – With Open Arms

Ottawa's Major Events and Sports Newsletter

Here's what's been happening in the Ottawa major events and sport landscape lately.

IRONMAN

Canada-Ottawa course revealed

On August 3, 2025, over 3,000 athletes will swim, bike and run through a route that blends river views, scenic streets and downtown landmarks. (read more)

Ottawa to host Canadian Track & Field Championships in 2025 and 2026

The event returns to the capital for the first time since 2018, with this year’s edition running July 30–August 3 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. It also serves as a qualifier for major international competitions. (read more)

2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards celebrated 20th anniversary in Ottawa

The 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards celebrated 20 years in the capital region with bilingual concerts and diverse performances at iconic venues like the NAC and Canadian Museum of History. (read more)

2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships held in Ottawa

From June 3–5, over 1,100 athletes and supporters gathered at Carleton University for this inspiring provincial event celebrating inclusion through sport. (read more)  

International rugby returns to Ottawa

On August 1, Canada’s Senior Women’s Rugby Team faces the U.S. in their only home match of the season — their last game in Canada before the 2025 Rugby World Cup. (read more)

uOttawa wins 2025 University Cup in Ottawa

In front of a home crowd at TD Place, uOttawa captured their first-ever U Sports men’s hockey championship title. (read more)

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Upcoming Ottawa Sport Events 

Jul. 3-5 | 2025 NextGen Quebec Championship

Jul. 5-9 | 2025 ScotDance Canadian Championship Series

Jul. 17-20 | 2025 ACL Canada National Championship

Jul. 21-27 | 2025 Commissionaires Ottawa Open

Jul. 25-27 | 2025 Canadian Ultimate Championship

Jul. 25-27 | 2025 Junior Players Tour - Open @ Greensmere 

Jul. 28-31 | Canadian Men's Amateur Championship, Presented by BDO

Jul. 30-Aug. 1 | 2025 Junior Players Tour - Championship @ Rockland 

Jul. 30-Aug. 3 | 2025 Canadian Track and Field Championships 

Aug. 1 | 2025 Rugby Canada vs USA Senior Women's Test Match

Aug. 3  | IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa Triathlon

Aug. 28-31 | Trillium Championship Show

Sept. 5-7 | 2025 OVGA Cup Junior Golf Championship

Sept. 9-19, 2026 | 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

Find Us Here

Sept. 18, 2025 in Ottawa | Thirsty Thursday at the House of Sport (RA Centre)

Ottawa Tourism hosts this social event for sporting associations at the RA Centre.

Devin Jenkins

Manager, Major Events and Sport

613-698-5943

djenkins@ottawatourism.ca

Joey Swarbrick

Manager, Major Events and Sport

613-212-8295

jswarbrick@ottawatourism.ca

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