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.

Every Body Plays in Ottawa

Ottawa is raising the bar for inclusive sport. Every Body Plays in Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism’s new video series, spotlights athletes shaping a more accessible future and highlights a city building a sports ecosystem where everyone can play.

What does an inclusive sport city look like? It’s every athlete — every ability, every identity— getting the support they deserve. It sounds like cheers echoing through iconic Ottawa venues. It feels like true belonging: on the field, in the stands and everywhere sport comes alive.

Meet the athletes. Feel the city. Every Body Plays in Ottawa.

Explore the series

Atlético Ottawa capture first CPL title

Atlético Ottawa made history on November 9, winning their first-ever Canadian Premier League title in a dramatic 2–1 victory over Cavalry FC at TD Place.

Played in a record-breaking November blizzard, the match delivered an unforgettable atmosphere for the 13,000+ fans who braved the elements.

Ottawa City Council approves Lansdowne 2.0

Ottawa City Council has officially approved Lansdowne 2.0, a major reinvestment in one of the city’s most important event and sport hubs.

The plan includes a new 7,000-capacity event centre, new north side stadium stands and expanded public spaces. Lansdowne 2.0 strengthens Ottawa’s ability to attract major events and deliver exceptional fan experiences.

Ottawa Tourism's Major Events and Sport team sales & networking highlights

This fall, the Major Events and Sport team was out building connections across North America.

A highlight was a Toronto Raptors game on November 4, where Patrick Quirouette (Director, Sales, Business & Major Events), Devin Jenkins (Manager, Major Events & Sport) and Joey Swarbrick (Manager, Major Events & Sport) welcomed clients in a energetic, informal setting. GTA guests enjoyed a lively game, new connections and first-hand insights into Ottawa’s capabilities as a sport-hosting city.

The team also attended TEAMS ’25 in Columbus (October 14–16) and SpoHoX ’25 in Regina (October 29–30), exploring industry trends and connecting with key sport professionals.

Back in Ottawa, Thirsty Thursday at the House of Sport on October 23 combined table tennis, coaching from Juan Acosta and networking, reinforcing local sport partnerships.

2025 Canadian Boccia Championships hosted in Ottawa

The 2025 Canadian Boccia Championships were held in Ottawa from November 18–24 and celebrated 31 years of competition.

The event brought together the nation’s top boccia athletes for one of Canada’s most inclusive and fast-growing Paralympic sports. Defined by precision, focus and strategy, boccia welcomes athletes with a wide range of disabilities.

Ottawa was honoured to host another major event that strengthens the city's reputation as a hub for inclusive sport.

Ottawa Rapid FC's inaugural season

Trombone player plays in crowd of dancing and singing people

Ottawa Rapid FC closed out their inaugural Northern Super League season in a heartbreaking playoff exit, losing to Vancouver Rise FC in penalty kicks.

Despite the result, the season marked a milestone for women’s professional soccer in Ottawa. With a second-place regular-season finish, strong attendance and growing community support signaled real momentum for the sport.

6 reasons why Ottawa is Canada's capital for inclusive sport events

From the CP Women’s Open to the Bingham Cup, Ottawa delivers world-class competition from a range of sports.

The city supports athletes of all abilities, celebrates women’s and 2SLGBTQIA+ sports and offers top-tier venues, funding opportunities and community support to make every event a success.

Read the article on Adrenalin.