The 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship semi-finals kick off on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and all four remaining teams have their eyes on the Voyageurs' Cup.
For the first time ever, three out of four semi-finalists are Canadian Premier League clubs, meaning we're guaranteed at least one in the final. Could one of them be the first CPL side ever to win this tournament?
On one side of the bracket, Major League Soccer club and reigning champions (for the past three straight years) Vancouver Whitecaps look to defend their title. Standing in their way, though, is first-place CPL side Forge FC, who have already knocked out an MLS foe this year. The Hamilton club has never played the Whitecaps, but after losing in the semis three years in a row they're desperate to go one step further this time around.
The other semi-final also pits Ontario against British Columbia. Atlético Ottawa, who sit second in the CPL, take on Vancouver FC, who have already knocked out Pacific FC and Cavalry FC on penalties. Neither side has ever been this far in the competition; could this be their year?
Either Forge or the Whitecaps will host the Canadian Championship Final, which is set to be played Oct. 1. The winner of this year's tournament will earn not only the Voyageurs' Cup, but also a coveted spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 CanChamp semi-finals.
Match Previews:
Semi-Final Schedule:
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Forge FC
| Leg 1: | Wednesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT | Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, Ont. |
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| Leg 2: | Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT | BC Place, Vancouver, B.C. |
Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC
| Leg 1: | Wednesday, Aug. 13 | 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT | Willoughby Community Park, Langley, B.C. |
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| Leg 2: | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT | TD Place, Ottawa, Ont. |
All TELUS Canadian Championship matches are available to watch live on OneSoccer.
Forge FC
Back in the semis for a third straight year, can Forge slay the dragon and get to the final?
- Preliminary Round: Beat Halifax Wanderers 3-1
- Quarter-Finals: Beat CF Montréal 3-2 on aggregate
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC
The Whitecaps have their eyes on a fourth straight title. Can anybody stop them?
- Preliminary Round: Bye
- Quarter-Finals: Beat Valour FC 4-3 on aggregate
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Vancouver FC
After surviving two rounds on penalties, can Vancouver's Cinderella run continue all the way to the final?
- Preliminary Round: Beat Pacific FC 4-2 on penalties
- Quarter-Finals: Beat Cavalry FC 5-4 on penalties
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Atlético Ottawa
Atleti are in the semis for the first time in club history; can they take one step further?
- Preliminary Round: Beat Scrosoppi FC 2-0
- Quarter-Finals: Beat York United FC 6-4 on aggregate
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