It was a truly unforgettable night.
The 2025 CPL final, contested on the snow-covered pitch at TD Place, went viral around the world.
On July 4, for the first time since that epic night, Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC face off again in the nation's capital.
Adding to the drama, the match marks the return of former Atlético Ottawa captain Nathan Ingham to TD Place for the first time since he hoisted the trophy. Himself, and former Atleti defender Amer Didić, switching sides to join Cavalry was one of the most eyebrow-raising moments of the off-season.
It only adds another layer to the long and heated history of this rivalry. Atleti have always been Cavalry's kryptonite, beating them more than any other opponent.
Winless last season against Atleti, Cavalry know they will need to change that in 2026 to reach their goals.
For both clubs, trophies will again be the mission in 2026, and they will be fighting one another all year for that honour.
That makes the stakes in any meeting crucial, whether a trophy is on the line or not.
Tickets to the match can be found here.
