The 2025 Canadian Premier League season is in full swing, and Pacific FC is bringing the energy, excitement, and community to Starlight Stadium with this year’s Theme Nights! From unforgettable matchday experiences to celebrations of our Island's culture, these special nights are more than just football—they're a chance to come together and show what makes our community unique.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or experiencing your first match at Starlight Stadium, there’s no better way to be part of the action than by joining us on a theme night. Each game promises a fun, meaningful atmosphere, with surprises, activities, and giveaways that reflect the spirit of the Island and the power of football to bring people together.
Here’s your guide to the 2025 Pacific FC Theme Night schedule:
Saturday, April 5th — 5:00 PM vs. Valour FC
Theme Night: Season Opener
The 2025 CPL season kicks off in style at Starlight Stadium on Saturday, April 5, and you won’t want to miss it! Come early for live music, grab a free Pacific FC player card (perfect for autographs!), and soak up the electric energy as we open the season against Valour FC. After the final whistle, stick around for post-match autographs with your favourite players.
Saturday, April 12th — 2:00 PM vs. Forge FC
Theme Night: Women & Girls In Sport Match
Join us for our 4th Annual Women & Girls in Sport Match on Saturday, April 12 as we celebrate the incredible impact of women in sport! This special afternoon features meet-and-greets with inspiring female Canadian Olympians, where you can see their Olympic medals up close and hear their powerful stories of perseverance, passion, and success. It’s a day dedicated to empowering the next generation of athletes and showing what’s possible through sport.
Tuesday, May 6th — 7:00 PM vs. Vancouver FC
Canadian Championship Preliminary Round
Get ready for high-stakes action as Pacific FC enters the 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship—Canada’s premier national soccer tournament! On Tuesday, May 6, the battle for the Voyageurs Cup begins at Starlight Stadium, where clubs from across the country compete for the title of Canada’s best soccer team. Run by Canada Soccer, this knockout tournament is packed with intensity, passion, and national pride.
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Saturday, May 10th — 5:00 PM vs. York United
Theme Night: Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Match
Join us on Saturday, May 10 for our Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Match, as we honour the brave men and women who serve our country. This special evening offers fans the unique chance to get up close with military equipment and vehicles, and learn about the different branches of Canada’s military and the important work they do at home and abroad. It’s a powerful way to connect with our forces, show appreciation, and celebrate their unwavering dedication to our country.
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Saturday, May 24th — 2:00 PM vs. Forge FC
Theme Night: Asian Heritage Match
Celebrate the rich diversity of our community at Pacific FC’s Asian Heritage Match on Saturday, May 24! This vibrant evening will feature special food options, additional food trucks, and live performances that showcase the beauty and traditions of Asian cultures embraced right here on Vancouver Island. From delicious eats to cultural displays, it's a night to honour heritage, unity, and a shared passion for football.
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Saturday, June 7th — 3:00 PM vs. Atlético Ottawa
Theme Night: Indigenous Peoples Celebration Match
Come and join us in recognizing and celebrating the history, heritage, and culture of the local Indigenous groups and peoples. This special night will have performances from Indigenous groups, displays, vendors, and learning centres in our family zone. This is a great chance to come together to celebrate the roots of the lands that our team performs on.
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Saturday, June 14th — 3:00 PM vs. York United
Theme Night: Superhero Match
What is that saying? Make sure you always meet your heroes? Well here is your chance, with our Pacific FC Superhero Match. This match will include celebrations of superheroes of all kinds, on and off the pitch. Score a pre-match PFC super hero poster and come out and see your favourite hero, whether they wear a cape, or are a member of our local police and fire department, they all deserve your super-powered support.
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Friday, June 27th — 7:00 PM vs. Vancouver FC
Theme Night: New Canadians Match
Pacific FC is proud to welcome and celebrate all new fans. This match is dedicated to the growing and diverse communities of Vancouver Island and will feature cultural performances before the match and at halftime, as well as food trucks with a wide variety of flavours from all around the world. Make sure you iron out your best Canadian Tuxedo and come out celebrate a fusion of Canadian cultures.
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Saturday, July 12th — 3:00 PM vs. Halifax Wanderers
Theme Night: Pride Match
Make sure you get loud and proud at Pacific FC’s annual pride match. Come celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion with a night full of colour and spirit. This match will have fun, family-friendly performances, and activations from LGBTQ2+ support groups like The Foundry and Victoria Pride Society.
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Saturday, July 26th — 5:00 PM vs. Atlético Ottawa
Theme Night: Eco/Country Match
This match has a little something for everyone. This match will get you in the mood for the festival season with all the BBQ, beer, and country twang you could ever wish for. We are also celebrating our Eco Match encouraging fans to bike to the stadium and park in our free bike valet outside the gates to help protect our planet.
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Monday, August 4th — 3:00 PM vs. Cavalry FC
Theme Night: Stewie's Birthday Party
It’s Stewie’s big day and you are invited to his birthday bash! Our loveable mascot is another year older and you can help him celebrate with this beach party themed birthday atmosphere. There will be ocean themed activities all throughout Starlight Stadium with a tide pool aquarium, a dunk tank, and a Beer garden beach party zone with specials for the adults.
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Saturday, August 16th — 3:00 PM vs. Halifax Wanderers
Theme Night: Dogs Days of Summer
Time to celebrate our furry friends (not talking about Stewie). Calling all dog lovers, come celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with Pacific FC, with a special dog race halftime show, Pitbull’s greatest hits playing all night long, and of course $2 hot dogs.
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Saturday, September 13th — 4:00 PM vs. Vancouver FC
Theme Night: 2000's Throwback Match
We are throwing it back to the turn of the century, so come and celebrate the 2000’s with Pacific FC. We will play your favourite hits straight off your MP3, have everyone's favourite throwback drinks and eats, and offer retro merch for purchase. Time to break out your baggy pants or cropped tops and head down to Starlight Stadium.
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Sunday, October 5th — 3:00 PM vs. Cavalry FC
Theme Night: Kids Takeover Match
The stars of tomorrow are taking over today. The Kids Takeover Match includes a fun day for young fans highlighting local soccer stars with a halftime mini game, scavenger hunt, and some special kids in some special roles. It's time to celebrate our youngest supporters with this match full of fun.
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Saturday, October 18th — 1:00 PM vs. Valour FC
Theme Night: Fan Appreciation Match
We couldn't be here without you, so it's time to make it about you. It's time for us to give back with some special discounts, giveaways, and contests that make this match all about you, the fans. Thank you for all that you do, WE are Pacific FC.
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At Pacific FC, we pride ourselves on more than just what happens on the pitch—we’re here to unite our community and bring people together through the power of football. Each theme night is a celebration of the people, cultures, and stories that make Vancouver Island so special. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or a first-time fan, there’s a place for you in our growing PFC family. Come for the match, stay for the moments—this is football, the Island way.