Follow the 2025 Final Four University Championship
Field Hockey Canada, in partnership with U SPORTS, is pleased to announce the 2025 University Championshiphosted by the University of Prince Edward Island from October 30 to November 2, 2025. This marks the first time since 2002 that Canada’s premier university hockey event will return to Atlantic Canada.
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Qualified teams
Three conferences are represented at the national championship:
- Host and AUFHL Champion: UPEI Panthers – four-time Atlantic champion and tournament hosts
- Western Canada Champion: University of VictoriaVikes – Seventh title in a row in Canada West.
- OUA representative: York University Lions – Back-to-back appearances at the last four events.
- AUFHL Qualification: Dalhousie Tigers – Back at the national championships for the first time in more than ten years.
UPEI returns to the national stage, boosted by its fourth consecutive Atlantic Championship and the momentum of participating in the revitalization of last year’s National Final Four tournament. Dalhousie placed second during the Atlantic University Field Hockey League championship weekend, losing only to UPEI in the finals. They return to the college championship for the first time in more than a decade.
The York University Lions topped the OUA this season with a win over the University of Toronto Blues in the OUA finals. York won the East Conference this season with a 7-1-2 record and defeated Guelph in the playoff semifinals before defeating U of T in the finals. York is back to the big show after winning a silver medal on home soil last year.
The eternal battle in the west between UBC and UVIC was exciting to the bitter end this season. UBC won the first of two matches this weekend in Victoria and also needed a win on day two to take the title belt from UVIC. The match ended in a draw and UVIC retained the championship with the best record in the west and will advance to their seventh consecutive national finals.
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Tournament schedule
Thursday October 30
- 2pm – York vs UVIC
- 4:30 PM – UPEI vs DAL
Friday October 31
- 2:00 PM – UVIC vs DAL
- 4.30pm – York vs UPEI
Saturday November 1
- 12:00 – UVIC vs. PEI
- 230hrs – DAL vs York
Sunday November 2
- 12:00 – Bronze Medal Competition
- 230 hours – Gold medal match
The championship format includes four round-robin games that set the stage for the medal matches. Each team will compete twice before the bronze and gold medal matches. The UPEI Panthers will look to capitalize on home field advantage and the energy of their local supporters, while the UVic Vikes look to extend their dynasty by chasing another national title. The York Lions enter the tournament on the back of an impressive OUA campaign, with the Dalhousie Tigers keen to make the most of their first finals appearance in more than a decade.
TICKETING AND BROADCAST INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased from the UPEI Panthers website. Full event and day passes are available. Watch the livestream anywhere in the country. The tournament will be streamed live on the CBC Sports Youtube channel and on CBC Gem. Links to specific matches will be updated prior to the tournament.
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