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Four League1 Canada champions will be represented at the 2026 TELUS Canadian Championship draw tomorrow, each qualifying by finishing top of their provincial leagues during the 2025 season — the sole pathway to Canada Soccer’s national club competition for semi-professional sides.

CS Saint-Laurent, Woodbridge Strikers, Calgary Blizzard FC and Langley United emerge from Québec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, respectively, showcasing the national reach and competitive depth of the League1 Canada pathway.

For each club, league success now carries national consequence — a place in the TELUS Canadian Championship draw and a chance to test themselves against professional opposition on the biggest domestic stage.

Woodbridge navigate Ontario’s toughest test

Woodbridge Strikers emerged from one of the most competitive League1 Ontario title races to claim the championship and book their place in the TELUS Canadian Championship.

In a league featuring 11 clubs and a tightly contested table throughout the season, Woodbridge combined attacking balance with a steady defensive foundation to stay consistent over a demanding schedule. The Strikers recorded 13 wins, taking crucial points from direct title rivals during the season’s decisive stretch.

Their ability to manage pressure in tight matches ultimately separated Woodbridge from the pack, delivering silverware and another opportunity to compete on the national stage.

CS Saint-Laurent rise above the pack in Québec

CS Saint-Laurent qualified for the TELUS Canadian Championship by finishing top of Ligue1 Québec, closing out the 2025 season at the top of the table.

The Montréal-based side set the tone early and remained in the title picture throughout the campaign, navigating a tightening race through disciplined defending and efficient attacking play. Saint-Laurent recorded 13 wins and conceded just 18 goals across the season, delivering key results as the title race narrowed late in the season.

The league title earns Saint-Laurent another opportunity to represent Québec on the national stage at the TELUS Canadian Championship, following previous appearances against Canadian Premier League side Halifax Wanderers FC and MLS club Toronto FC.

Calgary Blizzard deliver a composed campaign

Calgary Blizzard FC closed out the 2025 League1 Alberta season at the top of the table, booking their place in the TELUS Canadian Championship.

Built on experience and tactical structure, Blizzard consistently limited opposition chances — conceding just 21 goals in 16 games — and managed close matches effectively across the campaign.

The league title continues Blizzard’s reputation as one of Alberta’s most consistent performers within the League1 pathway.

Langley take control in British Columbia

Langley United completes the League1 Canada contingent after finishing top of League1 BC to claim the provincial title.

The club delivered a composed and consistent campaign, balancing proactive play with strong performances against direct competitors. By effectively blending youth and experience — including 21 U-21-eligible players who combined for 9,196 minutes and 20 goals — Langley maintained control of the standings through the final stretch of the season and ultimately topped the table by one point.

Their league title earns the club a place in the 2026 TELUS Canadian Championship draw and a chance to measure themselves against Canada’s top professional clubs.

From provincial champions to the national stage

Together, the four champions underline the strength and geographic breadth of the League1 Canada pathway, with clubs from four provinces earning qualification through full league campaigns.

As the 2026 TELUS Canadian Championship draw takes place tomorrow, attention now turns to potential matchups, storylines and the next step in each club’s journey — where domestic success meets national opportunity.