Ottawa Blues Charity Classic

A two-day indoor 7 v 7 co-ed frontline soccer tournament for emergency service professionals, families, and supporters—raising funds for youth mentorship, literacy, and sports programs in Ottawa.

About the Tournament

Now in its 14th year, the Ottawa Blues Charity Classic brings together frontline emergency service professionals and the community for an indoor 7 v 7 co-ed soccer tournament. All proceeds support youth mentorship, literacy, and sports access through the National Capital Blues Foundation. Together, the tournament has raised more than $90,000 to date.

Tournament Details

Dates & times

Thursday & Friday, October 22–23, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day

Venue

Ben Franklin Superdome
191 Knoxdale Rd, Ottawa

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Reservations

Format & eligibility

7 v 7 Rec & comp Co-Ed (round robin + playoffs). Eligibility: emergency service members.

Registration

Registration opens May 1 and closes August 14. Fees are per team.

$525

Earlybird (May 1–July 31)

7 v 7 Rec & comp Co-Ed

Round robin + playoffs

Indoor venue

Supports NCBF youth programs

$575

Late Registration (after July 31)

7 v 7 Rec & comp Co-Ed

Round robin + playoffs

Indoor venue

Supports NCBF youth programs

Closes Aug 14

Registration window

Documents

Download tournament documents and forms. Links will be updated as files are finalized.

Tournament Sponsors/Partners

Thank you to the organizations who help make the Ottawa Blues Charity Classic possible.

Want to sponsor or partner with OBCC? Contact us.

FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about the Ottawa Blues Charity Classic.

Who can register a team?

Teams are for emergency service members.

Is this tournament co-ed?

Yes—this is a 7 v 7 recreational and competitive co-ed tournament.

What are the dates and times?

Thursday & Friday, October 22–23, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day.

Where is the tournament held?

Ben Franklin Superdome, 191 Knoxdale Rd, Ottawa.

How much are team fees?

$525 per team (May 1–July 1 earlybird). After July 1, team fees are $575 per team.

How do I register?

For now, register via the contact page and we’ll follow up with next steps.

Contact

Questions about the tournament? Email Sable.Top@ottawa.ca.

Ready to play for a cause?

Register your team and help fund mentorship, literacy, and sports opportunities for youth in Ottawa.