With a history of hosting the Olympics and the most iconic hockey team of all time, Montréal is one of the world’s great sports cities. During an average year, our fair city hosts approximately 60 major sporting events! Organizers of sporting events have come to understand that Montréal offers an ideal combination of world-class facilities, dedicated local leaders and an off-the-chart cultural charm factor.
We’re excited about what 2025 has to offer: another year packed with exhilarating sports programming. Here’s a highlight reel.
2025 Taekwondo National and Open
Canada’s only international taekwondo event, this tournament will feature the top taekwondo athletes from Canada squaring off against the best in the world in top-class competition — teams from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia in the first major event of the season.
Dates: February 4 to 9, 2025
Organized by: Taekwondo Canada
Attendees expected: 1,200
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
4 Nations Face-Off
The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is an exhilarating ice hockey tournament set to take place at Montréal’s Bell Centre and Boston’s TD Garden. Hosted by the NHL and featuring its top players, this event will temporarily replace the 2025 All-Star Game. Teams representing Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States will battle in a round-robin format, culminating in an epic final between the top two teams.
Dates: February 12 to 15, 2025
Organized by: National Hockey League
Attendees expected: 21,000
Venue: Bell Centre
Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2025
Montreal is home to the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the biggest sporting event in all of Canada. It’s three full days of competition, class, charm, world-class events and parties.
Dates: June 13 to 15, 2025
Organized by: Formula 1
Venue: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
National Bank Open 2025
It’s time for aces, deuces and volleys at this prestigious annual tennis tournament that’s a key event on the WTA schedule. Expect to see legends and soon-to-be legends of pro female tennis.
Dates: July 26 to August 7, 2025
Organized by: Tennis Canada
Venue: IGA Stadium
2025 Pan American Club Crew Dragon Boat Championships
The championship will be hosted by 22Dragons and H2oplayground, two of the world’s most prolific dragon boat clubs. All clubs are invited to participate in this 6th thrilling boating event.
Dates: July 4 to 6, 2025
Organized by: Pan American Dragon Boat Federation
Attendees expected: 1,700
Venue: Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau
2025 Jackalope
Jackalope is the biggest action sports festival in Canada, uniting skateboard and bouldering into one feverish celebratory event. It’s an opportunity for action communities across the world to come together, celebrate their passion and reach the next level.
Dates: September 12 to 14, 2025
Organized by: Tribu Expérientiel
Attendees expected: 475
Venue: Montréal Olympic Park
Grand Prix Cyclistes de Montréal 2025
This annual race is registered on the UCI World Tour calendar, a prestigious listing that ensures the participation of the 18 world teams composed of the greatest riders of the planet. With its ideal location on Mount Royal, it’s a guaranteed high calibre competition on an intimidating course.
Date: September 14, 2025
Organized by: Événements GPCQM
Venue: Mount Royal Park
Marathon Beneva de Montréal 2025
In an annual gathering of thousands of likeminded runners, this race follows a picturesque course that offers a new and attractive experience every year, aimed at highlighting the city’s many attractions.
Dates: September 19 to 21, 2025
Organized by: Événements GPCQM
Venue: Parc Jean-Drapeau
ISU Short Track World Tour 2025
The ISU Short Track World Tour kicks off in Montréal. This exciting event features the world’s fastest skaters competing in a series of thrilling races.
Dates: October 16 to 19, 2025
Organized by: International Skating Union
Attendees expected: 8,000
Venue: Maurice-Richard Arena
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