Canadian Premier League wants to expand by 2 teams in 2026

The Canadian Premier League intends to expand by two teams in 2026.

CPL commissioner Mark Noonan says the league is in discussions with groups in Edmonton, Laval, Que., Kelowna, B.C., Kitchener, Waterloo and Windsor, Ont., Quebec City, Saskatoon and the Toronto area.

The league currently consists of eight teams in five provinces.

A test game between Vancouver FC and Cavalry FC was played in Kelowna on June 16 and drew almost 6,300 fans.

The commissioner said more games will be played in markets where there is interest.