ONTARIO PREMIER LEAGUE @ ROMA

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The launch of the Ontario Premier League (formerly League1 Ontario) is an exciting moment for the soccer community across the province, as the regional competitions of Premier Soccer Leagues Canada (formerly League1 Canada) become closer aligned within the Canadian pathway system.

Included in the announcement, however, are also new names for each of the competitions within the OPL structure. The format of each men’s and women’s competition remains the same as in 2025, but naming conventions have changed slightly.

At the top, what was previously known as the League1 Ontario Premier Division is now Ontario Premier League 1. Like last year, it will be a regular season, single-table format, where the top side in both the men’s and women’s divisions will be crowned champions.

Introduced as part of a coordinated evolution led by Canadian Soccer Business and launched alongside a refreshed identity for the Canadian Premier League (CPL), the PSLC update sits within CSB’s broader effort to strengthen alignment across its league portfolio. It reflects PSLC’s central role in connecting deeply rooted community clubs with higher levels of opportunity across both the men’s and women’s games, while preserving the distinct character of its aligned provincial and regional leagues.

Building on the strong foundation established under League1 Canada, the transition to Premier Soccer Leagues Canada marks a new chapter for the country’s national pro-am system. As part of the refresh, PSLC introduces new names and identities for select provincial and regional leagues. League1 Ontario becomes the Ontario Premier League, League1 British Columbia becomes the British Columbia Premier League, and League1 Alberta becomes the Alberta Premier League.