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Soccer Day in Ontario was a success! From the BMO GeneratiON26 Pumped Up! Festival and partner activations, to OPDL matches at the Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre and celebrations across the province, the day brought together families, players, clubs and soccer fans of all ages. |
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Families enjoyed appearances from Striker, BMO the Bear, and the one and only Dwayne De Rosario.
Whether you were there for the ice cream truck, autograph signing, bouncy castle, games or community celebration, Soccer Day in Ontario had something for everyone. |
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A big THANK YOU to our Premier Partners and Event Partners for helping make the day such a great event.
Toronto FC, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Maple Nissan, and Canadian Blood Services all brought exciting activations, prizes and experiences for attendees. |
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The fun also extended beyond the Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre. Clubs across the province, including Atlético Ottawa Jrs., Whitby FC, Ancaster Legacy FC, Perth United Soccer Club and Stratford Youth Soccer, were featured on the MySoccer App powered by BMO as they celebrated Soccer Day in Ontario in their own communities. |
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Her Sports Fest
BMO GeneratiON26 was proud to be part of Her Sports Fest at Downsview Park from May 22–24. Our 3v3 inflatable pitch was set up in the Try-It Zone, giving young athletes the chance to get on the ball, have fun, and learn more about how they can get involved in soccer. It was a great opportunity to grow the game and show young girls that soccer is a sport where they belong. Striker also made a special appearance and showed off some of his skills! |
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Forge FC Family Day
BMO GeneratiON26 was also on-site at the Forge FC match on Sunday, May 31 as part of their Family Day Game. Fans joined in the pre-game festivities with our 3v3 inflatable pitch, giveaways and plenty of Gen26 energy.
Striker even made a new friend, meeting up with Sparx for a fun mascot moment! |
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Allstate Soccer Show
The Allstate Soccer Show was another great weekend for the soccer community! Fans had the chance to connect with BMO GeneratiON26, take photos at our Gen26 backdrop, and some lucky attendees even went home with Gen26 jerseys and Striker stuffies. Striker had a great time meeting fans and celebrating the game with the community. |
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BMO GeneratiON26 Pumped Up! Festival |
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Our first outdoor BMO GeneratiON26 Pumped Up! Festival was a blast! Boys and girls in the U9–U12 age groups enjoyed a day of fun, fast-paced 3v3 games on our inflatable pitches. Each participant took home a Gen26 swag bag and left with a smile on their face. |
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Dates & Locations: Keswick - Sun July 12 | St. Thomas - Sat July 18 | Whitby - Sun July 26 |
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👚👕 New Gen26 Merch Has Arrived |
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Have you seen the new Gen26 jersey?
Striker recently showed it off in his jersey swap, and now fans can bring the Gen26 energy home with the new jersey and the Striker stuffie, both available through the Gen26 Merch Store. |
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| | | We Are All In - Back Only |
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You may have seen our Gen26 billboards out in the wild or on the GO Train — and there is more to come!
Keep an eye out for our updated billboards, now with a Canadian-inspired look as we continue building excitement around BMO GeneratiON26 across Ontario. |
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Toronto Zoo x BMO GeneratiON26 Join us at the Toronto Zoo on Saturday, June 27, where Gen26 and Striker will be on-site from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Come say hi, play some games, and you may even win some cool prizes! Ontario Soccer families and teams can also take advantage of an exclusive member discount.
Enjoy 10% off Toronto Zoo admission with code 10ontariosoccerZOO for visits booked between June 5 and July 19, 2026, or 10% off a new Toronto Zoo Membership with code:
10ontariosoccerMEMBER when purchased before July 19, 2026. |
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Discount codes cannot be combined with other offers or discounts and have no cash value. |
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Ontario Soccer will once again be part of the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, walking with MLSE’s float in our Gen26 gear.
Come say hi, show your support, and celebrate with us! |
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Where Will Striker Go Next? |
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Striker loves visiting the community and wants to meet as many people in the Ontario soccer community as possible this summer. Stay tuned to find out where Striker will be showing up next! |
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