Win for Calgary soccer: a new community pitch is announced
Posted Jul 28, 2026 10:04 am.
Last Updated Jul 28, 2026 10:05 am.
Calgary soccer players will be happy to hear a new community soccer pitch has been announced for the city, along with a commitment of federal funding.
“Calgary continues to see strong demand for quality sport and recreation infrastructure,” says Deputy Mayor DJ Kelly in a statement, “we are working to make recreation more accessible and inclusive for all Calgarians.”
The new pitch is part of a plan by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to build 25 community soccer pitches across Canada by 2029, supported by more than $2 million in federal funding.
Details on a site location in Calgary and timeline for the project are said to be forthcoming at a future date, following community engagement and planning.
“Consultations will move forward with the City of Calgary, community organizations and residents to help shape the new pitch and ensure it meets local needs,” says a federal government news release, “this initiative demonstrates how major international sporting events translate into lasting benefits for Canadians.”
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities says its goal is to address barriers to sport and play for children and thus help enable their lifelong success.
