Key Points

The Canada Super 60 is set to make history as it launches at Vancouver's iconic BC Place stadium. This groundbreaking ten-over cricket league features both men's and women's competitions starting together for the first time in any global cricket tournament. Fans can expect to see world-renowned players like Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan alongside top Canadian talent throughout the week-long event. Beyond the cricket action, the festival atmosphere will include live concerts, cultural performances, and community celebrations under one roof.

Key Points: Canada Super 60 Historic Cricket League Launches at BC Place

  • First global cricket league to launch men's and women's competitions simultaneously
  • Features cricket stars like Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Shakib Al Hasan
  • Event includes live concerts, cultural shows, and food festivals at BC Place
  • Platform aims to transform cricket viewership and support women's game growth in Canada
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Canada Super 60 set to make history at BC Place - where cricket meets celebration

Historic ten-over cricket league debuts at Vancouver's BC Place featuring global stars like Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Shakib Al Hasan in combined men's and women's competition.

"It's more than a tournament; it's a festival of sport and unity. - Yuvraj Singh"

Vancouver, October 7

The stage is set for Canada Super 60, a first-of-its-kind ten-over-a-side cricket league that launches on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at BC Place, Vancouver -- one of North America's most iconic stadiums. For the first time ever, both men's and women's competitions will begin together in a global cricket league, showcasing Canada's growing stature in world cricket and reinforcing its commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sporting excellence.

The week-long event will feature some of the biggest stars in world cricket -- including Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Shoaib Malik, Shakib Al Hasan, and Jason Roy -- alongside top Canadian talent, as per a press release.

The league will also feature women cricketers from across Canada and abroad, including Afghan refugee cricketers, symbolising resilience, hope, and opportunity.

Beyond the boundary, fans can look forward to live concerts, cultural performances, and food festivals -- creating an unforgettable experience that blends sport, music, and community under one roof.

Yuvraj Singh, Global Ambassador - Canada Super 60, said in a statement, "It is an incredible feeling to see the Canada Super 60 finally take shape. Cricket at BC Place -- a venue that's iconic in its own right -- is something truly special. What excites me most is the quality of players who are coming here and the fact that this tournament celebrates both men's and women's cricket from day one."

I want everyone -- families, kids, and fans -- to come together under this roof and enjoy cricket, concerts, and celebrations like never before. It's more than a tournament; it's a festival of sport and unity," he added.

Amjad Bajwa, President, Cricket Canada, said, "The Canada Super 60 marks one of the most pivotal moments in the history of cricket in Canada. Hosting a global league at BC Place, with both men's and women's competitions, puts Canadian cricket on the world stage. This platform will transform the way cricket is played, viewed, and celebrated in the country -- while giving women's cricket the right impetus to grow and thrive. We are proud to support this vision and look forward to seeing Canada's cricket community come alive."

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, playing for Toronto Sixers, also said, "I am really looking forward to being part of the Canada Super 60. It is a privilege to play in this beautiful city of Vancouver, at such an iconic venue, and help grow the game in Associate Nations. For players like us, it is a joy to share experiences and help the next generation of cricketers from countries like Canada. I cannot wait to get out there, play hard, and be part of something historic."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally cricket coming to North America in a big way! BC Place is an amazing venue. Hope this inspires more Indian-Canadian kids to take up the sport seriously. Yuvraj as ambassador is perfect choice!
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Sarah B
As someone who moved from Mumbai to Vancouver, this feels like home coming! Cricket plus concerts and food festivals - perfect weekend plan for families. Already booked tickets for my parents visiting from India 🎉
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Arjun K
Great initiative but ticket prices are quite high for average families. Hope they consider more affordable options so everyone can enjoy this historic event. Still, proud to see cricket growing in Canada!
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Kavya N
Inclusion of Afghan refugee cricketers shows the true spirit of sports! Cricket bringing communities together across borders. Suresh Raina playing for Toronto Sixers - can't wait to see him back in action! 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇦
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Michael C
Ten-over format is perfect for attracting new fans to cricket. Quick, exciting matches with international stars - this could be the breakthrough cricket needs in North America. Well done Canada!

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