ACAC Soccer Championships hosted in Raymond

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Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks

Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks are hosting the 2025 Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC) Soccer Championships from Oct. 23 to 26.

The top men’s and women’s collegiate teams from across the province will compete at Comet Stadium in Raymond – a state-of-the-art facility boasting artificial turf, lights and seating for more than 1,200 spectators – for the chance at a conference championship and a spot at nationals next month.

“ACAC Soccer is one of the most competitive conferences in the CCAA and the fact that Lethbridge Polytechnic gets to host both the Men’s and Women’s championships is an absolute honour,” says Todd Caughlin, Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks Athletic Director. 

“The level of play that will be on display this weekend out in Raymond should draw soccer fans from all over province. The speed, athleticism and just pure talent that will be on the pitch for those three days will be worth watching if you are a soccer fan!”

The four-day tournament gets underway today with team practices at Comet Stadium. The 2025 ACAC Soccer Awards Ceremony and Banquet will follow that evening at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge.

Game action begins with quarterfinals on Friday, Oct. 24, as both men’s and women’s Kodiaks teams take the pitch for the knock-out round. Semifinals will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 and the ACAC bronze and gold medal matches are set for Sunday, Oct. 26.

“There’s going to be some fantastic soccer on display this weekend,” says Kodiaks head coach Michael Racz. “The quality across the ACAC has been incredible this year, and every team has proven they can compete at the highest level. That’s what makes this time of year so special.”

He adds that everything resets once the playoffs begin. “When you reach Championships, everyone starts back at square one,” Racz says. “It’s win and you move on. Our Kodiaks groups have put in the work all season to be ready for this stage, and we’re looking forward to showing what we can do when it matters most.”

Tournament information, including game previews and recaps, will be available on the 2025 ACAC Soccer Championships website.