TORONTO, ON (June 10, 2026) — AFC Toronto, Toronto’s professional women’s soccer club and founding member of the Northern Super League, will have a presence at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway from June 11 through July 19, 2026. 

Throughout the festival, AFC Toronto will have a dedicated space at the FIFA Fan Festival™ footprint, designed to welcome new fans to the sport and introduce them to the club as Toronto’s professional women’s football team. 

“AFC Toronto is building a professional women’s soccer community in Toronto, and the FIFA Fan Festival is an incredible opportunity to connect with fans who are excited about soccer,” said Helena Ruken, CEO and Co-Founder of AFC Toronto. “We are incredibly grateful to the City of Toronto for including women’s professional football as part of the City’s FIFA Fan Festival, providing AFC Toronto with the opportunity to connect with fans across Toronto and around the world. By introducing new fans to the women’s game, the City of Toronto is supporting an inclusive football culture and creating opportunities for people to see themselves in the sport. We want people to know that soccer is here in Toronto – and that we welcome them at our home matches throughout the season at York Lions Stadium and Toronto Stadium.”  

“We're thrilled to welcome AFC Toronto to FIFA Fan Festival Toronto. As our city's first professional women's soccer club, AFC Toronto is helping inspire the next generation of athletes and fans. Their presence at the festival creates a fantastic opportunity to connect more people with women's sport, celebrate the growth of soccer, and showcase the talent, passion, and community that make the game so powerful,” said Sharon Bollenbach, FIFA World Cup 2026™ Toronto Secretariat, City of Toronto. 

ACTIVATION HIGHLIGHTS 

The AFC Toronto activation at FIFA Fan Festival™ will feature: 

• Subsoccer – a fun, accessible soccer game for families, friends, and children of all ages
• Shot Speed Challenge – an interactive radar-based activation where fans can test the velocity of their shot and compete for prizes
• Daily AFC Toronto-led programming on the FIFA Fan Festival™ mini-pitch from 6:00–7:00 PM, open to all general admission attendees
• Daily giveaways – one winner each day will receive two tickets to an upcoming AFC Toronto home match
• Grand Prize – one winner at the conclusion of the festival will receive an AFC Toronto VIP Fan Experience package including two premium match tickets, merchandise, and additional game-day perks 

WHERE TO FIND US 

The AFC Toronto activation is located at FIFA Fan Festival™ at Fort York and The Bentway, in the Ontario Campus. The activation runs daily from June 11 through July 19, 2026. 

LOOKING AHEAD 

AFC Toronto continues its 2026 Northern Super League season throughout the summer, with home matches at York Lions Stadium. Fans who discover AFC Toronto at FIFA Fan Festival™ are encouraged to attend a match and experience the club firsthand. Tickets are available at afctoronto.ca. 

“This summer represents a defining moment for soccer in Canada, and we’re proud to ensure that the professional women’s game is part of that story,” added Ruken. “The momentum we’re seeing around women’s sports continues to grow, and FIFA Fan Festival gives us an incredible platform to introduce new fans to AFC Toronto, the Northern Super League, and the world-class athletes competing right here in our city.” 

About AFC Toronto 

AFC Toronto is a founding club in the Northern Super League, Canada’s professional women’s soccer league. Following a first-place finish and Supporters’ Shield-winning inaugural campaign in 2025, the club continues to build momentum in its second season — driven by a commitment to high performance, meaningful community connection, and the long-term growth of the women’s game in Canada. 

Rooted in Toronto and guided by its ethos — Run It Our Way — AFC Toronto exists not only to compete at the highest level, but to create a platform where girls and women can lead, grow, and thrive both on and off the pitch. 

Media Contact 

Christina Miller 

Director, Public Relations, Media & Communications 

AFC Toronto 

cmiller@afctoronto.ca