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Canada Super 60 to Launch at Vancouver’s BC Place This Fall

It showcases cricket’s first Western Canada league featuring men’s and women’s 10-over matches under Cricket Canada’s backing.

Canada's Aaron Johnson is bowled out by Pakistan's Naseem Shah during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Canada at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The inaugural Canada Super 60 tournament will take place later this year at the downtown Vancouver stadium, marking a "significant leap for cricket in North America." Indian cricket player Yuvraj Singh is pictured in this 2016 file photo.

Overview

  • The inaugural Canada Super 60 tournament will take place this fall at Vancouver’s BC Place, with official dates and ticketing information to be announced soon.
  • It marks the first major cricket league to debut in Western Canada and brings fast-paced 10-over matches lasting around 90 minutes to an indoor venue.
  • Organizers have designed the league as a combined men’s and women’s competition, making it the first global-format cricket tournament to launch with both genders.
  • Cricket Canada and venue owner PavCo partnered to host the league at BC Place, aiming to develop Canadian talent and align with upcoming international events.
  • International cricket legend Yuvraj Singh praised BC Place’s grandeur as inspiring for players, and Cricket Canada president Amjad Bajwa said the move underscores a national expansion strategy.