Registration is now open for the 40th annual Salt Spring Island Challenge Cup, a community soccer tradition in British Columbia that will run on the island from May 15 to May 18, 2026.
This milestone year marks four decades of the competition, which first began in 1985. The event brings together men’s and women’s teams for a competitive and celebratory weekend on the pitch.
The Saltspring Island Challenge Cup Organizers are using a first-come, first-paid policy for registrations this year. They are urging teams to sign up quickly due to high demand for the anniversary event.
The tournament is held every year during the Victoria Day holiday, commonly known to locals as May Long. It remains one of the hallmark events for the island’s sports culture.
