Vanier Cup
What is vanier cup?
Key facts
The Vanier Cup is the championship game for Canadian university football in U Sports, deciding the national champion between the winners of the Uteck Bowl and Mitchell Bowl.
Context
The Vanier Cup is the trophy and championship game for Canadian university football in U Sports. The national champion is decided in the Vanier Cup game between the winners of the Uteck Bowl and Mitchell Bowl. It was first awarded in 1965 and named after Georges Vanier. The championship format and name changed in 1967 and 1982. The game is the final of the university football playoff system. [3]
Documented claims
- It is the national championship trophy of U Sports football. [3]
- It was first awarded to the winner of the Canadian College Bowl. [2]
- In 1967 the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletics Union accepted the Vanier Cup game as its championship. [2]
- In 1982 the game became known as the Vanier Cup. [2]
- The championship is the final of the university football playoff system. [1]
Questions and answers
Where is the Vanier Cup being played?
The Vanier Cup is played between the winners of the Uteck Bowl and Mitchell Bowl. The location varies each year. [1]
What is the score of the Vanier Cup?
The score of the Vanier Cup varies each year as it is a one-game playoff. [1]
Sources
- Vanier, coupe — thecanadianencyclopedia.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Vanier Cup 101: A Guide to Canada's Biggest University ... — uregina.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Vanier Cup — growthalchemy.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)