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2025 was a historic year in sports for British Columbia. From hockey to soccer there was a surge in viewership, and buy-in from the hometown crowds. Through ups and downs, to the underdogs coming out on top, BC sports has had a very memorable year. 

Vancouver welcomed the FIM World Supercross Championship on November 15. BC Place was transformed into a motorcycle track for the evening as 7 teams lined up to compete at the Canadian GP. 

Back in 2019, the world was introduced to a more intimate, drama filled side of motorsport. Netflix released season one of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. No one expected this documentary-style series to revolutionize the world of sports.

The teddy bear toss has become a staple of the holiday season for hockey teams looking to give back to their communities. Each year, fans pack arenas for what has become one of the sport’s most beloved themed games, but have you ever wondered how this tradition actually began?

On October 18, 2025 the Toronto Blue Jays secured their spot in the World Series for the first time since 1993. The last time the team made the World Series, only 6 players on the team were alive. 

The 2026 Winter Olympics for Men’s Hockey begins on February 11, with the final, gold medal game, being played on February 22. Canada is 1 of 12 nations competing for Gold. They will start the tournament in Group A, playing Czechia, Switzerland, and France. Group B consists of Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, and the host country, Italy. Group C consists of the United States, Latvia, Germany, and Denmark.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. This month is meant to shed light on one of the leading causes of death across all age groups. Within the past few years topics around mental health and suicide have made its way into the sports community. 

The upcoming NHL season is fast approaching, and at the mid-season break, some Canucks players could be jetting off to Milan, Italy to represent their home country at the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

No matter what event you are watching or attending, music has made its way into the realm of sports. Whether it's a walk up song in baseball, a goal song in hockey, or music playing throughout the stadium or arena throughout the game, music adds to the experience of the game. 

The Formula 1 summer break is coming to a close, marking the beginning of the second half of the 2025 season. The first half saw plenty of action in the World Championship for Drivers, including what looks to be the dethroning of four-time consecutive champion, Max Verstappen, and 2 first-time championship leaders in McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

When you think of the top Rugby teams in the world, nations like New Zealand, Australia or England come to mind or maybe even the USA with their popular star Ilona Maher. However, in the quiet shadows sits the dominant force of Team Canada, ranked number 2 in the world. 

Over the course of 20 years, Taylor Swift has made music and continued to grow as the biggest artist in the world. Last December, she finished her iconic Eras Tour at BC Place in Vancouver. Her music and person has not only impacted the music industry but it has begun to have an effect on the sports industry as well.

Sports have been present in the world for years and as the world evolves, sports evolve along with it.  The purpose of sports in people's lives shifts depending on each individual. Some view sports as a hobby, something to do to pass their time. Others turn that hobby into a dream that could become their career if they play in the big leagues. Even those interested in working in the field without being athletes can find opportunities to be involved in sports. 

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) took the world by storm last summer after Netflix released a docuseries of their lives. “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” provided audiences with the process of auditions, training camp, and how game time performances work during the season.

June marks Indigenous History Month in Canada. This month is meant to highlight the incredible Indigenous people of the past, present and future. British Columbia is home to many professional sport leagues, many of them stationed in Vancouver. We are honoured to watch different athletes play on and within the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations.

WickFest, the annual hockey festival that celebrates young female athletes and their passion for the game, visited the North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex from January 31 to February  2, 2025. This is the thirteenth year that Surrey has hosted the festival. The weekend welcomed female athletes from across Canada and the United States, offering off-ice wellness workshops and on-ice sessions with Olympic gold medalist and event founder, Hayley Wickenheiser.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, a topic that has been gaining awareness in the professional sports community over the past few years. One professional athlete who has been extremely open about his mental health is Lando Norris. Lando Norris, a Formula 1 (F1) driver, race winner, and contender for the 2025 Driver’s World Championship. With such titles, comes high expectations from those around him, particularly from his team, fans, and himself.

Credit: Stacy Revere/Getty Images With a crowd bigger than the population of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the NFL Draft kicked off on April 24,...

Canada Women’s National (CANWNT) team took on Argentina’s National Women’s team in the first of two international friendlies between the countries. 

British Columbia has been home to many professional sports teams over the years, ranging from soccer, to hockey, to basketball.