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[TORONTO, ON] The road to the 40th edition of the prestigious Metro Bowl begins in earnest as Football Ontario and Football Toronto proudly launch “Metro Bowl Month” — a high-school football festival that culminates in the crowning of the Metro Bowl champion. The event is powered by an exceptional roster of partners: NFL Canada, the Toronto Argonauts, the Buffalo Bills, University of Toronto’s Varsity Blues Football the Toronto Argonauts Alumni, Area51 Sports, and TYSN. Together, we celebrate athletic excellence, community engagement, and the next generation of football leadership.
A Celebration of Tradition and Talent
Since 1982, the Metro Bowl has stood as the pinnacle of high-school football in the Greater Toronto Area, dating back to the inaugural clash between St. Michael’s College and Woburn Collegiate. Over time it has evolved into a broader festival format that brings together champions from the TDSSAA, TDCAA, ROPSSAA, and LOSSAA leagues — showcasing the very best of Ontario’s high-school football landscape.
With the Buffalo Bills joining as a major partner in September 2025, the Metro Bowl experience takes a leap forward. Their support not only strengthens the event’s legacy but also brings exclusive activation opportunities for players, coaches, and fans alike.
Schedule
All games will take place at the University of Toronto's Varsity Centre and St. Michael's College.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 - Varsity Centre
- 11:00 AM – AAA 905 Bowl: Robert F. Hall Wolfpack (ROPSSA)vs Paul Dwyer Saints (LOSSAA)
- 2:00 PM – AAA Toronto Bowl: Western Tech Colts (TDSSAA) vs Chaminade Gryphons (TDCAA)
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 - St. Michael's College
- 2:00 PM – AAA Junior Toronto Bowl (TDSSAA vs TDCAA)
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - Varsity Centre
- 9:00 AM – AA Varsity Toronto Bowl (Tier 2)
- 11:00 AM – All-Star Showcase (student-athletes from all partner associations)
- 2:00 PM – 40th Metro Bowl Championship (AAA 905 Bowl winner vs AAA Toronto Bowl winner)
This comprehensive line-up allows student-athletes from across the G.T.A. to compete, showcase their talent, and share the spotlight — culminating in the crowning of the Metro Bowl champion.
What to Expect
The 2025 Metro Bowl Festival will deliver more than championship football — it’s a full-scale celebration of the sport. University of Toronto’s Varsity Blues will host the festival at its home, the Varsity Centre.
NFL Canada, the Buffalo Bills, and the Toronto Argonauts will all host on-site activations at the festival, creating interactive experiences for fans, families, and young players. From skills challenges and photo zones to giveaways and appearances, these activations bring the energy of professional football directly to the high-school stage.
Area51 Sports has provided the official game balls and the custom All-Star Showcase jerseys, ensuring every athlete competes and represents their school with pride and professionalism.
And for fans watching from home, TYSN will livestream all six games on YouTube, bringing every play, tackle, and touchdown to audiences across Ontario and beyond.
Host & Partners
Football Ontario is the province’s sanctioned governing body for high-school football, driving alignment, opportunity, and excellence across all regions of Ontario.
Football Toronto is a volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to building, promoting, and uniting the football community within Toronto.
Our partners — NFL Canada, the Toronto Argonauts, the Buffalo Bills, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, the Toronto Argonauts Alumni, Area51 Sports, and TYSN — each bring unique resources, networks, and passion to ensure that Metro Bowl Month is more than a championship competition: it’s a transformational experience for players, coaches, and families.
Join Us
We invite schools, families, fans, and media to follow the journey, attend the games, and celebrate the champions that emerge from this year’s Metro Bowl. Whether you’re in the stands, on the sideline, or watching online, you’re part of a tradition that continues to uplift high-school sport across Ontario.
For more information, media accreditation, or partnership inquiries please contact:
Football Toronto | (647) 496-0888 | media@metrobowl.ca
