Canada Cup of Diving Returns to Windsor in 2027
Diving Plongeon Canada, City of Windsor and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Extend Partnership for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Windsor, ON – Diving Plongeon Canada, the City of Windsor and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership for a fourth consecutive year, bringing the Canada Cup of Diving presented by Speedo back to Windsor from April 15–18, 2027.
A World Aquatics (AQUA) Recognized Event, the Canada Cup has become one of the premier competitions on the AQUA Recognized Event circuit, attracting top athletes from around the world while providing Canadian divers with valuable international competition on home soil.
The 2027 edition will once again be held at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre presented by WFCU Credit Union. For the first time, admission will be free for all spectators thanks to the support of the City of Windsor and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, giving residents and visitors alike the opportunity to experience world-class diving in the heart of Windsor’s downtown and cheer on Team Canada.
By investing in free access to an international sporting event in its downtown core, the City of Windsor is creating new opportunities for residents and visitors to experience elite competition while supporting local businesses and reinforcing Windsor’s reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events.
“Windsor has consistently demonstrated our ability to deliver an exceptional experience for Diving Plongeon Canada, its athletes, coaches, officials, families and fans. We are proud to once again welcome the Canada Cup back to our city. This year, we’re taking that experience even further by offering free admission to every session, making world-class sport accessible to everyone in our community. We want families, young athletes and fans to fill the stands, experience elite diving up close, be inspired by what is possible when you strive for excellence in sport, and see why Windsor, and its state-of-the-art aquatics facilities, continues to be a trusted destination for major national and international sporting events.”
– Drew Dilkens, Mayor, City of Windsor
The return of the Canada Cup is made possible through the continued collaboration between Diving Plongeon Canada, The City of Windsor and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. Since the event’s return to Windsor, the partnership has helped attract international athletes while generating millions in tourism and economic benefit for the region.
“Our long-standing relationship with Diving Plongeon Canada and the continued return of the Canada Cup speaks volumes about Windsor’s ability to host and impress on the national and international stage. Sport tourism is about much more than what happens during competition. It brings athletes, coaches, families and fans into our community who stay in our hotels, dine in our restaurants, explore our attractions and experience everything Windsor Essex has to offer. Events like the Canada Cup provide tremendous visibility for our destination while generating meaningful economic impact throughout the region, and we’re excited to once again welcome the diving community back to Windsor.”
– Gordon Orr, CEO Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and CEO Invest WindsorEssex
More than a dozen countries, including Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Colombia, Cuba, Japan, South Korea and the United States, are expected to compete over four days of world-class competition. The event will feature nine medal events, including the Olympic disciplines of the 3-metre springboard, 10-metre platform, 3-metre synchronized springboard and 10-metre synchronized platform, along with the fan-favourite mixed team event.
The Canada Cup has become a cornerstone of Diving Plongeon Canada’s international events calendar, combining world-class competition with strong community partnerships that continue to elevate the event year after year.
“We always look forward to returning to Windsor to host the Canada Cup. We know that the international diving community truly appreciates the world class aquatic facility, as well as the warm Windsor hospitality that they receive when they are here. Thanks to the incredible partnership that Diving Canada has developed over the years with the City of Windsor and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, we are able to consistently deliver an outstanding world-class event, support the local diving club and inspire young Windsor athletes for many years to come.”
– Penny Joyce, Chief Executive Officer, Diving Canada
Additional event information, including the competition schedule and participating nations, will be announced in the coming months.
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About Diving Plongeon Canada
Diving Plongeon Canada (DPC) was established in 1967 as a not-for-profit organization to promote the growth and awareness of the sport in this country. As a member of World Aquatics, the world’s governing body of aquatic sports, DPC contributes to the development of globally accepted standards of excellence in diving and supports the rules and regulations of international competition. DPC shares a national commitment to advance the art and sport of diving and to position Canada as the number one diving nation of the world. For information, visit www.diving.ca.
À propos de Diving Plongeon Canada
Diving Plongeon Canada (DPC) a été fondé en 1967 comme organisme à but non lucratif, afin de promouvoir la croissance du sport du plongeon et sensibiliser la population canadienne à ce sport. À titre de membre de World Aquatics, l’organisme mondial directeur des sports aquatiques, DPC contribue à développer des normes d’excellence pour le plongeon à l’échelle de la planète et soutient les règlements de la compétition internationale. DPC partage un engagement national à faire progresser l’art et le sport du plongeon, en plus de s’efforcer à positionner le Canada au premier rang à l’échelle mondiale. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez : www.diving.ca.
