As part of the Digital Hub, BMO will be the presenting partner for the first-ever Interactive Canada Games App

(St. John’s, NL – September 10, 2024) — The 2025 Canada Games Host Society is thrilled to announce BMO as the presenting partner of the 2025 Canada Games Digital Hub and the official presenting partner of soccer. The 2025 Games, being held in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, will welcome over 4,000 athletes, including provincial soccer teams from across the country for 18 days of competition.

As part of the Digital Hub, BMO will be the presenting partner for the interactive Canada Games app which will be a central source of information and engagement for fans and participants to take part in the festivities. The bilingual app, launching in late November 2024, will include event schedules, event results, a full festival program, interactive maps, a daily highlight reel, and more. The app will be available for free download from Android and Apple app stores.

"We are delighted to welcome BMO as a key partner for the 2025 Canada Games," said Kim Keating and Karl Smith, 2025 Canada Games Board Co-Chairs. "Their support will contribute to the success of our soccer events – a key sport that has been featured in every Canada Summer Games program since 1969, and significantly enhance the digital experience for all our participants and spectators. BMO’s commitment to youth sports aligns perfectly with the values and vision of the Canada Games."

“BMO is excited to be the presenting partner of the new 2025 Canada Games digital app and the presenting partner of soccer – showing our support for young Canadian athletes from coast to coast to coast,” said Brian Tobin, Vice Chair, BMO. “For decades, the Games have brought people together, helping to build strong, thriving communities and fostering the growth and development of the next generation of youth. As the Bank of Soccer and with our dedication to growing the game of soccer across North America we’re looking forward to Canada’s best competing on this national stage.”  

As part of this partnership, BMO's name will also be prominently featured across the 2025 Canada Games' digital properties, including the Digital Newsletter, Daily Highlight Reel, and Photo of the Day. 

For more information about the 2025 Canada Games and to stay updated on the latest news on social media @2025canadagames. 

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About the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games 

From August 8 – 25, 2025, the 2025 Canada Games will bring together over 4,800 athletes, managers, and coaches, across 19 different sports for the largest multi-sport event in the country. The Canada Games showcase the best of the best in sport and highlight the immense talents of our youth. The Games create a spirit of unity that spans each province and territory. People connect in ways that go beyond the field of play, forming bonds that are deeply rooted in friendship and a collective passion for amateur sport in Canada. The 2025 Canada Games invites Canadians to come and connect through friendship, sport, adventure and the experience that is St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. In a place like no other, you can expect to find a Games like no other. For further information visit 2025canadagames.ca or follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram (@2025canadagames).

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Media Contacts:

2025 Canada Games
Elizabeth Priest
Manager, Marketing & Communications
communications@2025canadagames.ca
587-723-6398

BMO

Kate Simandl
Senior Manager, Media Relations
Kate.simandl@bmo.com‍

(416) 867-3996