Victoria, BC - The postseason arrives for both Vikes soccer programs this weekend, while cross-country looks to defend a pair of conference banners at the Canada West Championships. Basketball opens its Canada West schedule with a pair of Lower Mainland opponents, men's rugby returns to action following a heartbreaking end to its national championship pursuit, and rowing continues its fall season in Seattle.
 
Women's Basketball (0-0)
Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. vs. Fraser Valley
Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at Trinity Western
The Vikes open the 2026-27 Canada West season this weekend. They begin Friday at home against Fraser Valley before travelling to Langley to face Trinity Western on Saturday.
 
Fraser Valley Matchup Preview:

• The Vikes begin the season against a Fraser Valley program that has been one of Victoria's toughest opponents in recent years.
• Fraser Valley holds a 20-10 advantage in the all-time series and enters the weekend riding a four-game winning streak against the Vikes.
• Victoria dropped all three meetings against the Cascades during the 2025-26 season, including a pair of home losses in January by scores of 73-57 and 68-60.
• Despite those recent results, four of the last six meetings have been decided by single digits.

 
Trinity Western Matchup Preview:

• The Vikes and Trinity Western Spartans have played one of the more evenly matched series in Canada West over the past several seasons, with Victoria holding a 21-18 advantage in the all-time series.
• The rivalry has been especially balanced recently, with the teams splitting the last 10 meetings at 5-5.
• Victoria and Trinity Western met four times during the 2025-26 campaign, with the Spartans winning three of those contests.
• Close games have become a regular in this matchup. Four of the last six meetings have been decided by seven points or fewer, including Victoria's two-point victory last January.
• The Vikes have traditionally fared well in Langley, posting a 10-10 all-time road record against the Spartans despite several closely contested battles in recent years.

 
Men's Basketball (0-0)
Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. vs. Fraser Valley
Saturday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at Trinity Western
Victoria opens the 2026-27 Canada West campaign with a busy opening weekend, hosting Fraser Valley on Friday before heading to Langley for a road matchup against Trinity Western.
 
Fraser Valley Matchup Preview:

• Victoria owns a commanding 25-6 advantage in the all-time series against Fraser Valley.
• The Vikes enter the opener riding a 13-game winning streak against the Cascades and have won each of the last 10 meetings.
• Victoria swept the 2025-26 season series, earning 90-81 and 83-73 victories at home in January.
• Fraser Valley has not defeated Victoria since January 2019.

 
Trinity Western Matchup Preview:

• Victoria has enjoyed success against the Trinity Western Spartans, holding a commanding 30-6 advantage in the all-time series.
• The Vikes enter the weekend riding a seven-game winning streak against Trinity Western and have won nine of the last 10 meetings between the programs.
• Victoria swept all four meetings with the Spartans during the 2025-26 season, including a pair of road victories in Langley and a 95-67 playoff victory that secured a berth in the Canada West semifinals.
• The Vikes have consistently found offensive success in the matchup, scoring at least 90 points in five of the last eight meetings and eclipsing the century mark twice during that stretch.
• Victoria has also been dominant away from home, posting a 17-3 record in Langley against the Spartans.

 
Men's Soccer (8-4-3)
Canada West Quarterfinal
Friday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m.
vs. Mount Royal | Vancouver, BC
The Vikes begin their postseason journey Friday afternoon when they take on the Mount Royal Cougars in the Canada West quarterfinals.
 
Mount Royal Matchup Preview:

• Victoria and Mount Royal enter the quarterfinal with the all-time series tied at 5-5-1.
• The Vikes earned a 2-1 victory over the Cougars earlier this season on Oct. 2.
• The recent playoff history between the teams has been especially dramatic. Last season's Canada West quarterfinal ended in heartbreak for Victoria, which fell 10-9 in a marathon penalty-kick shootout after the teams battled through regulation and extra time. Mount Royal also ended the Vikes' season in the 2023 Canada West semifinals.
• Friday's matchup provides Victoria an opportunity to avenge each of its last two playoff exits while advancing to the conference semifinals.

 
Should the Vikes advance, they will face the winner of the UBC quarterfinal in Sunday's Canada West semifinal.
 
Women's Soccer
Canada West Quarterfinal
Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
at Calgary | Calgary, AB
The Vikes open postseason play Friday evening when they take on the Calgary Dinos in the Canada West quarterfinals.
 
Calgary Matchup Preview:

• Victoria holds an 8-5-3 advantage in the all-time series against Calgary, with the teams having split the last two postseason meetings.
• There is a rich postseason history between these two squads. The Vikes defeated the Dinos 1-0 in the 2024 Canada West semifinal to advance to the conference gold-medal match. Calgary responded one year later, eliminating Victoria with a 1-0 victory in the 2025 Canada West Championships.

• Seven of the last 10 meetings have been decided by one goal or have ended in a draw.

 
Cross Country & Track
Canada West Championships
Saturday, Oct. 31
Calgary, AB
The Vikes head to Calgary this weekend looking to defend both conference banners after a historic performance at last year's Canada West Championships.
 
Championship Preview:

• Victoria enters the championship meet as the defending Canada West men's and women's team champions after sweeping both conference titles in 2025.
• The Vikes' success extended beyond the team standings last season, as Jaxon Kuchar captured the Canada West men's individual championship.
• The Canada West Championships represent the most important conference meet of the season, with team banners, all-star honours, and individual titles on the line.
• Strong performances in Calgary would provide valuable momentum heading into the U SPORTS Championships later this fall.

 
Men's Rugby
Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m.
vs. Westshore RFC | Victoria, BC
The Vikes return to Wallace Field following one of the most emotional matches of their season.
 
Last Game Recap:

• Victoria defeated UBC in the second leg of the Coastal Cup but fell heartbreakingly short of qualifying for the Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship.
• Reece Thompson scored two tries, while Jeffery Young, Brendan Kim, and Josh McIndoe also found the scoresheet.
• Cooper Coats was reliable from the kicking tee throughout the afternoon as the Vikes pushed toward the aggregate margin needed to secure a national championship berth.
• Entering the match needing an 11-point victory to claim the Coastal Cup and qualify for nationals, Victoria put itself in position before launching a dramatic final attack in the closing minutes.
• The Vikes advanced deep into UBC territory and repeatedly drove toward the try line, coming within inches of the score that would have secured a place at nationals.
• Despite earning the victory on the day, UBC retained the Coastal Cup and claimed the national championship berth.

 
Westshore RFC Matchup Preview:

• Victoria holds a 6-5 advantage in the all-time series against Westshore RFC.
• The Vikes have won the last two meetings between the sides, including a 40-19 victory in Langford and a 38-17 playoff win last spring.
• After dropping four consecutive meetings between 2023 and 2025, Victoria has regained momentum in the rivalry.
• The Vikes scored five tries against UBC last weekend and will look to carry that attacking form into Saturday's matchup.
• A victory would allow Victoria to close the fall portion of its schedule on a high note and build momentum for the next phase of the season.

 
Rowing
Head of the Lake
Seattle, WA
The Vikes conclude their fall racing schedule this weekend when they travel south to compete at the Head of the Lake regatta.
 
Event Preview:

• Victoria's men's and women's crews will take on a strong field of collegiate, club, and high-performance programs from across the Pacific Northwest.
• With the fall season nearing its conclusion, Head of the Lake offers the Vikes one final opportunity to build momentum before the Canadian University Rowing Championship on Nov. 7.

 
Get your tickets here or catch the game on Canada West TV presented by BioSteel.