The 49th Canadian Go Open is coming to Toronto at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) from June 27–30, 2026. The main competition runs June 27–29 with six rounds of play, culminating on June 29 with the final round and evening banquet. Pair Go will take place throughout the event, with the final Pair Go games and additional activities held on June 30, including a group hike and other physical activities.
This year’s Open features a first-place prize exceeding $1,500 (scaling with registration) and special guest professional Yoonyoung Kim, who will be hosting pro activities and review sessions throughout the event. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place in Toronto at the same time, it’s an especially exciting summer to visit and play Go. You can watch the 2025 Canadian Go Open recap video here, along with many more tournament highlights and event videos on the same YouTube channel.
Registration is now officially open and closes June 26 at 11:59 PM. Early bird registration is available now through April 15 for just $85 — an incredible value for four full days of tournament play and activities. Players should remember to check the registration instructions on the Leago event page, including completing the required Google Form: 2026 Canadian Go Open Registration
Official site: Leago
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Save on Canada’s Biggest Go Tournament – Early Bird Ends April 15
Don’t miss out on the early bird discount for the 49th Canadian Go Open, the biggest Go tournament in the country! You have until April 15 to register for just $85, saving $15 off the standard price for four full days of play and activities. The event runs from June 27–30, 2026, at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), featuring six rounds of competition, professional reviews with Yoonyoung Kim, and a top prize exceeding $1,500. With Toronto also hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, it is a fantastic time to visit the city. Check out the full schedule and register at the official site: Leago
Note: To qualify for the discount, you must complete your payment by April 15, rather than just registering on Leago. All payment details and instructions can be found on the official event page.
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49th Canadian Go Open Only Two Weeks Away – Over 120 Players Registered :flag_ca:
The 49th Canadian Go Open is coming to Toronto at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) from June 27–30, 2026, and the event is shaping up to be one of the largest Canadian Go tournaments in recent years. With over 120 players already registered, the field includes many of Canada’s strongest amateurs, past Canadian Open champions, and professional Go players.
We are also excited to announce that professional Go player Bill Lin 1P has joined the tournament field. In addition, special guest professional Yoonyoung Kim 5P will be attending the event and hosting professional reviews, simul games, and other activities throughout the tournament.
The main competition runs June 27–29 with six rounds of play, culminating in the final round and banquet on June 29. Pair Go will take place throughout the event, with additional activities on June 30 including a group hike and other social events.
The tournament features a first-place prize exceeding $1,500 (scaling with registration) and offers a great opportunity to compete against players from across Canada and beyond. With Toronto also hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, it is an especially exciting time to visit the city.
Registration remains open until June 26 at 11:59 PM. Please remember that registering on Leago alone is not sufficient—you must also complete payment and submit the required Google Form before the event.
Official site: Leago
Required Google Form: 2026 Canadian Go Open Registration
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Toronto later this month!
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