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
