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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2026 Canadian Open Livestreams
The 49th Canadian Open takes place this weekend in Toronto, and viewers around the world can follow the action live on Twitch, YouTube, and OGS.
This year’s field includes Bill Lin 1P, winner of the most recent North American Professional Championship; Leo Tan, the 2025 Canadian Open champion and past Redmond Cup winner; former Canadian Open champions Qiyou Wu and Ivan Lo; and Brady Zhang, a former North American representative at the prestigious Globis Cup. Leo, Qiyou, and Ivan are also members of the Toronto team that qualified for the North American City League Finals.
Round Schedule (Eastern Time)
Saturday, June 27
Round 1 – 10:00 AM
Round 2 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 28
Round 3 – 9:00 AM
Round 4 – 2:30 PM
Monday, June 29
Round 5 – 9:00 AM
Round 6 – 1:00 PM
Games will be broadcast live on OGS, while commentary and analysis will be available on Twitch and YouTube. Broadcasts may not begin exactly at the scheduled round times and there may not always be a separate announcement, so viewers are encouraged to check periodically around the start of each round.
Featured Canadian Open games will appear as announcement banners on the OGS front page during the tournament.
Standings: Leago
Whether you’re following your favorite players, studying high-level games, or simply enjoying top-level tournament Go, we hope you’ll join us for an exciting weekend of Canadian Open action.
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Round 1 Underway 
2026 Canadian Open - Round 1, Board 1: Jason Zheng vs. Bill Lin
2026 Canadian Open - Round 1, Board 2: Ryon Yi vs. Qiyou Wu
2026 Canadian Open - Round 1, Board 3: Brady Zhang vs. Peter Yang
Standings: Leago
The game recorders are busy capturing the matches, so we aren’t sure of the exact streaming schedule. However, the streaming team mentioned there would be coverage, so you can check Twitch ( usgoweb - Twitch ) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@USGOWeb) to see if a live broadcast is running. If you miss it, be sure to check the YouTube channel later, as the streams will only be saved as VODs there and not on Twitch.
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Round 2 Underway
2026 Canadian Open - Round 2, Board 2: Qiyou Wu vs. Tony Zhao
2026 Canadian Open - Round 2, Board 5: Tianyi Chen vs. Wei Qiu
2026 Canadian Open - Round 2, Board 4: Remi Campagnie vs. Leo Tan
Standings: Leago
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Round 3
2026 Canadian Open - Round 3, Board 1: Wei Qiu vs. Daniel Zhou
2026 Canadian Open - Round 3, Board 2: Andrew Huang vs. Bill Lin
2026 Canadian Open - Round 3, Board 3: Qiyou Wu vs. Hongyi Li
2026 Canadian Open - Round 3, Board 4: Brady Zhang vs. Remi Campagnie
Round 4
2026 Canadian Open - Round 4, Board 1: Bill Lin vs. Daniel Zhou
2026 Canadian Open - Round 4, Board 2: Hongyi Li vs. Brady Zhang
2026 Canadian Open - Round 4, Board 3: Ivan Lo vs. Qiyou Wu
Round 5
2026 Canadian Open - Round 5, Board 1: Bill Lin vs. Brady Zhang
2026 Canadian Open - Round 5, Board 2: Hongyi Li vs. Leo Tan
2026 Canadian Open - Round 5, Board 3: Zihao Liu vs. Andrew Huang
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Standings: Leago
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