The Tridents are set duke it out against Winnipeg-based Valour FC in 2025's season opener.
The match, which will take on April 5 at Starlight Stadium, is part of a triple header on the opening day of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.
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Though Pacific FC has duelled Valour FC 22 times, snagging 16 wins and four draws, the outfit has only lost to its Winnipeg rivals twice.
During the opening match, Pacific FC will play a fan-favourites roster, including local talents captain Josh Heard, midfielder Sean Young and goalkeeper Sean Melvin.
The balanced regular season schedule will see Pacific FC meet all seven of its opponents twice at home and twice on the road, for 14 home matches and 14 away matches.
"Fans can expect every home match to be an incredible event, from the moment the gates open to the final whistle. With a refreshed roster full of young, exciting and local talent, Pacific FC matches are sure to be unmissable this season, said Simon Avila, director of marketing and ticketing.
The winner of the regular season will earn the chance to lift the CPL Shield as well as clinch an automatic berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The regular season finale will see Pacific host Valour, with kick-off at 1 p.m. The top five teams in the CPL regular season standings at the end of the day will advance to the 2025 CPL playoffs.
All regular season and playoff matches will be broadcast on, the dedicated home of soccer in Canada.
