Kamloops International Cup continues tonight with Nottingham Forest taking on KIC All-Stars

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International soccer returns to Hillside Stadium tonight as the 2026 Kamloops International Cup continues with another marquee matchup featuring one of England's top professional women's clubs.

Kickoff is set for 6:30pm as Nottingham Forest Women square off against the Kamloops International Cup Women's All-Star Squad in the second game of this year's tournament.

After opening the competition with an impressive victory over the Vancouver Rise FC Academy, Nottingham Forest returns to the pitch looking to continue building momentum during its Canadian preseason tour. The English side, competing in Women's Super League 2, has brought a talented roster to Kamloops that includes Canadian National Team member, Deanne Rose. 

Tonight's opponent will feature a collection of standout players from across the region, assembled into the Kamloops International Cup Women's All-Star Squad. The select team gives local and provincial talent the rare opportunity to test themselves against a fully professional club in front of a hometown crowd.

The 2026 tournament has already made history by welcoming the first professional first team to compete in the Kamloops International Cup, further elevating the event's reputation as one of Western Canada's premier summer soccer showcases.

The action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. at Hillside Stadium, with local soccer supporters expected to turn out for another exciting night of international competition.

The Kamloops International Cup continues through Aug. 1 with additional women's matches, youth development camps and community events celebrating the growth of the sport in the Tournament Capital.