Ottawa's biggest university football rivalry went to the wire, and the uOttawa Gee-Gees came out on top. They beat the Carleton Ravens 35-32 in the 2026 Panda Game, according to a post from @shottawa.tv, which summed it up as "uOttawa wins the Panda back."
A three-point thriller at TD Place
The two schools met at TD Place, where thousands of fans packed the stands. The final margin was three points, so the outcome stayed in doubt deep into the game. Anyone who has followed the Panda Game knows that a close finish is what makes the rivalry worth watching.
The post describes the game as one of Ottawa's biggest annual rivalries. Few other fixtures put the city's two major universities head to head in front of a crowd this size, so bragging rights carry real weight on both campuses.
Fans storm the field
When the final whistle went, the celebration spilled onto the turf. According to the post, fans flooded the field to mark the Gee-Gees' win. For the garnet and grey side, getting the Panda back is the point of the whole afternoon.
For Carleton, a 35-32 loss is a tough one to swallow. Three points is the kind of gap that leaves a team replaying a handful of plays for weeks, and the Ravens will get another shot at the trophy when the rivalry returns.
What it means for Ottawa
The Panda Game is a local fixture rather than just a campus event. It fills a major city venue, draws students, alumni and neighbours who follow both schools, and gives the city a shared football moment. A one-score result keeps the conversation going well after the stadium empties.
The account that shared the result also asked followers for their thoughts on the game. If you were at TD Place for the finish, or watched it from elsewhere in the city, that is where the debate is already underway.
The takeaway
The Gee-Gees beat the Ravens 35-32 in the 2026 Panda Game, and the Panda is back with uOttawa. The crowd stormed the field to celebrate.
Source: Instagram post by @shottawa.tv.
