The Panda Game is back in Ottawa today, with the Carleton Ravens and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees meeting at TD Place on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Kickoff is at 12:00 p.m.
A win today would let the Ravens repeat as Panda champion.
What is at stake
The game pits the two Ottawa universities against each other, and the rivalry has some history behind it. According to a preview of the 57th edition from Ottawa Sports Pages, Ottawa leads the Panda Game series 39 wins to 18 losses.
The preview ran during what Ottawa Sports Pages described as rivalry week between the Ravens and the Gee-Gees, as both campuses built up to today's game.
What to know before you go
Police, bylaw and emergency-service personnel will be present throughout the event and in the surrounding areas to respond to concerns and help maintain public order, according to Carleton.
Inside the stadium, TD Place is enforcing restrictions on bags and re-entry, reduced alcohol service and its Fan Code of Conduct. If you are heading to the game, that means planning ahead: travel light, expect limits on what you can carry in, and plan on staying put once you are through the gates rather than counting on coming back in.
What this means for Ottawa residents
For anyone who lives or works near TD Place, the extra presence of police, bylaw officers and emergency crews in the area is the main thing to expect on a game day. The coordination between the universities, the City, police and OSEG is aimed at keeping the day orderly for fans and for neighbours alike.
Details such as road closures, parking arrangements, ticket availability and transit changes have not been confirmed in the information available to ottown. Check the Carleton Student Affairs Panda Game page and TD Place before you head out for the latest guidance.
The bottom line
Kickoff is at noon at TD Place. The Ravens are defending their title, the Gee-Gees are looking to take it back, and the stadium has clear rules in place for fans. Whichever side you are on, pack light, follow the Fan Code of Conduct and expect a visible safety presence around the stadium today.
Sources: Carleton University Student Affairs, Ottawa Sports Pages
