Oshawa FireWolves announce five-year partnership with City of Oshawa

The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and the City of Oshawa today announced the signing of a five-year partnership. The City of Oshawa is the first to become a Founding Partner of the FireWolves ahead of their inaugural season in the Durham Region.  

Through this partnership, the FireWolves will collaborate with the City of Oshawa to support community initiatives and bring the exciting game of professional box lacrosse to downtown Oshawa.  

“The City of Oshawa’s partnership with the Oshawa FireWolves marks a proud moment for our community and beyond,” said Dan Carter, Mayor of the City of Oshawa. “It celebrates the deep lacrosse heritage rooted in the Great Lakes region and further positions Oshawa on a national stage – bringing visitors and fans and exciting national lacrosse sports action to the Tribute Communities Centre in our downtown core. We are thrilled to welcome the Oshawa FireWolves to the great City of Oshawa and look forward to the legacy they will build here.”  

The City of Oshawa will have a strong presence at FireWolves home games at the Tribute Communities Centre including branding on the turf and throughout the arena. This close relationship between the FireWolves and the City of Oshawa is a major milestone as a new chapter in the region’s storied lacrosse history begins this November.

“From the very first meeting, the City of Oshawa, including Mayor Carter, members of Council, and the many staff we’ve met and worked with, made us feel like we were already part of this incredible community,” said Russ Sheppard, Oshawa FireWolves Owner. “Their enthusiasm, collaboration, and genuine support have been remarkable. This founding partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating something truly special for the people of Oshawa and the Durham Region. We’re proud to call Oshawa home and to build this franchise together over the next five years.” 

The Oshawa FireWolves will begin the 2025-2026 NLL season with their Home Opener against the Toronto Rock on Friday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tribute Communities Centre. 

Visit oshawafirewolves.com for more information on tickets and team news.  

About Oshawa FireWolves
The Oshawa FireWolves are Durham Region’s professional box lacrosse team, competing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) out of the Tribute Communities Centre in downtown Oshawa, ON. For more information, visit OshawaFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/FireWolvesNLL, X (Twitter) @FireWolvesNLL, and Instagram @FireWolvesNLL.

About the City of Oshawa
The City of Oshawa is located within the Williams Treaties territory and is home to seven First Nations communities. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities with a population nearing 190,000, Oshawa is well-connected by 400 series highways, rail, GO Transit, a deep-sea port and an executive airport. The city is home to world-class education, a diverse business landscape, and a vibrant downtown offering live sports, entertainment, dining, and shopping. The Tribute Communities Centre, located in the heart of the downtown, hosts major concerts and events and is home to the Oshawa Generals (OHL), Oshawa FireWolves (NLL), and the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. 

About National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s largest professional lacrosse league and welcomed more than 1 million fans for the third consecutive year during the 2024-25 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 14 franchises across Canada and the United States, and recently unveiled its largest brand campaign ever, “Welcome to The Next Major League™” and introduced its comprehensive grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed™, that will expand the League’s footprint to 60 communities across North America by 2028. For the latest scores and developments in the National Lacrosse League, please visit: NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Games are available live and streaming on TSN, TSN+, the ESPN family of networks, ESPN+, and NLL+.

About Tribute Communities Centre
The Tribute Communities Centre is Durham Region’s premier sports and live entertainment facility and is managed by Oak View Group. The Tribute Communities Centre is home to the Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League, and hosts a myriad of events including concerts, circuses, ice skating and family shows. Visit TributeCommunitiesCentre.com, and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).

About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter).