Sarnia Imperials
The Sarnia Imperials are a Sarnia-Lambton football team and two-time Ontario Power 5 Football League champion focused on teamwork, player development, and fan engagement. The volunteer-run club publishes seasonal schedules and roster updates, recruits coaches and game-day volunteers, and partners with local businesses to support its 2026 campaign.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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2026 season schedule update
The Ontario Power 5 Football League revised its 2026 schedule after GTA dropped out and North Bay declined to field a team. The Sarnia Imperials will open the regular season at home on May 23, 2026 against the Burlington Longhorns at Norm Perry Park.
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Sarnia Imperials game kickoff
The Sarnia Imperials kick off against the Burlington Longhorns at 7:00 PM on May 23, 2026, with the reigning OP5FL champions promising big plays and nonstop action. This home city matchup is positioned as a must see, high energy game for local fans.
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Season kickoff vs Burlington Longhorns
The Sarnia Imperials open the 2026 season against the Burlington Longhorns at Norm Perry Park on May 23, with the club urging fans to come out and cheer. The announcement lands during a 10 day countdown, marking this as the season kickoff you will not want to miss at the neighborhood park.
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2025 OP5FL Top 40 Players (20–11) summary
The Sarnia Imperials published the 2025 OP5FL Top 40 Players list on 2026-05-13, highlighting players ranked 20 to 11. The short write up spotlights elite two way impact players who sit just outside the Top 10, presented as a compact leaderboard update.
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Top 40 Players rankings (29–21) announcement
The Sarnia Imperials published the 2025 OP5FL Top 40 Players update for positions 29 to 21 on 2026-05-13, profiling impact players across offense, defense, and special teams. The post highlights playmakers, protectors, and difference makers as the next tier of the rankings for fans to review.
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2026 Schedule Update
The Sarnia Imperials released an updated 2026 schedule after the North Bay Bulldogs withdrew from the season. The slate opens at home on May 23 against the Burlington Longhorns and runs through July 4 with matchups against GTA AllStars, Sault Steelers, and Tri City Outlaws.
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Volunteers & Coaches Wanted
The Sarnia Imperials are recruiting coaches and volunteers for the upcoming season, seeking help with coaching, game day operations, and behind the scenes support. The team, noted as back-to-back OP5FL Champions, asks interested people to email volunteer@sarniaimperials.com to learn more and get involved.
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Connor Depodesta signs with Wetzlar Wolves
On February 16, 2026 the Sarnia Imperials announced that Connor Depodesta has signed with the Wetzlar Wolves in Germany for the 2026 season. The club thanked him for his contributions over the past two seasons and wished him success as he moves to international play.
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Sarnia Imperials Partnership with Graphics by Dante
The Sarnia Imperials have partnered with Graphics by Dante to enhance their visual branding and community engagement for the 2026 campaign.
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Sarnia Imperials Volunteer Opportunities
The Sarnia Imperials are seeking passionate volunteers for various roles, including coaching and game day operations, to support their championship journey.
