Sarnia Imperials
The Sarnia Imperials are a Sarnia-Lambton football club competing in the Ontario Power 5 Football League and known as back-to-back OP5FL champions. The volunteer-run organization fields competitive teams, publishes schedules and game updates, and offers live streams of matches on the league YouTube channel. They engage supporters through community events, sponsorship partnerships, and active volunteer and coaching recruitment to support game day operations and team development.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Season-end team message from Coach Barnes
Coach Barnes issued a season-end message on July 26, 2026 thanking players, volunteers, staff, sponsors, families, and fans for their support, acknowledging a tough finish, and promising the Imperials will return next season stronger. The note centers gratitude and determination, closing with rallying hashtags to keep the community connected.
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Biggest game of the season
The Sarnia Imperials take on the Burlington Longhorns in what the team calls the biggest game of the season, airing live on the Ontario Power 5 Football Leagues YouTube channel on 2026-07-25. Tune in to the league YouTube channel for the live link, pregame coverage, and postgame highlights.
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Sarnia Imperials vs Burlington Longhorns Semifinal
The Sarnia Imperials host the Burlington Longhorns in an OP5FL Semifinal on Saturday, 2026-07-25, with a live broadcast on the Ontario Power 5 Football Leagues YouTube channel. It is a regional playoff matchup you can attend in Sarnia or watch online for full game coverage.
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Players of the week
The Sarnia Imperials named their Players of the Week on July 18, 2026, with #19 Logan Inchley earning Offensive Player after a 154 yard, 2 touchdown performance. Defensive recognitions went to #1 Yusuf Mohomad and #97 Jordan Krug, and #13 Kyle Chea was highlighted for special teams, as the team heads into the semifinals.
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Thank you to 2026 sponsors
The Sarnia Imperials thank their 2026 sponsors in a message published on 2026-07-11, noting that today’s game is brought to you by Smokies bbq. The announcement recognizes sponsor support and highlights the game day presenting partner.
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Final regular season game vs Sault Ste Marie Steelers
The Sarnia Imperials host the Sault Ste Marie Steelers for the final regular season game with kickoff at 7:00 PM, and the matchup will be live on the Ontario Power 5 Football Leagues YouTube channel. This home finale is a chance to see the Imperials close their regular season against a regional rival.
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Sarnia Imperials vs Sault Ste Marie Steelers — Regular season finale
The Sarnia Imperials host the Sault Ste Marie Steelers at Norm Perry Park on Saturday, 2026-07-10 with kickoff at 7:00 PM for the regular season finale. Can’t make it in person, watch the game live on the Ontario Power 5 Football League YouTube channel.
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Sarnia Imperials vs Tri City Outlaws — Cookie cup
The Sarnia Imperials host the Tri City Outlaws today for the annual Cookie cup, with the Imperials aiming to bounce back after a recent loss. The game is live at 7:00 PM on the Ontario Power 5 Football Leagues YouTube channel.
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Sarnia Imperials home game vs Tri City Outlaws
The Sarnia Imperials host the Tri City Outlaws in the annual Cookie Cup this weekend, returning to home ice after a long away schedule. The team is aiming to bounce back from a recent loss, making this matchup a must watch for local fans following #SarniaImperials and #OP5FL.
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Sarnia Imperials vs Sudbury Spartans — Week 5 matchup
The Sarnia Imperials travel to Sudbury for a Week 5 Ontario Power 5 Football matchup against the Sudbury Spartans, and both teams arrive undefeated. Tune into the live stream on the Ontario Power 5 Football YouTube channel for play by play coverage and the full game experience.
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Defensive line appreciation post
The Sarnia Imperials posted a defensive line appreciation message on 2026-06-18 asking fans to guess how many sacks the group will combine for the coming weekend. It is a short, engagement focused prompt aimed at rallying supporters and sparking game day conversation.
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Sarnia Imperials at Sudbury Spartans
Two unbeaten teams meet as the Sarnia Imperials travel to Sudbury to take on the Spartans, both sitting at 3 wins and no losses. Watch the live stream on the Ontario Power 5 Football League YouTube channel to see which team stays perfect this season.
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Sarnia Imperials at Burlington Longhorns
The Sarnia Imperials travel to Burlington to take on the Longhorns in an Ontario Power 5 Football League matchup, and the game will be streamed live on the league YouTube channel. Tune into the Ontario Power 5 Football League YouTube channel to watch the action live and follow any updates the league posts.
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Week 2 game vs Sault Ste Marie Steelers
The Sarnia Imperials face the Sault Ste Marie Steelers in Week 2 of the Ontario power 5 football league, with kickoff scheduled for May 30, 2026. The club promises action across all four quarters and will stream the game live on the league YouTube channel for fans who cannot attend.
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Thank you to sponsors
The Sarnia Imperials publicly thank their sponsors for making Game Day possible, calling out community support and urging fans and partners to rally behind the team. Published on 2026-05-23, the message uses #GameDay and #ThankYouSponsors to amplify sponsor recognition and team momentum.
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Sarnia Imperials vs Burlington Longhorns game
The Sarnia Imperials host the Burlington Longhorns for a community game with kickoff at 7:00 PM, entry for fans is $10 at the gate. Expect a barbecue and a beer tent, and the matchup goes ahead rain or shine.
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Player milestone congratulations
The Sarnia Imperials posted on 2026-05-17 celebrating @connordepo scoring the first touchdown for @wetzlarwoelfe, calling it the first of many and congratulating Deepo. The brief team message is upbeat and highlights two social handles for fans to follow and celebrate with.
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Volunteer recruitment for 2026 season
The championship Sarnia Imperials are recruiting volunteers for the 2026 season across game day operations, photography and media, equipment assistance, fundraising and team support. No experience is required, and interested volunteers should email volunteer@sarniaimperials.com to learn how to join the team.
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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.
