The Invictus Games 2025

What The Invictus Games 2025 does

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 was the seventh edition of the international adaptive sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans, held from February 8-16, 2025, in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. The event was the first-ever Winter hybrid Invictus Games, featuring 11 adaptive sports — five new winter disciplines (Alpine Skiing, Snowboard, Nordic Skiing, Biathlon, Skeleton) alongside six core summer disciplines (Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball) — with up to 550 competitors from up to 25 nations (23 confirmed). The Opening Ceremony at BC Place Stadium drew 40,000 spectators, the largest in Invictus Games history.

The Games were organized by Vancouver Whistler Games Corporation, a British Columbia corporation operating under the oversight of the Invictus Games Foundation (the international nonprofit founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex). True Patriot Love Foundation served as the charitable partner leading the bid, processing all donations under Charitable Business #81464 6493 RR0001. Revenue was generated through three streams: ticket sales for ceremonies and sporting events via Ticketmaster, a multi-tier corporate sponsorship stack anchored by Presenting Partners ATCO and Boeing with additional Premier, Gold, Champion, and Official Supporter tiers, and donations processed through True Patriot Love Foundation. The Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia committed $31 million as Founding Partners. Distribution was supported by host venue partners PavCo (BC Place, Vancouver Convention Centre, Hillcrest Centre) and Whistler Blackcomb, with free community access at Vancouver and Whistler Invictus Villages.

The technology footprint is limited: the event ran on a standard website (invictusgames2025.ca), a live replay portal (live.invictusgames2025.ca), and a results portal (results.invictusgames2025.ca), with no proprietary technology platform. The event operated 5,500+ volunteers across venues and incorporated culturally significant elements including 462 medals designed by Lil'wat Nation artist Levi Nelson in collaboration with the Four Host First Nations (Lil'wat, Squamish, Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh). The Games concluded on February 16, 2025, with a Closing Ceremony at Rogers Arena; the Invictus Games Foundation has handed the franchise forward to Birmingham 2027.

Name

The Invictus Games 2025

Legal name

Vancouver Whistler Games Corporation

Website

https://invictusgames2025.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 was a one-time international adaptive sporting event held February 8-16, 2025, in Vancouver and Whistler for wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans from 23 nations competing in 11 adaptive sports. Operated by Vancouver Whistler Games Corporation under the Invictus Games Foundation, it was funded through government grants, multi-tier corporate sponsorships, ticket sales via Ticketmaster, and donations through True Patriot Love Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sporting Events

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Other Spectator Sports (711219), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching (HSADAEAM)

Keywords

• Adaptive sporting events
• International sports competition
• Veteran rehabilitation sports
• Parasports tournaments
• Charitable sporting event

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to Opening and Closing Ceremonies (at BC Place and Rogers Arena) and sporting events through official ticketing partner Ticketmaster.
2. Sponsorship and Partnership: Revenue and support from Presenting Partners (ATCO, Boeing), Premier Partners, Gold Partners, Champion Partners, and other sponsors at various tier levels.
3. Donations: Charitable donations processed through True Patriot Love Foundation (Charitable Business #:81464 6493 RR0001) to support wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 is an international adaptive sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans, held February 8-16, 2025 across Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. The event offers ticketed Opening and Closing Ceremonies, adaptive sports competitions across 11 disciplines, and free public engagement through Invictus Villages. Complementary offerings include a Live Replay and Results Portal, an official merchandise store, and a charitable donation program supporting competitors through True Patriot Love Foundation.

Product overview

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 is a single international adaptive sporting event (not a recurring software product), presented by ATCO and Boeing. The offering centers on the multi-day competition (February 8-16, 2025) featuring 11 adaptive sports across venues in Vancouver and Whistler, supplemented by free community engagement through Invictus Villages, ticketed Opening and Closing Ceremonies with major musical performances, a live replay and results portal, official merchandise shop, and the Share Your I AM community campaign. The Games celebrated wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans from up to 25 nations, with medals designed by Indigenous artists from the Four Host First Nations.

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Products and services

• Adaptive Sports Competition Competition program across 11 adaptive sports for wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans, including 5 winter disciplines (Alpine Skiing, Snowboard, Nordic Skiing, Biathlon, Skeleton, Wheelchair Curling) and 6 core disciplines (Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball). Up to 550 competitors from up to 25 nations competed over 9 days.
• Opening Ceremony Ticketed opening ceremony held at BC Place Stadium on February 8, 2025, attracting 40,000+ spectators (the most attended in Invictus Games history) with musical performances by major artists and traditional ceremonial elements.
• Closing Ceremony Ticketed closing ceremony held at Rogers Arena on February 16, 2025, marking the conclusion of the first-ever Winter hybrid Invictus Games with major musical performances.
• Invictus Villages Free fan engagement zones at Vancouver Convention Centre and throughout Whistler Village Stroll, featuring interactive displays, live entertainment, games, competitions, giveaways, and live sport screenings for visitors and supporters of the Games.
• Live Replay and Results Portal Digital platform providing live event replays and competition results for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, accessible via live.invictusgames2025.ca and results.invictusgames2025.ca.
• IG25 Shop Official online merchandise store for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, selling branded items to supporters, spectators, and fans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 spectators at Opening Ceremony - most attended in Invictus Games history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ATCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2025Presenting Partner of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. ATCO is a major presenting partner supporting the Games alongside Boeing. ATCO's commitment helps fund the event and its mission to support wounded service members through adaptive sport.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2025Presenting Partner of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and committed to partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation through 2026. Boeing supports the Games' mission and provides significant funding and resources.
• True Patriot Love FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2025Founding Partner and charitable partner leading the bid to bring Games back to Canada. Processes all donations (Charitable Business #:81464 6493 RR0001). Will continue legacy programs for Team Canada, Veterans, and servicepeople by funding adaptive sport programs, mental health programs, and employment supports.
• Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Partner of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, providing significant government support and funding for the Games.
• Province of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Partner alongside the Government of Canada and True Patriot Love Foundation, supporting the Games through provincial resources and infrastructure.
• Fisher House FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner supporting military and veteran families during their time at the Games.
• Teck ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner providing sponsorship support for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
• Four Host First Nations (Lil'wat, Squamish, Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour Host First Nations whose traditional territories host the Games. Four artists from these nations designed the 462 medals and the Games' visual identity. The event works to respect Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action.
• BMO Financial GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor providing financial support for the Games.
• ScotiabankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
• Canada LifemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor supporting the Games.
• Bennett JonesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor (law firm) providing legal and sponsorship support.
• Canucks Sports & EntertainmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor connecting with the Vancouver sports community.
• City of VancouvermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor and host city supporting the Games.
• DeloittemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor (professional services firm) providing consulting and sponsorship support.
• London DrugsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor showing support for the Canadian military community.
• Mackenzie InvestmentsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor providing financial support.
• Power Corporation of CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor providing financial support.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner handling all ticket sales for ceremonies and sporting events through their platform.
• B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost Venue Partner providing BC Place Stadium for the Opening Ceremony.
• Whistler BlackcombcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost Venue Partner providing winter sports venues for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other winter events.
• Alacrity CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Partner delivering sustainability strategy for the Games.
• AtosmajorTechnology or IntegrationChampion Partner (technology company) supporting Games operations.
• Bayshore HealthCaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Partner providing healthcare support services.
• Monster EnergymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Partner sponsoring the Games.
• Lockheed MartinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Partner supporting the Games.
• TD BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Partner providing financial sponsorship.
• CN (Canadian National Railway)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Partner supporting the Games.
• Lifemark Health GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Partner providing rehabilitation and health services support.
• PATTISON Outdoor AdvertisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Supporter providing outdoor advertising services for Games promotion.
• Otto BockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Supporter providing mobility and accessibility equipment solutions.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Help for Heroes (UK): UK-based charity supporting wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans through recovery and sport. Comparable as a national-scale military/Veteran charity with parallel adaptive sport programming and donor base.
• Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC): The legacy host organization of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and Paralympics, sharing the same Vancouver/Whistler venue footprint. Highly comparable in terms of municipal venue reuse, Indigenous host nation partnerships, and Canadian public funding architecture.

Broad incumbents

• Commonwealth Games Federation: International sporting organization governing the Commonwealth Games, a quadrennial multi-sport event with participating nations overlapping with Invictus Games. Comparable as a multi-sport event organizer with national-team participation, government funding, and ticketed ceremonies.
• Special Olympics International: Global nonprofit operating year-round adaptive sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a major international adaptive sport organization with similar donor and government sponsorship models.
• International Paralympic Committee (IPC): The global governing body of the Paralympic Movement and the largest organizer of elite adaptive sport competition. Comparable as a higher-tier, established organizer of international adaptive sport events with significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Invictus Games Foundation: The parent nonprofit foundation of the Invictus Games movement, responsible for the international legacy of the Games and overseeing future editions including Birmingham 2027. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization governing the same event franchise.
• Warrior Games (U.S. Department of Defense): U.S. Department of Defense adaptive sport competition for wounded, injured, and ill service members and veterans. The most direct U.S. peer of the Invictus Games, targeting the same competitor population with similar adaptive sport offerings.
• Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games Organizing Committee: The next announced host of the Invictus Games (2027). Direct peer as the successor organizing entity for the same event franchise, applying a similar operational, sponsorship, and government-funding model in a different geography.
• True Patriot Love Foundation: Canadian charity that led the bid to bring the Invictus Games to Canada and processes all donations for the event. Directly comparable as a partner organization serving the same military/Veteran community in Canada with similar funding and program delivery models.
• Soldier On (Canada): Canadian Armed Forces adaptive sport and rehabilitation program supporting ill and injured service members. Comparable as a Canadian adaptive sport program serving the same target demographic with overlapping funding and partnership ecosystems.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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