SixFive Sports & Entertainment, the ownership group of Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League, announced this Wednesday that it is exploring a potential sale of the club.

Pacific said the decision follows a thoughtful evaluation of the club’s journey and future. With the team well-established, strong fan support, and soccer in Canada gaining momentum ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they believe now is the right time to welcome new investors who can build on what has already been achieved.

The club will remain committed to operating status quo throughout the process.

“From day one, we believed that Pacific FC could be something special,” said Josh Simpson, Co-Founder of SixFive Sports & Entertainment and President of Pacific FC in a statement. “What we’ve built together with the community, players, staff, and supporters has surpassed our hopes. It’s been an honour to help bring professional soccer to Vancouver Island. With a strong foundation now in place, it’s time for a new group to lead the club into its next chapter of growth and success.

SixFive Sports & Entertainment will retain ownership of Vancouver FC.

The club says the decision is also informed by multi-club ownership considerations within global football regulations.

Pacific were one of the seven founding clubs of the CPL, winning the league in 2021 and becoming one of just three CPL teams to play in a Concacaf competition.

While the Tridents hit the peak in 2021, both performances and attendance have since declined.

In 2023 and 2024, they failed to finish in the top three, instead playing in the preliminary round of the playoffs, where they were eliminated last season.

This year, they’ll need a miracle to qualify, which would mark their first time missing the playoffs since the inaugural season, when only two teams advanced to the final.

“The Island deserves a team that not only competes at the highest level but also inspires the next generation and this transition is about securing that future,” said Simpson in the statement. “Our supporters are the heartbeat of Pacific and this process is about making sure the club remains competitive, community driven and built for long term success.”

Knightsbridge Capital, led by Dean Shillington—one of the SixFive Sports and Entertainment owners—will oversee the sale.

The club stated that day-to-day operations will continue as normal, with no impact on team activities, matches, staffing, or community engagement during the transition.

The intention is for Pacific to remain on Vancouver Island.