The 2021 Vanier Cup, the 56th edition of the Canadian university footballchampionship, was played on December 4, 2021, at Telus Stadium in Quebec City, Quebec.[1][3][4] The OUA champion Western Mustangs defeated the Canada West champion Saskatchewan Huskies by a score of 27–21.[5][6] The Mustangs made their U Sports–leading 15th Vanier Cup appearance and won their eighth championship. The Huskies made their tenth appearance in the title game, and first since 2006, but lost a record-tying seventh Vanier Cup game (Western had solely held the record with seven losses).[5]