If you are planning to visit BMO Field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've got you covered!
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, with a total of 48 teams participating in the month-long tournament.
Toronto’s BMO Field is one of the 12 selected venues and will host six matches, including both group stage and knockout games, as well as the opening match for the home side, Canada.
BMO Field has long served as the home of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League. The year 2026 marks a new chapter in the stadium’s history. Although the venue currently seats close to 30,000 spectators, MLSE is committed to upgrades and temporary seating to accommodate World Cup matches.
If you are planning to attend the tournament, this guide brings you all the essential information you need before making your trip to BMO Field.
Getty Images SportBMO Field overviewCapacity28,180Year opened2010Tenant(s)Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto FC (MLS)Address170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, CanadaAdvertisementGetty Images SportHistory of BMO Field
BMO Field opened in 2007, built on the site of the Old Exhibition Stadium as an improvement for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup and to serve as the home ground of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. In 2016, the Toronto Argonauts moved to the stadium after it was configured to host both soccer and Canadian football matches.
The venue initially had a capacity of just over 20,000 but has undergone several renovations throughout its short history. It now seats around 30,000, with ongoing upgrades aimed at expanding capacity to 45,000 for the 2026 World Cup.
In addition to hosting Toronto FC home games, BMO Field has staged MLS Cup finals in 2010, 2016 and 2017.
In 2026, the stadium will host five group stage matches, including Canada’s opening game, as well as a Round of 16 clash.
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How to get to BMO Field by public transport
The most recommended public transit option to reach BMO Field is GO Transit.Exhibition GO Station, located next to Exhibition Place, is only a short 2–5 minute walk from the stadium and connects directly to Union Station on the Lakeshore GO line.
Apart from GO Transit, TTC streetcars and buses also serve stations close to the stadium. The 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcar routes both stop within walking distance of BMO Field.
How to get to BMO Field by car
Fans traveling to the stadium by car often use the Gardiner Expressway or Lake Shore Boulevard and then follow signs to BMO Field. Parking is available around the stadium, but expect heavy congestion and higher-than-usual traffic on event days.
