BMO Field

BMO Field is located at 170 Princes' Boulevard, Exhibition Place, on the Lake Ontario waterfront. The good news is that it's excellently connected by public transit. The 504 King streetcar or the Exhibition Loop drops fans minutes from the stadium. From downtown Toronto (Union Station), the streetcar ride is 15-20 minutes.

Another option is GO Transit, Ontario's regional train system. Exhibition station is directly next to BMO Field and connects with cities like Mississauga, Hamilton, and Oshawa. From Union Station (Toronto's central hub), the GO Train ride is just 5 minutes.

On the TTC subway, the closest station is Dufferin (Line 2, green), from where you can take the 29 Dufferin streetcar south to Exhibition Place (10 minutes). If you prefer walking, the stadium is a 25-30 minute walk from the CN Tower along the lakefront path. Driving is not recommended: parking is limited and expensive ($30-50 CAD), and post-event traffic on Lake Shore Boulevard is heavy. From Pearson Airport (YYZ), the UP Express reaches Union Station in 25 minutes, and from there you can take GO or streetcar to the stadium.

BMO Field is being expanded for the 2026 World Cup, increasing its capacity from approximately 30,000 to at least 45,000 seats. The exact post-expansion configuration will be available closer to the event. Currently, the stadium has main stand (west), east stand, and north and south end sections.

What makes BMO Field unique is its intimacy: even with the expansion, it will be the smallest stadium at the 2026 World Cup. This means no seat will be truly far from the pitch. Lower-level sideline sections will offer the best views, as at any stadium, but the advantage here is that even upper sections will have a close perspective.

Toronto FC's animation section (the South End Supporters Section) is where supporter groups like the Red Patch Boys and the Inebriatti create the most intense atmosphere. For the World Cup, these sections will be the loudest. The stadium has partial covered areas, but as a field originally designed for soccer, the main sections offer good unobstructed sightlines.

BMO Field's location in Toronto's Entertainment District means there are abundant lodging options within walking distance or a short transit ride. Hotel X Toronto, located within Exhibition Place, is literally next to the stadium. The Fairmont Royal York, Delta Hotels Toronto, and Intercontinental Toronto Centre are 15-20 minutes by streetcar.

For more budget-friendly options, the Liberty Village and Parkdale neighborhoods (10-15 minutes from the stadium) have hostels and Airbnbs at reasonable prices. The King West area, one of Toronto's liveliest neighborhoods, is 15 minutes from the stadium and has boutique hotels and vibrant nightlife.

Toronto is a multicultural gastronomic paradise. Kensington Market (30 minutes from the stadium) is a bohemian neighborhood with restaurants from around the world. Chinatown, adjacent to Kensington, has excellent Cantonese food and dim sum. St. Clair West is the epicenter of Toronto's Latin community, with Colombian, Mexican, and Salvadoran restaurants. For the classic Canadian dish, try poutine (fries with gravy and cheese curds) at Smoke's Poutinerie. St. Lawrence Market (20 minutes) is the city's best food market.

BMO Field offers accessible seating for people with mobility disabilities in several stadium sections, with wheelchair spaces and companion seating. With the expansion for the 2026 World Cup, accessibility infrastructure is expected to be significantly improved to meet the highest international standards.

Public transit to BMO Field is accessible: Toronto's streetcars have low-floor access, Exhibition GO Train station is accessible, and TTC subway stations have elevators at most Line 2 stops. Accessible restrooms are available in the stadium.

For families with children, BMO Field has a traditionally family-friendly atmosphere thanks to Toronto FC culture. The stadium's more compact size makes navigation with children easier. Toronto's July weather (25-30 degrees, occasionally humid) is generally comfortable. The Exhibition Place lakefront is a pleasant area for walking before or after the match. Canada is a very accessible country overall, and Toronto in particular has high inclusion standards.

The match schedule will be updated when FIFA confirms the assignments for this venue. Stay tuned for official updates.