🇨🇦 World Cup 2026 Venue

BMO Field

Toronto, Ontario · Canada

6 WC Matches45,500 capacityOpened 2007

Capacity

45,500 (expanded for WC)

Opened

2007 (expanded 2025–26)

Location

Exhibition Place, Toronto

To YYZ

20 km

To YTZ

2 km

Home

Canada national team

About BMO Field

BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario is the spiritual home of Canadian football and a deeply meaningful venue for FIFA World Cup 2026. Home of Toronto FC and the Canadian national team, this waterfront stadium on the shores of Lake Ontario is being expanded to 45,500 seats for the tournament. Opened in 2007 as a purpose-built football-specific venue, BMO Field sits within Exhibition Place on the western edge of downtown Toronto, offering spectacular views of Lake Ontario and the city's iconic skyline. For Canadian fans, hosting the World Cup at BMO Field — where the national team has played countless historic matches — carries profound emotional significance. Toronto is one of the world's most multicultural cities, ensuring vibrant, diverse World Cup crowds.

BMO Field is the historic home of Canadian soccer, serving as the primary venue for the Canadian national team. Originally opened with 20,000 seats in 2007, the stadium is being expanded to 45,500 capacity for FIFA World Cup 2026. Situated on the Lakeshore waterfront in Exhibition Place, it enjoys striking views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline.

World Cup 2026 Matches at BMO Field

Match Schedule

6 total matches

Group Stage

Four group stage fixtures at Canada's football home ground

4 matches

Round of 32

Two first-round knockout matches

2 matches
View full fixture schedule →

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Location & Access

CityToronto, Ontario
From City CentreExhibition Place, Toronto ON — 3 km west of downtown (CN Tower)
Nearest AirportToronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — 20 km / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) — 2 km

Getting to BMO Field

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TTC Streetcar (509/511)

Toronto Transit Commission streetcar routes 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst run directly to Exhibition Place / BMO Field from Union Station. The journey from Union takes about 10–15 minutes. This is the easiest and most popular option.

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UP Express + Walk

Union Pearson Express (UP Express) from Toronto Pearson Airport to Union Station takes 25 minutes. From Union, transfer to the 509 or 511 streetcar to BMO Field. Total journey from YYZ: approximately 40 minutes.

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GO Train

GO Transit trains run from across the Greater Toronto Area to Union Station. From there, transfer to TTC streetcar to BMO Field. Fans from Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga and Durham Region can ride GO Transit directly.

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Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ)

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is just 2 km across the water from BMO Field — the closest airport to any World Cup 2026 venue. A short taxi or rideshare connects the island airport to the stadium in minutes. Domestic and US connections available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is BMO Field significant for Canadian football?▾
BMO Field is the home of the Canadian national football (soccer) team and has hosted Canada's most important qualification matches. For Canadian fans, watching the World Cup here — where the national team qualified for the first time since 1986 in 2022 — is deeply meaningful.
Is BMO Field being expanded for the World Cup?▾
Yes. BMO Field is undergoing significant expansion from its original capacity to approximately 45,500 seats specifically to meet FIFA World Cup 2026 requirements. The expansion adds new stands and upgraded facilities throughout the venue.
What World Cup 2026 matches are at BMO Field?▾
BMO Field hosts four group stage matches and two Round of 32 games during FIFA World Cup 2026.
How do I get to BMO Field from downtown Toronto?▾
Take the TTC streetcar route 509 (Harbourfront) or 511 (Bathurst) from Union Station to Exhibition Place / BMO Field. The journey takes 10–15 minutes and is very straightforward. Trains are frequent.
What is the closest airport to BMO Field?▾
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is literally across the water — just 2 km away — making it the closest airport to any World Cup 2026 venue. It serves domestic and some US routes. Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is 20 km away with full international connections.
Is BMO Field a covered stadium?▾
BMO Field is open-air with a partial canopy covering the main and east stands. Toronto in June–July is warm and generally pleasant (20–26°C), though afternoon thunderstorms are possible. Bring layers for evening games as temperatures drop near the lake.
Where exactly is BMO Field in Toronto?▾
BMO Field is at 170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 — within Exhibition Place on the Lakeshore, approximately 3 km west of the CN Tower and downtown core. The waterfront setting offers great views of Lake Ontario.

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