BMO Field

BMO Field is a sports stadium located in Toronto, Canada, that opened in 2007. Originally, it was built specifically to be a football stadium for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer (MLS), but it has since been renovated to make it usable as an American Football stadium for the Toronto Argonauts.

The stadium is nice and compact and isn’t an all-singing, all-dancing arena like many of the other new builds that have gone up in the USA and Canada since the turn of the century.

The relatively small nature of the stadium makes it fan-friendly – all seats in the stadium are close to the pitch, and there are no restricted views. Additionally, the acoustics inside the place are excellent, which helps boost the atmosphere.

Away fans are generally very complimentary about the stadium. These supporters are put in section 2018 in the upper tier of the east stand, which is at one end of BMO Field.

The stadium is easy to get to, and the facilities in and around it are more than adequate.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring thousands of visitors to Toronto’s BMO Field, which is set to host six group-stage matches throughout the tournament. These games are as follows:

• Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Friday, 12 June – Group B
• Ghana vs Panama: Wednesday, 17 June – Group L
• Germany vs Ivory Coast: Saturday, 20 June – Group E
• Panama vs Croatia: Tuesday, 23 June – Group L
• Senegal vs Iraq: Friday, 26 June – Group I
• Croatia vs Portugal (Round of 32): Thursday, 2 July

BMO Field’s $146m upgrades for 2026 World Cup

In preparation for the World Cup, BMO Field underwent significant enhancement and redevelopment, funded by $123m of investment from the city of Toronto, as well as $23m from MLSE.

The largest-scale work on the stadium was the addition of 17,756 temporary seats — approximately 10,000 in the north grandstand and 7,000 in the south grandstand — bringing total capacity to 45,736.

Alongside the expanded capacity, the dressing rooms and broadcast infrastructure at the ground have been revamped, while upgrades to the Wi-Fi service, new LED screens and lights, and a number of new food and drink outlets will bolster the fan experience on matchdays.

New dugouts were also built, and the pitch itself was given attention to bring it up to FIFA’s required standards.

The stadium isn’t the most glamorous in the USA, but there have still been plenty of celebrity sightings here, particularly when Lionel Messi is in town with his Inter Miami teammates. Some of the most famous people to be spotted at BMO Field include:

• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Gerard Butler
• Owen Wilson
• Selena Gomez
• Prince Harry

The following are some of the popular Toronto F.C. that fans of the club often sing in both home and away matches.

• We Love You chant
• Oh, When the Reds
• Hey TFC
• When I was A Boy
• Oh Toronto

Fans without match tickets need not miss out. Toronto’s official FIFA Fan Festival runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9), a short walk from the stadium and a stone’s throw from the CN Tower.

The festival spans 22 event days and holds up to 20,000 fans per session.
General admission is free, though tickets must be reserved in advance through Ticketmaster.

Premium packages offering private viewing decks, expedited entry, and upgraded viewing areas are available to purchase.

Expect live match broadcasts on giant screens, concerts, food vendors, and cultural programming reflecting Toronto’s “The World in a City” theme. Performers confirmed for the festival include Shawn Desman, Walk Off the Earth, and Murda Beatz.

BMO Field itself features a number of food and drink outlets throughout the ground. Real Sports at the Game can be found at the top of section 106, and King Club at the top of section 107.

At sections 108, 123 and 207 is Panini, with Pizza Pizza available at sections 108, 109, 115, 121, 127 and 209. Fan Favourites, meanwhile, can be found at sections 108, 115, 127 and 204.

Alternatively, visitors can find a number of great spots to grab a drink nearby. Some highly-rated options include:

• LOCAL Public Eatery – 171 E Liberty St, Toronto, Old Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3P6, CA
• Black Sheep – 165 E Liberty St 3rd Floor, Toronto, Old Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3K4, CA
• Bar Poet – 1090 Queen St W, Toronto, Old Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1H7, CA
• Sweaty Betty’s – 13 Ossington Ave, Toronto, Old Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2Y8, CA
• The Done Right Inn – 861 Queen St W, Toronto, Old Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1G3, CA

Hotels near Toronto FC Stadium

The majority of Toronto’s hotels can be found downtown, but there are a handful of venues that can play host to guests who are in town for a Toronto FC match. They include Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection, with prices starting around $232 per night. Also nearby is The Drake Hotel at $177, while slightly further afield is West Queen West Hotel – Toronto, whose prices start at around $64.

• Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection (111 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto M6K 3C3) — Steps from BMO Field and the Fan Festival, making it the most convenient base for match-going fans. Prices start at around $232 per night.
• The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W, Toronto M6J 1J3) — A stylish boutique hotel on Queen Street West with a well-regarded bar and restaurant. Start at around $177 per night.
• West Queen West Hotel (1521 Queen St W, Toronto M6R 1A5) — A more affordable option on the same strip, with prices from around $64 per night.

BMO Field itself features a number of food and drink outlets throughout the ground. Real Sports at the Game can be found at the top of section 106, and King Club at the top of section 107.

At sections 108, 123 and 207 is Panini, with Pizza Pizza available at sections 108, 109, 115, 121, 127 and 209. Fan Favourites can be found at sections 108, 115, 127 and 204.

The stadium operates on a cashless basis, so make sure you have a card or mobile payment method to hand.

You can enjoy a wide range of food and drinks near or inside the Toronto FC Stadium.

Spaghetti and meatballs

Deep fried spaghetti and meatball fries at Toronto FC (@TorontoFC)

🇨🇦 $14 CAD (£8.40) pic.twitter.com/rBwGJDsef3

— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) March 21, 2022

French fries and cheese

Poutine – Chips, cheese and gravy at Toronto FC (@TorontoFC)

💵 14 CAD (£8) pic.twitter.com/K9f0cqGu3X

— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) March 6, 2022

Butter chicken poutine at Toronto FC (@TorontoFC)

💵 $10.50 CAD (£6.70) pic.twitter.com/gAuIvAXeGi

— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) August 12, 2022

Alternatively, visitors can find a number of great spots to grab a drink nearby. Some highly-rated options include:

LOCAL Public Eatery (171 E Liberty St, Toronto) — A lively neighbourhood bar and kitchen in Liberty Village, popular with Toronto FC fans on matchdays and a solid pre-match option given its proximity to the stadium.

Black Sheep (165 E Liberty St, 3rd Floor, Toronto) — A rooftop bar in the heart of Liberty Village with a strong beer selection and a relaxed atmosphere. Worth arriving early as it fills up quickly when big matches are on.

Sweaty Betty’s (13 Ossington Ave, Toronto) — One of the most well-known dive bars in the city, popular with locals and a short ride from the stadium. Good value drinks and a no-frills atmosphere that suits travelling supporters well.

The Done Right Inn (861 Queen St W, Toronto) — A classic Toronto pub on Queen Street West with a loyal local following, a solid range of draught beers, and plenty of screens showing sport.

Bar Poet (1090 Queen St W, Toronto) — A slightly more relaxed option on Queen West, good for groups looking for food and drink without the full sports bar atmosphere.

Public transport

Two public transport options are ideal for getting to BMO Field: the GO Train and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).

GO Train

BMO Field has a GO station located just outside the grounds. The station name is Exhibition and is one stop west of Union Station on the Lakeshore East-West lines.

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

From Union Station on the Yonge-University subway line: From Union Station, board the 509 Harbourfront Streetcar towards Fleet Loop. Transfer to 509/511 Replacement Bus towards Lake Shore and Bathurst. Depart and head south on Bastion St, turn left at Fleet ST. Depart and head South on Nova Scotia Ave.

From Bathurst Station on the Bloor subway line: From Bathurst Station, board the #511 Streetcar towards Fleet Loop. Transfer to 509/511 Replacement Bus towards Lake Shore and Bathurst. Depart and head South on Bastion St, turn left at Fleet St. Depart and head South on Nova Scotia Ave.

From Dufferin Station on the Bloor subway line: From Dufferin Station, board the #29 bus south to Exhibition. Service will increase & operate between Dufferin Station and Exhibition every few minutes. Service at the Exhibition will terminate at all times at Dufferin Gate Loop.

By car

• From the airport: Take 427 south and merge onto Gardiner Expressway E via the exit on the left. Take the Lake Shore Blvd W. exit. Turn left onto Ontario Drive.
• From the East: Take 401 west to DVP south – exit at Gardiner and go west, exit Lake Shore Blvd/Spadina Ave – take Lake Shore Blvd west. Turn right onto Ontario Drive.
• From the West: Take Gardiner Expressway E toward Toronto. Take the Lake Shore Blvd W. exit. Turn left onto Ontario Drive.
• From the North: Take 400 South to HWY-401. Take HWY-401 W exit to HWY-427 S exit toward Q.E.W. Merge onto Gardiner Expy E via the exit on the left. Take the Lake Shore Blvd W. exit. Turn left onto Ontario Drive.

Tickets at BMO Field can be a little pricey, depending on where you sit or the match you attend.

For general admission, fans can pay as low as $3 for regular Toronto FC matches. Premium seats near the pitch can cost as much as $900.

It is worth mentioning that BMO Field is one of the host stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

For the 2026 World Cup, all tickets were purchased exclusively through FIFA’s official ticketing platform at FIFA.com/tickets.

No tickets are available at the stadium on matchdays. World Cup tickets at BMO Field was among the most in-demand in the tournament given Canada’s presence in Group B, and availability is limited.

Located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, BMO Field is Canada’s first-ever football-specific stadium and is home to the country’s first MLS club, Toronto FC. It also plays host to the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, as well as staging music concerts. It cost $62.9m to build, and was funded by a public partnership between Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. and three levels of government. The naming rights are owned by the Bank of Montreal, commonly branded as BMO.

Since opening in 2007, BMO Field has hosted several major events, the first of which was the 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup. It has also become the home venue for Canada’s national rugby team, as well as hosting various lacrosse and hockey matches.