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BMO Field is one of two Canadian venues selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will stage six matches, including the opening game featuring co-host nation Canada.

It is among the 16 venues chosen across the three host countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—and is the smallest stadium in the tournament. During the World Cup, it will be referred to as ‘Toronto Stadium’.

Here’s everything you need to know about BMO Field—from its seating capacity and history to its role in the 2026 tournament.

Fans can reach BMO Field conveniently via Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services. From Union Station, take the Yonge–University subway line (509 Streetcar) or the Bloor subway line (511 Streetcar) to Fleet Loop, followed by a short bus ride to Lake Shore or Bathurst.

GO Train services also connect Union Station to BMO Field, and the stadium is roughly a 25-minute walk from the station.

Located in Toronto, Ontario, BMO Field is the only soccer-specific stadium in either the United States or Canada to be awarded host status for the 2026 World Cup. Originally built for Toronto FC—an expansion side that joined Major League Soccer in 2007—it has hosted numerous Canadian national team fixtures and will host six matches in June and July 2026.

Although ‘Toronto Stadium’ will be the smallest of all World Cup venues, it has undergone its second major renovation in the last decade, boosting capacity to 45,000. This expansion allows Canadian supporters to witness their team’s first-ever men’s World Cup game on home soil in Toronto.

BMO Field has previously served as a neutral site for the MLS Cup final once and then twice as Toronto FC’s home venue, following a rule change allowing the higher-seeded finalist to host the championship. Toronto FC lost in 2016 but clinched the MLS title at home in 2017.

The stadium will host a total of six World Cup fixtures—five in the group stage and one in the Round of 32.

BMO Field sits on a historic site previously occupied by four different stadiums, just north-west of Lake Ontario along the shore road in Toronto, Ontario.

At the World Cup, BMO Field’s seating capacity will increase to 45,000, making it the smallest venue among all host cities.

The stadium was constructed specifically for Toronto FC’s entry into Major League Soccer and has remained their home ground since 2007.

Both the Canadian men’s and women’s national football teams have played at BMO Field, including matches during two CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments.

The ownership group behind BMO Field and Toronto FC also owns the Canadian Football League (CFL) team Toronto Argonauts, who also play their home games at the venue.

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BMO Field will host six matches, including one knockout stage encounter.

June 12: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B)

June 17: Ghana vs Panama (Group L)

June 20: Germany vs Ivory Coast (Group E)

June 23: Panama vs Croatia (Group L)

June 26: Senegal vs Iraq (Group I)

July 2: Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L (Round of 32)