Toronto (BMO Field / "Toronto Stadium")

Toronto hosts six matches: five group‑stage games and one Round of 32 knockout on July 2, 2026—and it will stage Canada's historic opening match on Friday, June 12, 2026, the first men's World Cup game on Canadian soil.

Official match dates & FIFA match numbers (Toronto Stadium):

• Fri, June 12 — Match 3 (Canada opener)
• Wed, June 17 — Match 21
• Sat, June 20 — Match 33
• Tue, June 23 — Match 46
• Fri, June 26 — Match 62
• Thu, July 2 — Match 84 (Round of 32)

Venue: BMO Field (FIFA tournament name: Toronto Stadium), in Exhibition Place. The venue is being expanded with temporary seating to meet FIFA capacity (~45,000+), and upgrades (board, suites, tech) are underway specifically for 2026.

Clear‑bag policy (avoid security slow‑downs):

Allowed: clear plastic/vinyl/PVC ≤ 12″×6″×12″; 1‑gallon clear zip bag; small clutch ≤ 6.5″×4.5″.

Bag check: limited external bag check at Gate 3 (~$10 CAD).

1) TTC → Exhibition Loop (recommended)

Streetcars 509/511 run from Union Station and the west end to Exhibition Loop, a short walk to BMO Field. This is the simplest ride for most downtown hotels and Fan Festival goers.

2) Union Station special service / shuttles

On large event days, Toronto often layers special service from Union; watch the City/venue advisories as we get closer.

3) Driving & parking (only if you must)

Exhibition Place lots fill quickly; pre‑purchase when offered and arrive early to manage traffic controls.

Pearson (YYZ) → Union Station: UP Express rail in ~25 minutes, every 15 minutes most of the day.

Billy Bishop (YTZ): short ferry/tunnel to downtown; then TTC 509/511 to Exhibition Place.

Toronto's official FIFA Fan Festival™ will be at Fort York National Historic Site + The Bentway—a walkable outdoor campus with giant screens, culture, music, food—running June 11–July 19, 2026 (operating hours to be released closer to the tournament).

Base in Downtown/King West for nightlife + straight shots on 509/511 to Exhibition.

Matchdays: board streetcar ~90–120 minutes pre‑kick; post‑match, walk to Liberty Village or Ossington for late bites, or head to Fort York/The Bentway for celebrations.

Off‑days: CN Tower/Harbourfront → Fan Festival watch party; evening on Queen St. West.

Stay near Union Station for an easy UP Express from the airport and direct TTC streetcars to the venue.

Pack clear totes and keep one clutch per adult; use Gate 3 bag check as a last resort.

Fan Festival has open green space between Fort York & The Bentway—handy for breaks with kids.

Tickets & hospitality

FIFA's match schedule assigns Toronto six dates (including Canada's opener). Tickets follow FIFA's phased sales via FIFA.com/tickets; hospitality options and venue series are managed centrally by FIFA.

Match‑day transport recap

• Best bet: TTC 509/511 to Exhibition Loop.
• Airport rail: UP Express ~25 min to Union → connect to 509/511.

The final 10 words on bags

Clear 12×6×12; clutch 6.5×4.5; Gate‑3 bag check; arrive early.

A) Singles — "Streetcar to the Linc, nightlife after" (4 days)

• Day 1: YYZ → UP Express → Union → Queen West bars.
• Day 2 (Group match): 509/511 to Exhibition; post‑match Liberty Village.
• Day 3: Fan Festival at Fort York/The Bentway; sunset at Harbourfront.
• Day 4: Brunch on King St. → UP Express to YYZ.

B) Families — "No car, no stress" (4 days)

• Day 1: Union‑area hotel; scout streetcar stop and Fan Fest walk route.
• Day 2 (Match): Go no‑bag if possible; streetcar 90–120 min pre‑kick.
• Day 3: Toronto Islands or Science Centre → Fan Festival early evening.
• Day 4: UP Express back to Pearson; 25 minutes platform‑to‑platform.

June 12 (M3) · June 17 (M21) · June 20 (M33) · June 23 (M46) · June 26 (M62) · July 2 (M84, Round of 32).