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Toronto World Cup 2026 Tickets
Six matches at BMO Field including Canada's home opener.
Toronto hosts six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at BMO Field, including Canada's home opener — the first World Cup match ever played in Canada. Capacity is expanded to 45,500 for the tournament with new temporary stands, and the stadium is reachable on foot from the CN Tower and Union Station.
Toronto — TL;DR for World Cup 2026
- Stadium
- BMO Field (Toronto, ON)
- Capacity
- 45,500 (expanded for FIFA)
- Matches hosted
- 6 (group + R32)
- Headline match
- Canada’s home opener
- Tickets from
- USD 260 (group) · 950+ (R32)
- Nearest airport
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ) — 30 min
Why Toronto matters at World Cup 2026
- First World Cup match ever played in Canada.
- 15-min walk from CN Tower, Rogers Centre and the Toronto waterfront.
- TTC streetcar 511 stops directly outside the gates.
Best for
Knockout-round travellers
Toronto hosts knockout matches (Round of 32). Build the trip around your team’s probable bracket path.
Best for
Group-stage neutrals
Toronto group-stage tickets are the most affordable inventory in the tournament — often 30–50% cheaper than knockouts. Pair two matches in one trip to amortise flights.
Best for
Local & regional fans
Toronto sits inside the largest fan-supply zone in Canada — minimal travel, easy hotel inventory, and the strongest day-of atmosphere on the resale market.
World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto
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BMO Field — venue guide
Capacity
45,736
Year built
2007
Roof
Open
Surface
Natural grass
Nearest airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — 30 min by car
Public transit
Take TTC streetcar 509 or 511 from Union Station directly to Exhibition Place. The stadium is a 3-minute walk from Exhibition Loop.
Parking
Exhibition Place parking lots (Lots 1-3) available. Pre-purchase at exhibitionplace.org. Public transit strongly recommended.
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft drop-off on Manitoba Drive or Princes' Boulevard. Post-match pickup on Strachan Avenue.
Neighborhood
The lakefront and Harbourfront Centre are steps away. King West and Liberty Village neighborhoods offer great pre- and post-match dining. CN Tower observation deck is a 15-min walk.
Weather tip
Pleasant June weather (18-26°C). Occasional rain — bring a light layer. Evenings can be cool by the lake.
Local time
EDT (UTC-4)
Plan your trip to Toronto
Stadium & rounds in Toronto
Host stadium
BMO Field
Venue guide, capacity, getting there & tickets →
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