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Here’s a Look at some of BMO Field’s Multi-Million-Dollar Renovations to Host the FIFA World Cup
The $146 million upgrade expands BMO Field capacity to 45,000 with new video boards and hospitality areas to host six matches including Canada’s first men’s FIFA World Cup game.
- Toronto's BMO Field will host six matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting with Canada's first game on June 12, 2026.
- This comes after FIFA designated Toronto to host five matches during the initial group phase and one in the round of 32 in June 2022, leading to significant renovations at the stadium.
- Phase one of renovations, including new video boards, lounges, and a permanent kitchen, has completed, while phase two with 17,000 temporary seats begins in December 2025.
- Executive director Sharon Bollenbach called the upgrades "a huge upgrade" and highlighted legacy elements enhancing fan experience beyond the World Cup.
- FIFA will take over the stadium on May 12, 2026, with ongoing work and a finalized mobility plan to manage limited parking and encourage alternative transit.
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Toronto's BMO Field gets $146-million facelift ahead of FIFA World Cup
Phase 1 of the upgrades to BMO Field for the 2026 World Cup is now complete, with the second phase to start in December. The next stage will include increasing seating capacity to 45,000 with 17,000 temporary seats in the north and south end.
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Read Full ArticleBMO Field midway though $146M facelift ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — The new video boards are up and running at each corner of BMO Field, as is the stadium’s expanded video production control room. A new premium lounge awaits FIFA and its guests at the 2026 World Cup. Phase 2 of the $146-million upgrades to the 18-year-old lakefront stadium will start in mid-November, with 17,000 temporary seats to be added (10,000 in the north grandstand, 7,000 in the south grandstand) bringing stadium capacity to 45,0…
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