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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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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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