6 matches · BMO Field (Toronto Stadium for FIFA branding)
World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
Every confirmed answer for Toronto's 6-match World Cup: dates, ticket prices in Canadian dollars, kickoff windows, transit, and how to volunteer. Updated as FIFA confirms.
First match in Toronto
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Venue
BMO Field (Toronto Stadium for FIFA branding)
Capacity ≈45,500 (expanded from 30,000 with temporary stands)
Tournament window
Fri 12 Jun 2026 → Tue 30 Jun 2026
5 group · 1 knockout
Airport
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) — 25 km, 45–75 min by UP Express + TTC. Billy Bishop (YTZ) is closer (10 min ferry + 5 min walk to streetcar).
Transit
TTC 509 / 511 streetcars to Exhibition Loop; GO Train to Exhibition GO. Allow 90 min from downtown on match day.
All 6 Toronto matches
- Fri 12 Jun 2026Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B opener)Group stage
- Sat 13 Jun 2026Group stage matchGroup stage
- Tue 16 Jun 2026Group stage matchGroup stage
- Sat 20 Jun 2026Group stage matchGroup stage
- Tue 23 Jun 2026Group stage matchGroup stage
- Tue 30 Jun 2026Round of 32 knockoutRound of 32
Tickets
Buy through FIFA.com/tickets only. Sale phases: random-selection draw, first-come-first-served, and last-minute. Group-stage seats start CA$80; Toronto knockout seats reach CA$650–900+. Resale must go through FIFA's official Ticket Resale Platform.
Volunteer
Apply at fifa.com/volunteers. Toronto's host-city committee recruits across spectator services, transport, language, and venue operations. Minimum age 18.
Fan Festival
Confirmed FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York and a secondary site on the Toronto waterfront. Free entry, capacity-limited.
Stadium changes
BMO Field is being temporarily widened and lengthened to meet FIFA's 105m × 68m pitch standard. Natural grass overlay replaces the existing artificial turf for the tournament.
Toronto World Cup 2026 — questions answered
- Is Toronto hosting the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Toronto is one of two Canadian host cities (with Vancouver) and will stage 6 matches at BMO Field — 5 group-stage games and 1 Round of 32 knockout — between 12 June and 30 June 2026.
- When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto?
- Toronto's matches run from Friday 12 June 2026 through Tuesday 30 June 2026. Canada's group-stage opener at BMO Field on 12 June kicks off the city's tournament.
- How many games in Toronto for World Cup 2026?
- Six matches: 5 group-stage games (including Canada's opener) and 1 Round of 32 knockout fixture. Toronto does not host quarter-finals, semis, or the Final — those are played in the United States.
- What teams are playing in Toronto for World Cup 2026?
- Canada opens Group B vs Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field on Friday 12 June 2026. BMO Field also hosts Germany vs Ivory Coast (Sat 20 Jun, Group E), Senegal vs Iraq (Fri 26 Jun, Group I), and Round of 32 + Round of 16 knockout fixtures confirmed by FIFA after the Final Draw.
- How much are World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto?
- FIFA's published price tiers for Canadian host cities range from CA$80 for Cat-4 group-stage seats up to CA$650+ for Cat-1 Canada-opener tickets. Round of 32 seats start near CA$140. Resale and hospitality packages run materially higher.
- How to get World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto?
- Buy through FIFA.com/tickets only. Three sale phases ran Sep 2025–Apr 2026: random-selection draw, first-come-first-served, and last-minute. Toronto-specific Venue Series tickets bundle all 6 BMO Field matches. Avoid third-party resellers that don't go through FIFA's official platform.
- How many World Cup games at BMO Field?
- Six. BMO Field — branded as 'Toronto Stadium' for the tournament — hosts 5 group-stage matches and 1 Round of 32 knockout match. That is the maximum number of matches a non-knockout-final venue is allotted.
- Will BMO Field be upgraded for the World Cup?
- Yes. Renovations include expanding capacity to roughly 45,500 with temporary east and south stands, widening the pitch to FIFA's 105m × 68m standard, replacing the artificial turf with a natural grass overlay, and upgrading media/broadcast facilities. Work runs through spring 2026.
- What will BMO Field look like for the World Cup?
- An open-bowl 45,500-seat stadium with new temporary upper tiers across the east and south ends, a regulation-size natural grass pitch, and FIFA branding throughout. The 'Toronto Stadium' branding replaces 'BMO Field' for the duration of the tournament per FIFA sponsorship rules.
- How to volunteer for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto?
- Apply through FIFA's official volunteer portal at fifa.com/volunteers. Toronto needs ~6,000 volunteers across roles like spectator services, transport, language services, and venue operations. Applications opened in 2024 and selections continue through early 2026. Minimum age: 18.
- When is World Cup 2026 in Toronto kickoff time?
- Group-stage Toronto matches are scheduled in two windows: 15:00 ET and 20:00 ET (Eastern Time). The Canada opener on 12 June 2026 is in the prime 20:00 ET window. Knockout times are confirmed once group results are known.
- How to get to BMO Field on a World Cup match day?
- TTC 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars run directly to Exhibition Loop. GO Train to Exhibition GO Station is fastest from the suburbs. Driving and parking on-site will be heavily restricted — walk from Liberty Village (15 min) or take transit. Allow 90 minutes from downtown.