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Toronto

Canada

45,500

Stadium Capacity

YYZ

Main Airport

77°F

June Avg High

Match Types Hosted

BMO Field

Capacity

45,500

Surface

Grass

Opened

2007

Also Home To

MToronto FC

Address: 170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Match Types Hosted

Group StageRound of 32Round of 16

Getting There

Main Airport

YYZ

Toronto Pearson International Airport

20 miles (30-60 min) to stadium

Public Transit

MetroLight RailRideshare

Transit Tips

Streetcar runs to Exhibition Place (stadium). TTC subway covers city well. One of best transit systems in North America.

Weather & What to Pack

77°F

June High

59°F

June Low

81°F

July High

64°F

July Low

Warm, pleasant summers. Occasional humidity. Perfect weather for outdoor matches.

Where to Stay

Liberty Village

$$$

Near stadium, trendy area

Downtown

$$$$

CN Tower area, central

Queen West

$$$

Arts and nightlife

Kensington Market

Bohemian, multicultural

Local Soccer Culture

MLS Team

Toronto FC

Supporter Groups

U-SectorRed Patch BoysInebriatti

Insider Tips

1
Toronto is the most multicultural city on Earth. Over 50% of residents were born outside Canada. The food scene reflects this.
2
BMO Field is right downtown on the waterfront at Exhibition Place. Walkable from hotels. This is rare for North American stadiums.
3
TFC fans are no joke. The supporter groups (Inebriatti, Red Patch Boys, U-Sector) create genuine atmosphere.
4
Niagara Falls is 90 minutes away. Worth a day trip, but go to the Canadian side - the views are better.
5
The Presto card works on subway, streetcar, and bus. Get one at the airport.
6
Tim Hortons is the Canadian coffee chain. Try a double-double (two cream, two sugar) to fit in.

Bars & Restaurants

Scallywags

Sports Bar • Liberty Village

TFC supporters bar, walking distance to stadium

Insider Tip: Pre-game headquarters on match days. Get there early - it fills up fast.

The Dock Ellis

Pub • Queen West

No TVs, great beer, neighborhood vibe

Insider Tip: Not a sports bar, but a perfect post-match spot for craft beer and chill vibes.

Betty's

Pub • King West

Dive bar with character, open late

Insider Tip: Cash only. Pitchers are cheap. Perfect 2am destination.

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

Restaurant • Duncan St

Best Thai in the city, always packed

Insider Tip: No reservations. Line starts before they open. Go at 4pm to beat the dinner rush.

St. Lawrence Market

Restaurant • Old Town

Peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery

Insider Tip: The peameal bacon sandwich is Toronto's signature food. Saturday mornings have a farmers' market too.

Porchetta & Co

Restaurant • Dundas West

Legendary porchetta sandwiches

Insider Tip: Small menu, perfect execution. Get the sandwich with crackling. Trust.

King West bars

Pub • King West

$$$

Nightlife strip with dozens of bars and clubs

Insider Tip: The main nightlife strip. Dress code at some spots. Gets packed on weekends.

Pre-Game Spots

Liberty Village

0.3 miles

Trendy neighborhood adjacent to stadium with breweries, patios, and restaurants. Perfect pre-match.

Exhibition Place

Adjacent

The grounds around BMO Field come alive on match days with food trucks and fan gathering.

Harbourfront

0.5 miles

Waterfront walkway with views, patios, and people watching. Walk along the lake to the game.

Must-Try Local Food

Peameal Bacon Sandwich

Toronto's signature food - wet-cured pork loin rolled in cornmeal, served on a Kaiser roll.

Where to get it: Carousel Bakery at St. Lawrence Market (the original), Rashers

Hakka Chinese

Indo-Chinese fusion unique to Toronto. Chili chicken, Manchurian, noodles.

Where to get it: Federick Restaurant (the original), King's Chinese

Jamaican Patties

Flaky pastry filled with spiced beef or chicken. Toronto convenience food.

Where to get it: Patty King, Randy's Take-Out, Allan's

Poutine

Fries, cheese curds, gravy. Canadian classic.

Where to get it: Smoke's Poutinerie (chain but good), Poutini's, any late-night spot

Shawarma

Massive Middle Eastern community = incredible shawarma.

Where to get it: Paramount Fine Foods, Ghadir, any spot with a line

Fan FAQs

How multicultural is Toronto really?

Over 50% of residents were born outside Canada. 200+ ethnic groups. You can find authentic food from basically any country. Little Italy, Greektown, Chinatown, Little India, Koreatown - they're all real neighborhoods.

Is the stadium downtown?

Yes! BMO Field is at Exhibition Place, right on the waterfront. You can walk from many downtown hotels. Streetcar runs directly there.

Should I go to Niagara Falls?

If you have a day, yes. It's 90 minutes by car, 2+ hours by bus. Stay on the Canadian side - way better views than the US side. The touristy stuff is cheesy but the falls themselves are incredible.

Do I need to tip in Canada?

Yes. Same as the US - 15-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars. Tax (13% HST) is added to the bill, not included in prices.

What's the weather like?

June/July are gorgeous. 75-85°F, occasional humidity, sometimes afternoon thunderstorms. Much more pleasant than winter (don't ask about winter).

Budget Tips

The Presto card ($6) saves you money vs. single fares. Works on subway, streetcar, bus.
UP Express from airport to downtown is $12.35 - faster than Uber during rush hour.
Tim Hortons coffee is $2. Don't pay $7 at Starbucks.
Kensington Market has cheap eats and vintage shopping. Avoid downtown tourist prices.
St. Lawrence Market on Saturdays has a farmers' market with free samples.
Free things: Walk the waterfront, explore neighborhoods, attend street festivals (check listings)

Hidden Gems

Graffiti Alley - official street art corridor off Queen West. Instagram heaven.
Toronto Islands - ferry ride ($9) to car-free islands with beaches and city skyline views.
Distillery District - cobblestone streets with galleries, cafes, and the Mill Street Brewpub.
Kensington Market - bohemian neighborhood with vintage shops, cheap eats, and weird vibes.
High Park - massive urban park with a free zoo, cherry blossoms (in spring), and trails.
The Bata Shoe Museum - sounds weird, is fascinating. Shoes throughout human history.

Local Lingo

“Double-double”

Tim Hortons coffee with two cream, two sugar. Order this to sound local.

“TTC”

Toronto Transit Commission - the subway/streetcar/bus system.

“The 6ix”

Toronto. Popularized by Drake. Refers to the six boroughs.

“Loonie/Toonie”

Canadian $1 and $2 coins. Yes, those are the real names.

“Tims”

Tim Hortons coffee shop. Essential vocabulary.

Local Voices

Insider tips from the fans who know Toronto best

The Inebriatti

@inebriatti

Instagram18K followers

Toronto FC Supporters Group

“Liberty Village before the match is the move. Hit up Brazen Head or Liberty Commons, then march to BMO Field with us. The atmosphere in the south end is the best in Canada - we guarantee it.”

OG SupporterMatch Day Vibes

Dwayne De Rosario

@dikiedo11

Instagram45K followers

Canadian Soccer Legend

“Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - every nation will have a community here. Find your people. Little Italy for the Italians, Greektown for the Greeks, Koreatown for Korea. Every group has their spot.”

ProfessionalOG Supporter

Toronto Soccer Mom

@torontosoccermom

TikTok28K followers

TFC Family Content Creator

“BMO Field is incredibly family-friendly. Take the streetcar down to Exhibition Place, grab food at the market, and enjoy the waterfront. Kids under 2 are free, and there's tons of activities for families.”

Women in SoccerFamilyLatino/a

Red Patch Boys

@redpatchboys

Twitter12K followers

TFC Supporter Group

“The supporters' section at BMO is standing only. Buy seats in Section 114 or the south end for the full experience. If you want to sit, buy elsewhere. And learn the songs before you come - we sing for 90 minutes.”

OG SupporterMatch Day Vibes