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Toronto Stadium Upgrades Revealed Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

  • On Tuesday, officials confirmed that all major upgrades to Toronto Stadium, formerly known as BMO Field, are complete ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, increasing total capacity to 45,000.
  • Funding for the $157.9 million project came from Toronto city council and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment , allowing the venue to meet FIFA requirements by adding 17,000 temporary seats.
  • Enhancements feature a FIFA-regulation pitch composed of 95 percent natural grass and four corner LED boards, while Chief Operating Officer Nick Eaves assured, "The stands will be perfectly safe."
  • Beginning June 12, the city will host six matches, with officials planning a test run of the new infrastructure on May 9 during a sold-out match between Inter Miami and Toronto FC.
  • While temporary seating will be removed after the tournament, permanent infrastructure improvements including broadcast systems and hospitality spaces will remain to benefit Toronto residents and future events.
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Toronto unveils upgraded World Cup venue after fan scorn

Toronto unveiled its upgraded World Cup stadium on Tuesday, insisting that temporary seating installed to meet FIFA capacity requirements would be safe for fans.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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