Toronto Stadium unveiled: Here's a look inside the city's FIFA World Cup 2026 venue
Toronto Stadium, one of two Canadian venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026, has officially been unveiled. Reporters were invited Tuesday for a behind-the-scenes look at all the major upgrades that have been completed at the pitch ahead of this year's tournament. Click through this gallery for a sneak peek:
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TORONTO STADIUM BMO Field has undergone a $157.9 million renovation ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The venue will be temporarily renamed Toronto Stadium during the tournament, where it will host six matches.
TORONTO STADIUM Stadium capacity was expanded from approximately 28,000 to approximately 45,000 seats through temporary seating. Officials say the structure's siding will be covered closer to the tournament.
TORONTO STADIUM Despite some skepticism online, officials say the seats are "100 per cent" safe and will be ready to host a sold out crowd when Inter Miami and Lionel Messi play Toronto FC on May 9.
TORONTO STADIUM This is the sightline from the far back corner of Toronto Stadium's temporary seats. (City of Toronto)
TORONTO STADIUM A view from one of the back rows at Toronto Stadium's temporary seats is seen here. (City of Toronto)
TORONTO STADIUM Officials say the seats will be removed after the competition.
TORONTO STADIUM New large-format LED videoboards were installed on the stadium’s corner columns. The videoboards are permanent, and will remain in place after the World Cup.
TORONTO STADIUM A new, fully resurfaced FIFA-standard pitch with a hybrid stitching system that reinforces the field was installed for the games. Officials say the upgraded playing surface creates improved stability, wear tolerance, and recovery for the players.
TORONTO STADIUM The name of the FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer ball is "Trionda," which it says can be translated from Spanish as “three waves.” "The ball’s vibrant design features a red, green and blue colour scheme that pays homage to the three host countries, while a brand-new four-panel construction with fluid geometry replicates the waves referenced in the ball’s name," FIFA says.
TORONTO STADIUM A view of the stands from centre field at Toronto Stadium.
TORONTO STADIUM Team Canada's jerseys are seen inside one of two locker rooms at Toronto Stadium. Chris Shewfelt, VP of Business Operations at MLSE, said Toronto FC's existing locker rooms were expanded for the World Cup.
TORONTO STADIUM Team Canada's home "kit" is seen here, one of two looks the squad will wear during its matches. "The design elevates the maple leaf as the central symbol — split‑toned and centered, pointing north as a gesture of collective ambition and progress," Canada Soccer said in a news release.
TORONTO STADIUM Team Canada's away jersey (left) features a cracked-ice graphic, which Soccer Canada says captures both tension and beauty. "A frozen maple leaf etched like a skate blade reinforces Canada’s winter‑sports heritage. Designed as a future classic, the away kit channels intensity and forward drive through a darker, more disruptive expression."
TORONTO STADIUM One of Toronto Stadium's two dressing rooms sits empty, but will be filled with some of the best soccer players on the planet in less than 80 days.
TORONTO STADIUM A FIFA World Cup 2026 branded soccer ball sits in one of two dressing rooms at Toronto Stadium.
TORONTO STADIUM Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and representatives from the provincial and federal government were all in attendance for Tuesday's event.
TORONTO STADIUM FIFA presented Toronto with a plaque to mark the unveiling of the stadium on Tuesday. The stadium upgrades cost the $132. MLSE contributed $25 million. The province and the federal government also pitched in $97 million and $104 million, respectively, for Toronto's hosting duties.
TORONTO STADIUM As part of the stadium's upgrades, broadcast infrastructure was expanded to meet FIFA standards, including required camera positions, lighting levels and broadcast compound space for international television production.
TORONTO STADIUM A section of Toronto Stadium's revamped broadcast infrastructure is seen in this image.
TORONTO STADIUM Toronto Stadium's lighting control station is seen here.
TORONTO STADIUM Chef Chris Zielinski, MLSE's Culinary Director, says Toronto Stadium is home to a brand new kitchen, which will pump out as many as 130 new menu items over the six games hosted at the venue.
TORONTO STADIUM A VIP area, adjacent to the pitch, is seen here.
TORONTO STADIUM New suites have been added to Toronto Stadium's north end. Seen here as a rendering without the temporary seating above, the suites will remain after the tournament. (City of Toronto)
TORONTO STADIUM One of several new "hospitality" areas at Toronto Stadium is seen here, where guests will be able to grab a bite to eat in between halves.
TORONTO STADIUM This rendering shows what the inside of the centre field lounge will look like once it's completed. (City of Toronto)
TORONTO STADIUM A rendering from inside one of Toronto Stadium's new suites is seen in this image. (City of Toronto)
TORONTO STADIUM Another "hospitality" area at Toronto Stadium is seen here.
TORONTO STADIUM As per FIFA rules, BMO Field will be known as Toronto Stadium throughout the tournament. All existing BMO branding will be covered during the six games Toronto is hosting.
TORONTO STADIUM Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts fans will notice that much of the existing BMO Field infrastructure remains in place, including this view from the corner of the pitch.
TORONTO STADIUM Toronto Stadium's additional seats are seen from the adjacent stands.
TORONTO STADIUM During a tour, a MLSE official said that Toronto Stadium is FIFA World Cup 2026's smallest venue. That means fans in Toronto will be able to get closer to the action than any other host city in the tournament.
TORONTO STADIUM A view from the field, looking up at the press box, at Toronto Stadium.
TORONTO STADIUM Toronto Stadium's Gate 4 is seen here. This will be one of the first things guests will see as they enter the stadium from this location.
TORONTO STADIUM A set of temporary stairs leading up to the seats at Toronto Stadium are seen here.
TORONTO STADIUM Another view of one of the four new monitors at Toronto Stadium is seen here.
