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BMO Field

BMO Field is an outdoor stadium at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

BMO Field is an outdoor stadium at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario. Opened in 2007, it is home to Toronto FC of Major League Soccer and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

History

BMO Field opened in 2007 on the site of the former Exhibition Stadium, designed as Canada's first soccer-specific stadium. It was built to house Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and has since undergone expansions to accommodate Canadian football and international events. The venue is owned by the City of Toronto and managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Teams and tenants

BMO Field is the home ground for Toronto FC (MLS) and the Toronto Argonauts (CFL). It also hosts Canada's national soccer team for international matches and has been used for other major sporting and entertainment events.

Design and capacity

Originally a soccer venue, BMO Field has undergone multiple renovations to increase capacity for larger events. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, temporary seating expanded capacity to approximately 45,736. During the tournament, the stadium was referred to as Toronto Stadium.

In short

  • BMO Field is Canada’s first soccer-specific stadium.
  • It is the home ground of Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts.
  • Owned by the City of Toronto and operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
  • Hosted matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with temporary seating.
Canadian angle

BMO Field is a major Canadian sports venue in Toronto and a key stadium for domestic soccer and Canadian football, including hosting national-team and World Cup matches.

Quick questions

Where is BMO Field located?
It is at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Which teams play at BMO Field?
Toronto FC (MLS) and the Toronto Argonauts (CFL).
Why is it called BMO Field?
Naming rights are held by Bank of Montreal (BMO).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMO_Field
    Supports: Location, opening date, tenants, ownership, naming rights, and 2026 World Cup capacity
  2. BMO Field — https://www.bmofield.com/venue-information/history
    Supports: Historic overview, first soccer-specific stadium claim, tenants, and location
  3. Apple Maps — https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=IB9E238EF31BF21E0
    Supports: Location, ownership, management, opening year, tenants, and naming rights
  4. Soccer Stadium Digest — https://soccerstadiumdigest.com/bmo-field-toronto-fc/
    Supports: Opening date, capacity, surface, address, and historical context
  5. StadiumDB — https://stadiumdb.com/tournaments/world_cup/2026/bmo_field
    Supports: World Cup-related temporary naming and expansion