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BMO Field

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

BMO Field is an outdoor stadium at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 2007, it is home to Toronto FC of Major League Soccer and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned by the City of Toronto and managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

History

BMO Field was built on the site of the former Exhibition Stadium and first opened in 2007. It was designed as a soccer-specific venue and has since hosted both soccer and Canadian football.

Teams and tenants

The stadium is the home field of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League. It has also hosted Canada’s national soccer team and other events.

Design and capacity

BMO Field originally opened with a smaller seating capacity and later underwent expansions and renovations. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, temporary seating increased its capacity to about 45,736.

International events

The stadium has hosted major international soccer tournaments, including FIFA youth competitions and matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the World Cup, it was referred to as Toronto Stadium.

Key facts

  • BMO Field is Canada’s first soccer-specific stadium.
  • It opened in 2007 at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
  • The stadium is the home ground of Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts.
  • It is owned by the City of Toronto and operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
  • The venue hosted matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with temporary seating expansion.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is BMO Field located?
BMO Field is located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When did BMO Field open?
It first opened in 2007.
Which teams play at BMO Field?
Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts use BMO Field as their home venue.
Who owns BMO Field?
The stadium is owned by the City of Toronto and managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
Why is it called BMO Field?
The stadium’s naming rights are held by the Bank of Montreal, which uses the BMO brand.

References

  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