Toronto to Host 6 Games Starting June 12th
June 12th is Toronto’s first of 6 Fifa World Cup games and with BMO Field getting $123 million from the City and $23 million from MLSE for upgrades, we’re wondering…what improvements are permanent and which are temporary?
Saving the Best ‘Til Last. Here We Go:
Permanent: 4 LED videoboards on corner columns for better replays
Temporary: 10,000 seats added to the north grandstand
Permanent: Upgraded Wi-Fi, new LED sports lighting, and enhanced audio systems
Temporary: 7,000 seats added to south grandstand, increasing the total capacity from ~30,000 to 45,000
Permanent: New dugouts, world class field upgrades, and modernized locker rooms and player spaces
Temporary: Upgraded broadcast infrastructure for international coverage
Permanent: Additional concession stands with self-serve AI tech, and the new centre-field lounge
Temporary: Name change from BMO Field to Toronto Stadium, thanks to FIFA’s policy against corporate-sponsored names
…and Most Excitingly…
Permanent: Post-tournament rooftop patio with 1,000 person-capacity
Are You Going to Any Games? And What Do You Think of All These Upgrades?
So, Toronto! Are you excited about all these new upgrades? And are you going to any of the 6 games? We’re going to stay apprised of all the FIFA changes to the city so be sure to subscribe, follow and leave feedback about all the changes you take note of as the countdown begins to the Fifa World Cup.