Toronto's BMO Field opens new south stand for the tournament
Capacity expanded to 45,000 for Canada's two group matches and three knockout fixtures.
Villageside Press · · 3 min read
Canadian Premier League officials cut the ribbon yesterday on the redeveloped south stand at BMO Field — Toronto's primary World Cup venue. The new section adds 17,000 seats and a covered concourse. Canada plays Belgium in its second group match here on June 19. Public-transit upgrades to the Bathurst-Front intersection are now live; expect a 12-minute walk from Union Station.
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