Information for Fort York & Liberty Village Residents

The City of Toronto is committed to keeping the residents and businesses of the Liberty Village and Fort York communities informed about the impacts of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to this area.

Upcoming Community Information Session

Register for and attend the the final online Community Information Session on May 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This session will present finalized plans for the event, including details on transportation, local access and operations during the games. City staff will also share key timelines, confirmed area plans and information on how residents and businesses can stay informed.

Register & Attend the Session

Fleet Street Hub Construction

Fleet Street, between Fort York Boulevard and Strachan Avenue, will be closed from Monday, May 18 to the end of July to facilitate the construction and operation of temporary transit infrastructure improvements.

The Fleet Street transit hub will run from Strachan Avenue to Fort York Boulevard and included dedicated queuing and boarding areas to help manage crowds. This is part of ongoing work by the City and TTC to improve transit capacity, accessibility and safety, and plays a key role in moving large numbers of people during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Getting Around

The City is implementing a transit-first approach to mobility during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto. During this time, public transit, walking and cycling are the best ways to travel. Vehicle traffic will be significantly limited, especially on match days.

What to Expect

  • No public parking at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Exhibition Place or within Liberty Village and Fort York
  • Local Access Only passes are being distributed to residents and businesses of Liberty Village and Fort York to ensure continuity of service
    • Distribution of passes is scheduled for the first week of June
    • Resident passes will be distributed through Condo/Property Management
    • Business passes will be distributed through the BIAs
  • Higher pedestrian volumes throughout the neighbourhood
  • More frequent TTC streetcar, bus and subway service along key corridors
  • GO Transit Lakeshore East & West lines running more often, with extra service to Exhibition GO station for match ticket holders
  • Wheel-Trans service remains available to residents
  • Rideshare location along Stadium Road on non-Toronto match days
  • Portable washrooms to support fan needs with daily cleaning

Road Restrictions & Closure Maps

Road Closures are in effect on Toronto Match Days starting five hours before match start times and ending three hours (or sooner) after the match ends. See schedule below the maps

A map of the area around Toronto Stadium and FIFA Fan Festival between Lake Shore Blvd. West and King Street and between Bathurst Street and Jameson Ave. Several roads are marked with orange dotted lines indicating "local traffic only" and red solid lines indicating "full closure) on match days listed from June 11 to July 19. Accessibility Support: If you require this information in an alternative format or need assistance interpreting this map, please contact Anu Saini who works for Transportation Services at the City of Toronto at 416-392-7482.
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Game Day Road Closure Schedule

  • Friday, June 12 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 17 – 3 p.m. to midnight
  • Saturday, June 20 – noon to 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 23 – 3 p.m. to midnight
  • Friday June 26 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday July 2 – 3 p.m. to midnight

*All times are approximate and subject to change.

A map of the area around Toronto Stadium and FIFA Fan Festival near Lake Shore Blvd. West between Bathurst Street and Jameson Ave. Several roads are marked with orange dotted lines indicating "local traffic only" from June 11 to July 19. Accessibility Support: If you require this information in an alternative format or need assistance interpreting this map, please contact Anu Saini who works for Transportation Services at the City of Toronto at 416-392-7482.
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FIFA Fan Festival Schedule

  • FIFA Fan Festival Toronto will be live for 22 days from June 11 to July 19 with live match broadcasts, entertainment and family friendly activities.
  • View torontofwc26.ca for exact dates, times and details.

Travel Considerations

Congestion is expected to be the busiest on Toronto match days between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

What it Means Examples
Reduce Minimize the need to travel
  • Adjust work schedules to avoid high congestion windows
  • Work remotely where corporate policies and operations permit
Re-Time Shift travel to times with less congestion
  • Adjust delivery schedules
  • Flexible work hours to avoid match traffic
Re-Mode Choose a less busy mode of transportation
  • Encourage employees to take transit, walk or bike to work for part or all of the journey
Re-Route Use alternative routes to avoid busy stations, stops and roadways
  • Help customers avoid road closures
  • Avoid commuting on the most congested or closed roads
Re-Locate Stay local for routine activities
  • Work from a different office