The City of Toronto expects some 300,000 soccer fans for the first FIFA World Cup on Canadian soil, kicking off on Friday, June 12. With planned road closures and increased service and hours for commuters on game days, the city is encouraging a transit-first approach for those getting around during what is expected to be one of Toronto’s biggest sporting events to date. Whether you’re heading to the game, attending a watch party or looking to get home to avoid the pre- and post-game crowds, here’s your guide to getting around on public transit during the World Cup.
TTC, Metrolinx scale up service Metrolinx is projecting an additional 44,000 transit riders on game days, with about 1.5 million additional transit trips during the World Cup in Toronto. To manage crowds, TTC and Metrolinx have planned major increases to subway, rail and bus service, bumping up both frequency and service hours. Subway Subway service will run later into the evening on game days and days with other World Cup events, with last-train service being extended by an hour past the regular 1:30 a.m.
With multiple events set to be going on in the city at the same time, extended service is scheduled for: - June 12 - June 17 - June 23 - July 2 - July 3 - July 11 Additional service is expected on Lines 1 and 2 during all game days. Streetcar routes, connections to Fleet Street Hub The TTC says the best way to get to Toronto Stadium on Line 1 (Yonge-University) is by taking the 509 Harbourfront streetcar to Fleet Hub — a temporary transit terminal between Fort York Boulevard and Strachan Avenue on Fleet Street that will serve as a transit focal point. The hub provides access to both the Toronto Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival.
For those taking Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth), take the 511 from Bathurst Station to Fleet Hub, or take the 29 Dufferin, 929 Dufferin Express or 829 Dufferin Gate Express from Dufferin Station to Dufferin Gate Loop. Commuters can also take the 504 King route from St. Andrew or King station, which connects to the 511 Bathurst line and Fleet Hub.
Dundas West and Broadview Station also connect with the 504 King route. Each of these routes will have additional service, which will operate every five minutes. GO Transit increasing train, bus service From opening kickoff to the final whistle, nearly 3,000 GO train trips will operate each week through July 5, according to a Metrolinx press release.
There will be increased train service between June 10 and July 5, and additional bus service from June 11 to July 19, according to GO Transit. Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East trains will run every 15 minutes throughout the majority of the day. Late night trips from both Lakeshore West and East will be available, with the last westward train departing Union Station at 12:47 a.m.
and the last eastward train departing Union at 12:50 a.m. Road closures and restrictions On Friday, June 12 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., the following will be closed: - Lake Shore Boulevard West, from Bathurst Street to British Columbia Road (both directions) - Strachan Avenue, from East Liberty Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West (both directions) - All roads inside Exhibition Place Liberty Village will have restricted road access to locals only, below King Street between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue, on Friday, June 12 between the hours of 10 a.m.
and 8 p.m. Road restrictions around Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway will also be in effect between June 10 and July 20. According to Toronto FIFA World Cup 2026, road closures will be in effect on match days starting five hours before game start times and up to three hours after games end.
- Friday, June 12 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Wednesday, June 17 — 2 p.m.
to midnight - Saturday, June 20 — 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Tuesday, June 23 — 2 p.m.
to midnight - Friday, June 26 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Thursday, July 2 — 2 p.m.
to midnight
