Can you bring a lighter to BMO Field (Toronto)
It depends — a lighter is allowed at 2026 World Cup matches under specific conditions. The rule applies at BMO Field in Toronto. Disposable lighters are sometimes allowed, but matches and refillable lighters are not. Smoking restricted to outside zones.
BMO Field (capacity 45,000) follows FIFA's tournament-wide item policy. Canadian federal regulations may add further restrictions specific to Toronto.
Why the rule
Disposable lighters are sometimes allowed, but matches and refillable lighters are not. Smoking restricted to outside zones. Toronto's stadium operators have implemented the FIFA baseline plus standard Canada regulations on prohibited items. Local context: BMO Field is being temporarily expanded to over 45,000 seats for the tournament.
At the gate
- Bring only what fits the FIFA item list to avoid delay.
- Security takes 20–40 minutes during peak windows.
- TTC streetcar 509 runs along the Exhibition grounds to BMO Field.
- The nearest paid storage to BMO Field is signed at the security perimeter.
Alternative
If a lighter is restricted at BMO Field, the practical alternative is designated smoking areas.
Bottom line
It depends — a lighter is allowed at 2026 World Cup matches under specific conditions. The rule is uniform across the 2026 tournament unless a venue-specific override is announced via the FIFA app. BMO Field has not currently announced an override for this item.