Can you bring a pet to BMO Field (Toronto)
No, you cannot bring a pet to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule applies at BMO Field in Toronto. Pets are not permitted. Service animals are allowed with documentation.
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
Pets are not permitted. Service animals are allowed with documentation. 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 pet is restricted at BMO Field, the practical alternative is pet-sitting services in host cities.
Bottom line
No, you cannot bring a pet to a 2026 World Cup match. 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.