Is public transport safe in Toronto for World Cup fans

Q: Is public transport safe in Toronto?

Toronto is rated high for travel safety during the 2026 World Cup. BMO Field is being temporarily expanded to over 45,000 seats for the tournament.

Updated 2026 City safety Reader Q&A

Quick answer

Public transport in Toronto is safe for World Cup fans. TTC streetcar 509 runs along the Exhibition grounds to BMO Field. Increased presence of marshals and police during the tournament makes transit one of the safer ways to move around.

FIFA, in partnership with Canadian authorities, has set up a tournament-wide transit safety operation. In Toronto, that includes additional transit constables, multilingual signage, and expanded service hours on match days.

Network breakdown

TTC streetcar 509 runs along the Exhibition grounds to BMO Field. Match-day transit is free or discounted for ticket holders in several host cities — check your ticket QR code for activation details on the day of the match.

Smart tips

Use the official transit apps for Toronto to navigate in real time.
Travel in groups when possible, especially on late-night returns from BMO Field.
Keep tickets and ID accessible but secure.
Listen for English/Spanish/French announcements at major hubs during the tournament.

Rideshare and taxis

Uber and Lyft operate normally in Toronto. Surge pricing after big matches can triple base fares — booking 15 minutes before final whistle locks in lower rates. Stadium pickup zones are clearly signed.