Getting There · BMO Field · Toronto
Getting to BMO Field — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to BMO Field without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Exhibition Place (Liberty Village area), Toronto fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 30,000, the streets around Exhibition Place (Liberty Village area), Toronto tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Exhibition Place (Liberty Village area), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About BMO Field
Soccer-and-football stadium shared by toronto fc and the toronto argonauts at exhibition place. the stadium has hosted events at this site since 2007. located at 170 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3.
Transit Routes to BMO Field
The TTC 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars stop at Exhibition Loop, with GO Transit Lakeshore West trains stopping at Exhibition station a short walk away. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from BMO Field — you are moving while the parking lots around Exhibition Place (Liberty Village area), Toronto are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at BMO Field
Uber and Lyft both serve BMO Field. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from BMO Field before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to BMO Field from Exhibition Place (Liberty Village area)
BMO Field is located at 170 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, in the Exhibition Place (Liberty Village area) area of Toronto. While BMO Field is not in the core downtown area, the Exhibition Place (Liberty Village area) surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to BMO Field is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at BMO Field
BMO Field holds 30,000 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check BMO Field's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from BMO Field
If you took transit to BMO Field, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (The TTC 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars stop at Exhibition Loop, with GO Transit Lakeshore West trains stopping at Exhibition station a short walk away) — and screenshot it. Evening events at BMO Field typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.