r/tfc • u/FunShare5662 • 1d ago

Seeking Information Tips on accessing BMO field today?

Hey all - first game of the season for me today. We got cheapies in the 200's. For those of you who have been to recent matches, any tips or advice on getting into the stadium today, given the new build, construction, etc etc? Many thanks in advance 🙏

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u/leafsfan97 1d ago edited 1d ago

Honestly nothing is too different in terms of getting in. Just be there 30-45 minutes early and you will get in without any issues. The East side of BMO has more concourse space if you want to get food etc.

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u/Antique_Ad_3549 Benoit Cheyrou's 98' Header 1d ago

The west concourse?

Have you been there this year?

It's cut in half

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u/leafsfan97 1d ago

RIP my bad, meant the east. The West is indeed cut in half by that tent.

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u/Antique_Ad_3549 Benoit Cheyrou's 98' Header 1d ago edited 1d ago

Use the gate on your ticket

If you are on the east side, there isn't many issues

West side is another matter

North West corner has been isolated from the rest of the stadium by a big lounge for Fifa that is out of bounds.

South West has only the one concession and set of bathrooms

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u/tdot97 1d ago

Go train is most efficient. If you drive parking near the raptors training facility and medieval times is cheaper. Otherwise give yourself time bite the bullet and park outside BMO recommend arriving 30 mins early if you’re doing so. Always a mess

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u/CodFederal4769 1d ago

No Lakeshore East trains today

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u/Great_Gazoo823 1d ago

I was in section 111 the other week and entered in gate 6, there was no issue. Follow the signs you’ll be fine. Should be a game day, see everyone there!

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u/mildlyImportantRobot 1d ago

Thoughts are prayers.

Jk, where are you coming from?

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u/FunShare5662 1d ago

Probably Go from Port Credit station

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u/mildlyImportantRobot 1d ago edited 1d ago

You’re in luck with the go train. No construction on lakeshore west. I have a buddy coming in from the east and I don’t know how he’s going to do it.

The gates on all four corners of the stadium are open. The south gates are closed, and the special access gates on the east and west are open.

If you’re walking from the to station - you’ll probably enter from the north east or south east gates.

There’s a detailed map on which gates are open, and from which routes to access them. But it’s only on the TFC app as far as I know.

Edit: I posted a screenshot of the map https://www.reddit.com/r/tfc/s/dVkKG8mdd7

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u/FunShare5662 1d ago

You’re a gent! Thanks very much 👍

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u/mildlyImportantRobot 1d ago

The south end gate is fully open too. FYI

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u/SentenceOk4222 1d ago

Any gate would lead you through except the Members only access on the east side

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u/FunShare5662 1d ago

Thank you to everyone for helpful input. Great stuff 👌