TORONTO - The new video boards are up and running at each corner of BMO Field, as is the stadium’s expanded video production control room. A new premium lounge awaits FIFA and its guests at the 2026 World Cup.

Phase 2 of the $146-million upgrades to the 18-year-old lakefront stadium will start in mid-November, with 17,000 temporary seats to be added (10,000 in the north grandstand, 7,000 in the south grandstand) bringing stadium capacity to 45,000 for the tournament to meet FIFA requirements.

The playing surface will be replaced, complete with new team dugouts. The stadium Wi-Fi, sound and lighting system will all be upgraded for the six games BMO Field will host.

A new stadium kitchen has been completed.

The city is paying $123 million for the stadium upgrades with MLSE, which manages

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