Planning Ahead for Toronto World Cup Service Impacts

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep you informed, we would like to provide advance notice of anticipated service impacts within the Greater Toronto Area due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and matches at being held at BMO Field.

With the first match scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 and additional matches taking place throughout June and early July, the city is expecting significant increases in traffic volumes and road restrictions, particularly in the downtown core near Exhibition Place, Fort York, and surrounding corridors.

What this means for you

During this period, customers located within or near impacted zones may experience:

• Traffic congestion and extended transit times

• Road closures and restricted access in key corridors

• Reduced delivery and pickup flexibility on match days

• Potential delivery delays, particularly during peak time windows

The most significant disruptions are expected:

• On match days

• 3 hours before kickoff through 2 hours after the event concludes

With attendance projected at up to 65,000 people per match, surrounding areas will experience heightened congestion impacting freight movement and terminal access.

Toronto Match Schedule (Key Dates)

• Friday, June 12 at 3:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, June 20 at 4:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, June 26 at 3:00 p.m.

• Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Our Plan to Support You

We are actively adjusting our operations to minimize disruption, including:

• Proactive route planning and adjustments

• Shifting delivery windows where feasible

• Increased coordination with drivers and local terminals

• Monitoring real-time traffic and municipal updates

How You Can Help Minimize Impact

To ensure the best possible service during this period, we encourage customers to:

• Plan for early or off-peak pickups/deliveries when possible

• Provide flexible delivery windows

• Communicate any critical shipments in advance

• Allow additional transit time for shipments into impacted areas

Our Commitment

While we will make every effort to maintain service excellence, these city-wide conditions are outside of operational control. We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we navigate these temporary disruptions together.

If you have questions or need assistance planning shipments during this timeframe, please don’t hesitate to contact your account representative.

Thank you for your continued business.