FIFA in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood – TTC, night markets and a rideshare zone.
- BQNA
- Jun 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 9
FIFA is coming soon and here are some things that might be good to know as this event rolls into Toronto since we're so close to the action. There will be changes to TTC schedules and routes; underground night markets with music will be held on Bathurst Quay Common (in front of the silos) for 20 nights; there will be a ride share pick up and drop off zone in the Stadium Road parking lot. And maybe more...
Everything from transit, vehicle access, road closures and restrictions, taxi and ride share drop-off and pick-up, cycling waste collection, street cleaning, etc.
1. TTC changes and enhancements
June 7 to July 25, 2026
The stops at Fleet Street/Strachan Avenue and Fleet Street/Fort York Boulevard will not be served until the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Customers can board at the new Fleet Hub (at Fort York Boulevard and Fleet Street), which is currently under construction.
Match Days:
Friday, June 12, at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 26, at 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 2, at 7 p.m.
Pre-Match and Post-Match: From one hour before the Toronto Stadium gates open until two hours after they close, the 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars will not serve Exhibition Loop and instead end at the Fleet Hub. Customers requiring accessible service may remain on board to continue to the Exhibition Loop.
Post-Match: Eastbound 509 Harbourfront streetcars will not service stops between the Fleet Hub and Bathurst Street/Queens Quay, and northbound 511 Bathurst streetcars will not service stops between the Fleet Hub and King Street West. These temporary stop closures will support smoother operations during increased post-match crowds. Signage and TTC staff will advise when service has resumed.
June 7 - July 25, 2026
510 Spadina streetcars will turn back at Spadina Avenue and Queens Quay and will not serve Union Station. Customers can transfer to a 509 Harbourfront streetcar at Spadina Avenue and Queens Quay to reach Union Station. Increased Harbourfront streetcar service will help customers with this transfer. This temporary route change on the Spadina streetcar will support increased service on the 509 Harbourfront streetcar along Queens Quay for FIFA. 310 Spadina Night streetcars will continue to operate between Spadina Station and Union Station.
TTC Enhancements
509 Harbourfront streetcar: Increased service: every 5 minutes at most times of day, every day, from June 7 to July 25. Overnight streetcar service via the 309 Harbourfront streetcar will be added on a 20-minute frequency from June 7 to July 12.
511 Bathurst streetcar: Increased service: every 5 minutes at most times of day, every day, from June 7 to July 25. Overnight bus service will be converted to streetcar service via the 311 Bathurst streetcar from June 7 to July 25.
504 King Streetcar: Increased service: every 5 minutes at most times of day, every day, from June 7 to July 25. Ongoing work with the City and Toronto Police Services on enhanced priority measures to keep service moving along King Street.
Line 1 and 2 subways: June 12, 17, 23, and July 2 match days, as well as July 3 and 11 FIFA Fan Festival - 6 days in total – subway service will end approximately one hour later than usual.
Accessible support
People who require accessible assistance and may be affected by these changes can apply for Wheel-Trans service.
Apply online: Complete the application through the Wheel-Trans Self-Serve Portal. A step-by-step video guide is available on the same page.
You can also download and submit an application form available from the portal. Submit the application:
Email: wteligibility@ttc.ca
Fax: 416-338-0126
Mail: Wheel-Trans, 580 Commissioners Street, Toronto, ON M4M 1A7
For maps on road closures with live updates, check the Toronto City World Cup 2026 "Getting Around" page.
In case you didn't get the notice in the mail, download digital copies of the TTC’s Transit Notice outlining the service changes and enhancements that will take effect this Sunday, June 7, 2026, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
2. Underground Night Markets at Bathurst Quay Common
An Underground Night Market (UNDR GRND NGHT MRKT with the Waterfront BIA) will be held at Bathurst Quay Common over 20 dates to align with world cup. The event is free and features street food and drinks from around the world, all for $10.00 and under. There are free salsa dancing classes and live DJs and free face painting on weekends.
There will also be a "Giant Games" night which is being run in partnership with the City on June 11.
Thursday, June 11 | Giant Games (City of Toronto event) | 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Night Markets
Friday, June 12 | Match day in Toronto | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Saturday, June 13 | After match day, Jays Game | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, June 17 | Match day in Toronto | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Thursday, June 18 | After match day | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Friday, June 19 | Before match day | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Saturday, June 20 | Match day in Toronto | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, June 23 | Match day in Toronto | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, June 24 | After match day | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Friday, June 26 | Match day in Toronto | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Saturday, June 27 | Pride + Jays Game | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, July 1 | Canada Day, Jays Game, Before match D | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Thursday, July 2 | Match day in Toronto | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Friday, July 3 | After match day | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Saturday, July 4 | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. | |
Tuesday, July 14 | Semi Finals | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, July 15 | Semi Finals | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Thursday, July 16 | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. | |
Friday, July 17 | Before match day | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Saturday, July 18 | Bronze final day | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
Sunday, July 19 | Final day | 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
3. Fan Fest ride share zone in the Stadium Road parking lot
The Stadium Road parking lot is one of three ride share Fan Fest locations (open on Fan Festival days, not including Toronto match days. Not open: June 12, 17, 20, 23, 26 and July 2). Location is marked on the map below in the orange circle.
