TORONTO, July 2, 2026 – Toronto’s final World Cup match of the tournament will take place at 7 p.m. on July 2. The city will implement road closures and vehicle access restrictions around Fort York and Liberty Village, with some measures beginning as early as 12:30 p.m. and expected to remain in effect until midnight. Nearby residents, businesses and delivery drivers who follow their usual routes may encounter blocked roads, parking restrictions or requirements to walk to designated ride-hailing pickup areas.
According to the city’s match-day plan, major road closures are expected to begin at 2 p.m., although police may adjust the timing based on crowd conditions. Local vehicle access restrictions in Fort York may begin as early as 12:30 p.m., while restrictions in Liberty Village are expected to start at 2 p.m.
Resident access passes are generally distributed by condominium or property management offices, while businesses can contact their local business improvement area for information. A pass may help a vehicle enter the neighbourhood where the resident or business is located, but it does not guarantee unrestricted access through every closed road. Households expecting appointments, deliveries or home-care services should provide property management with the address, licence plate number and expected arrival time in advance.
Public transit will also be temporarily adjusted. The 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars are expected to operate approximately every five minutes during the event. After the match, some eastbound and northbound stops may be temporarily bypassed to help move crowds. The 829 Dufferin shuttle bus will operate between Dufferin subway station and Dufferin Gates. Passengers requiring accessible service should confirm the destination and transfer arrangements before boarding.
During the match, ride-hailing vehicles and taxis will be required to use designated pickup areas, including Lamport Stadium, Douro Street, and the area near Front Street West and Bathurst Street. Passengers may still be dropped off closer to their destinations, but pickup locations will be restricted except for accessibility needs. Ride-hailing applications may direct passengers to walk to a designated area.
On-street parking will be suspended on several roads in and around Liberty Village, and some parking lots may also close. The city warns that parking machines and mobile payment applications may stop accepting payments as early as 9 p.m. on the night before the match. Vehicles that are not moved in time may be ticketed or towed. Traffic is expected to be heaviest between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Restaurants, convenience stores and grocery retailers with afternoon deliveries scheduled should confirm delivery windows with suppliers in advance. Even when drivers are able to enter the neighbourhood, they may not be able to park or unload at their usual locations.
Residents travelling through the western part of downtown should check the latest notices from the city and the Toronto Transit Commission before leaving and allow extra time for detours, waiting and walking. They should not rely only on navigation applications.（LJI by Yuanyuan）
