TTC announces service changes, increases ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has released service plans to get fans to matches, events and viewing parties all over the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world to Toronto, and transit will be essential in moving people around the city,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. “City staff have been working closely with the TTC to ensure that visitors and residents have a positive experience during the tournament.

The agency will be increasing service on all modes, ensuring that fans, visitors and residents can safely travel throughout the city during the tournament.

“The World Cup is a major moment for Toronto, and the TTC has been planning carefully to be ready,” said TTC CEO Mandeep Lali. “Our focus is on providing safe, reliable and frequent service so residents and visitors can move around the city with confidence. With additional service, more staff on the ground and real-time monitoring across the system, we’ll be ready.”

The TTC and the city of Toronto say they have partnered to make transit service downtown even more efficient this summer. This includes the installation of RapidTO red transit-only lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets south of Bloor and with the creation of a new transit hub at Fleet Street and Strachan Avenue, serving the stadium and FIFA Fan Festival Toronto.

Streetcars

Service on the 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst routes will offer service every five minutes in most periods between June 7 and July 24. Further, service on the 504 King will be increased, with streetcars operating every five minutes throughout the day during this period.

On match days, the Fleet Street Transit Hub will be the dedicated streetcar platform for all pickups and drop-offs as Exhibition Loop and road access to Exhibition grounds will be closed. As a result, the 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst will terminate at the Fleet Street Transit Hub on match days only.

Buses

On match days and weekends, the 29/929 Dufferin will host additional service. The TTC says it will also introduce dedicated World Cup shuttles on match days, operating between key locations.

Subway

On match days, the TTC says it will increase service on Lines 1 and 2, ensuring connections to bus and streetcar routes that will get riders to and from Toronto Stadium.

To provide a seamless experience for all riders, the TTC notes that it will be increasing signage across the system and will be deploying additional staff and customer service agents in key locations to assist in wayfinding. Signage will also be geared towards international visitors, with FIFA-style pictograms.

TTC also notes that its staff will be embedded in Toronto’s emergency operations and communications centers. Passengers can also expect to see an enhanced security presence on the TTC during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

To ensure minimal disruptions to service on match days, the TTC notes it will also be increasing its preventative maintenance efforts across the system in the weeks leading up to the games.

The TTC will continue to provide more information and updates on service plans and readiness efforts on its FIFA landing page over the coming weeks.