Game Day

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Stay In Barrie & Enjoy Summer Soccer Action

Just north of Toronto, Barrie is close enough to enjoy every football match and all the celebrations, music, and fan-filled energy in Toronto, then come back to Barrie to stay between matches.

Barrie is a beautiful waterfront city where you can relax by the lake, explore local restaurants and breweries, and enjoy comfortable hotels and Airbnbs at prices far more affordable than Toronto.

Take the GO Train for an easy ride to Toronto without worrying about traffic or parking.

The BIG 2026 Opening Match starts on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City. At 15:00EST, every spot in Barrie or Toronto will be playing the Mexico Vs South Africa match.

CANADA’s first BIG Game 2026 is on June 12th, Toronto – Toronto Stadium at 15:00EST.

The Toronto – Toronto Stadiums Matches are:

Wednesday, June 17th, 19:00EST - GHA vs PAN
Saturday, June 20th , 16:00EST – GER vs CIV
Tuesday June 23rd, 19:00EST – PAN vs CRO
Friday, June 26th, 15:00EST – SEN vs BOL/SUR/IRQ
Thursday, July 2nd, 19:00EST Round 32

Stay In Barrie

Affordable room rates. Stay in Barrie during the soccer matches.

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barrie to toronto

Barrie is the perfect home base for fans heading to Toronto’s international soccer matches.

Skip the traffic, sit back, relax and enjoy the FREE WiFi on GO Transit.

With GO Transit, getting to Toronto is straightforward and reliable. Trains run frequently, offering a direct, stress-free connection to the heart of the action. No navigating traffic. No searching for parking. No added pressure to your day.

You simply hop on, enjoy the ride, and arrive ready to GO. And there are lots of ways to save on your travel, from the One Day Weekend pass to Weekday Group Passes, and kids 12 and under always ride for FREE.

Save with Weekend One-Day GO Pass

Travelling on a weekend? Buy a $10 One-Day Weekend Pass online and take GO Transit from Barrie to Toronto Union Station and return, and anywhere in between for the day, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. It is valid for 7 days from the date of purchase and must be activated 5 minutes prior to boarding a GO train or bus.

Visit gotransit.com/weekendpass for more information and to purchase your pass.

Got plans during the week with a group of family and friends?

Buy the online Weekday Group Pass starting at $30 for a group of 2 people (prices for up to 5 people), so everyone can enjoy unlimited, all-day travel together for one day, Monday – Friday, on GO Trains and GO Buses. It is valid for 7 days from the date of purchase and must be activated 5 minutes prior to boarding a GO train or bus.

Visit gotransit.com/weekdaypass for more information and to purchase your pass.

Visit GO Transit Schedule for details. For the most up-to-date information, visit Plan Your Trip | GO Transit.

Skip the big-city prices and stay in Barrie. The GO Train makes getting to the stadium easy and stress-free, while Barrie’s hotels and Airbnbs offer comfortable stays at prices that fit any budget.

FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto

Full details of Toronto, Toronto Stadium & How To Celebrate.

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Parking

Most GO stations have customer parking. Barrie's Allandale Waterfront GO train and bus station is located at Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal, and Barrie's South GO train station offers parking on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Transportation

Barrie is one hour from Pearson International Airport and is easily accessible via Highway 400 North.

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HOW TO GET TO TORONTO STADIUM

Use GO Transit or local transit such as the TTC to get to Union Station.

From Union Station, take GO Transit’s Lakeshore West line to Exhibition GO Station.

Walk south from Exhibition GO to Toronto Stadium.

HOW TO GET TO THE FIFA FAN FESTIVAL^TM TORONTO

Use GO Transit to get to Union Station.

From Union Station, it’s just a 30-minute walk to the FIFA Fan FestivalTM Toronto, located at Fort York and the Bentway.

ARRIVING AT TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT?

Take UP Express! UP Express is a dedicated express train connecting Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and downtown Toronto’s Union Station. The trip takes just 28 minutes, and UP Express trains from Pearson Airport or Union Station depart every 15 minutes. Visit UP Express for more information and to buy tickets upexpress.com/en.

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