The temporary name reflected ’s strict commercial rules, which removed the venue’s regular branding during the tournament. With Toronto’s match schedule complete, the report says the exclusive operation is expected to end on July 9.
The surrounding identity will reportedly change later. branding is scheduled to be removed on July 20, while the original BMO Field signs and communication systems are restored.
For Toronto FC supporters, that reversal is more than cosmetic. The name has long been tied to the club’s home, its matchday culture and the stadium’s position within the city’s football landscape.
The tournament upgrade reportedly cost $146 million and included 17,000 temporary seats, helping the venue reach a required capacity of 45,000. Lounges and other internal facilities were also installed for the competition.
The report says dismantling has already begun, with the temporary stands and lounges scheduled to be removed by July 31. That timetable underlines the scale of the operation: Toronto is moving from a World Cup-ready venue back to a stadium designed for its regular sporting calendar within weeks.
The Fan Festival is expected to continue until July 19, keeping a tournament connection alive after the final match in the city. But once the temporary infrastructure disappears, the lasting test will be whether the event leaves behind stronger momentum for football in Toronto.
The next Toronto FC home fixture will offer the clearest visual marker of the transition. BMO Field’s original name, familiar seating bowl and club-focused atmosphere should return together, closing one chapter and beginning the stadium’s post-World Cup era.