A soccer fan walks past BMO Field, Toronto’s FIFA World Cup venue, while construction continues as the countdown to the opening game hits two weeks, in Toronto, Friday, May 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
By The Canadian Press
Jun 16, 2026 | 8:50 AM
Federal regulators have banned unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in Toronto and Vancouver to manage crowded airspace and protect event security.
As part of broader airspace regulations in effect from June 12 through July 7, Transport Canada prohibits drone flights below 2,500 feet within designated circles in both Canadian host cities, unless exempted.
The restricted zones in the Toronto area include BMO Field — renamed Toronto Stadium for the World Cup — and Exhibition Place, along with training sites at Downsview Park, Centennial Park and Nottawasaga Resort in New Tecumseth, Ont.
In Vancouver, the restrictions cover BC Place Stadium, the Pacific National Exhibition grounds, and training facilities at Killarney Park and the University of British Columbia.