Mini Toronto FC Stadium photo update

samne · #1 Posted: **Nov 19, 2006, 9:09 PM**

Checked out the new BMO Field this weekend at the Exhibition grounds. Im really excited about the new stadium and of course the team. More than any condo projects in the city that I'll never live in anyways. The stadium's scheduled for completion for the spring '07, in time for the inaugural season.

The stadium is very simple in design. It's basically exposed steel beams with a plain brick facade. The brick doesnt create a so much a retro feel as many other new stadiums have attempted over the past decade. Rather, simply creates a warmer and kinda established feel that fits in with century-plus old architecture of the Exhibition grounds. Considering all the debate about location, in retrospect, I couldnt imagine it anywhere else.

North East

West side

South West gate

South East gate

East facade

next door

not even 100 m to the GO, TTC Street car and crumbling Gardiner Expressway.

Project renderings from Toronto FC

looking from the north

from the S/E

the dude · #2 Posted: **Nov 19, 2006, 9:29 PM**

it looks great. excellent location, too. what's the budget?

samne · #3 Posted: **Nov 19, 2006, 9:38 PM**

60 million dollars. I guess thats relatively cheap. The most impressive part is the quick construction that started in spring '06.

the dude · #4 Posted: **Nov 19, 2006, 10:01 PM**

ya, i can't believe how quickly it's risen from the dirt. what's the funding breakdown? how much has the city contributed? how much has MLSE contributed? soccer canada or the province spending any money on this? just curious.

keninhalifax · #5 Posted: **Nov 19, 2006, 10:48 PM**

Looking good! I'm sure it will look better in a summertime situation.

skrish · #6 Posted: **Nov 19, 2006, 11:03 PM**

There are constant stadium updates on both these sites:

http://www.toronto-fc.com/
http://s15.invisionfree.com/U_Sector/index.php?

zerokarma · #7 Posted: **Nov 21, 2006, 8:46 PM**

Went by there earlier this month during the Royal Winter Fair, was actually suprised how much of it was already completed.

skrish · #8 Posted: **Dec 3, 2006, 7:20 PM**

Thought you guys might enjoy these pictures. They are not mine by the way.

The money shot

skrish · #9 Posted: **Dec 5, 2006, 6:54 AM**

I got this off of the Big Soccer forums. Don't know who Duke is, but he got a great shot.

skrish · #10 Posted: **Dec 18, 2006, 4:02 PM**

Another aerial photo

habsfan · #11 Posted: **Dec 18, 2006, 4:09 PM**

nice stadium. Great location as well!

WHISTLERINMUSKOKA · #12 Posted: **Dec 18, 2006, 4:19 PM**

Nice update!

waterloowarrior · #13 Posted: **Dec 18, 2006, 4:26 PM**

t.o. is looking great in that photo!

hollywoodnorth · #14 Posted: **Dec 24, 2006, 1:13 PM**

great update! thanks so very much guys!

ldoto · #15 Posted: **Dec 25, 2006, 7:10 PM**

looking good!

towerguy3 · #16 Posted: **Dec 31, 2006, 9:49 PM**

Howdy from Vancouver! Got a couple of questions about your beautiful new Stadium...

1. What will be the seating capacity?

2. Was Varsity Stadium torn down and where was Varsity Stadium located?

skrish · #17 Posted: **Jan 1, 2007, 7:45 PM**

The stadium capacity will be 20,000. In regards to Varsity Stadium, I'm pretty sure it was torn down a few years ago.

samne · #18 Posted: **Jan 2, 2007, 12:27 AM**

Quote:

2. Was Varsity Stadium torn down and where was Varsity Stadium located?

If you are talking about Varsity Stadium at the U of Toronto, it was knocked down(except for the brick facade on Bloor) and rebuilt.

If you are talking about the old Exhibition Stadium(mistake by the lake) at the CNE where the Jays and Argos played, then it was knocked down a decade ago.

It was on the lot directly right to the new Soccer Stadium.

caltrane74 · #19 Posted: **Jan 2, 2007, 3:33 PM**

Those pictures are sweet.

I always like the view at Varsity Stadium. - nice view into Yorkville. luv it.

skrish · #20 Posted: **Jan 2, 2007, 10:17 PM**

Here's a video of BMO feild courtesy of toronto_red_devils from the U Sector and Red Patch Boys boards.

http://www.hi5.com/friend/video/disp...nerId=82541341