Toronto Sets Up "No-Drone Zones" Around World Cup Venues
With the tournament days away, Toronto police say they have established no-drone zones around FIFA-related sites in the city, including the stadium, the Fan Festival and team practice grounds. Unauthorized drones pose "significant safety and security risks," police said.
W ith the World Cup days away, Toronto police say they have set up "no-drone zones" around FIFA-related sites across the city, including the stadium, the FIFA Fan Festival and team practice grounds, for the coming weeks. Unauthorized drones pose "significant safety and security risks," police said.
Where drones are grounded
Restricted areas include Downsview Park, Centennial Park and Fort York, where the FIFA Fan Festival is being held, all designated no-fly zones. "Unauthorized drones will not be permitted in restricted airspace" near the World Cup areas, Toronto police spokesperson Stephanie Sayer said, as reported by the Toronto Star. Team Canada trains at Downsview Park and visiting teams at Centennial Park, with matches played at the downtown stadium, BMO Field, branded Toronto Stadium for the tournament.
Part of a wider security operation
The drone limits are one piece of a larger, integrated security effort around the tournament. The restricted airspace itself is set by federal aviation authorities, with enforcement involving the RCMP and the Canadian Armed Forces alongside Toronto police. Toronto is set to host six matches, starting with Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.
Reporting: Xavier Mesquita, Toronto Star, June 10, 2026, with City of Toronto.