Seating chart
Event example: for Inter Toronto FC for reference only
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About this venue
York Lions Stadium is a stadium at Ian MacDonald Boulevard in Toronto, ON.
Photo details
Source: York University AthleticsPhoto source (opens in a new tab)
York Lions Stadium’s red main-stand seating viewed across the outdoor soccer field in York University Athletics’ current facility page. The source asset directory dates to January 2026. This is a general stadium reference without an exact section or seat; club branding and event layouts can change.
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Event-day answers for York Lions Stadium
- Bag12 × 6 × 12 inClear bagOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkSee optionsChoose your parking before leaving
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get therePlan route + returnDirections and transport options below
FanProof verdictFor AFC Toronto matches at York Lions Stadium, Gate 1 on the north side provides general and elevator access; Gate 2 on the south leads directly to Footy Fest. Doors open 60 minutes before kickoff. Empty refillable bottles are permitted, but umbrellas are not—bring a raincoat or poncho.
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Bags & entry
AFC Toronto’s York Lions matchday bag section lists clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, clear gallon freezer bags and clutches up to 6.5 × 4.5. Its general prohibited list separately names backpacks/bags over 14 × 14 × 6; do not use that general threshold to override the specific clear-bag/clutch section. Confirm exact styles, carry quantities, necessary medical/infant supplies and storage for the actual AFC match or other operator’s event.
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Clear bag
up to12 × 6 × 12 in
Small clutch
up to6.5 × 4.5 in
Depth not listed by source.
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AFC Toronto’s York Lions matchday bag section lists clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, clear gallon freezer bags and clutches up to 6.5 × 4.5. Its general prohibited list separately names backpacks/bags over 14 × 14 × 6; do not use that general threshold to override the specific clear-bag/clutch section. Confirm exact styles, carry quantities, necessary medical/infant supplies and storage for the actual AFC match or other operator’s event.
Confirm your actual event operator, exact-boundary bag and necessary exceptions before travel.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
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Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
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When to arrive
York Lions Stadium is at 230 Ian Macdonald Boulevard on York University’s Keele campus, separate from Sobeys Stadium and BMO Field. For AFC Toronto matches, gates normally open 60 minutes before kickoff: Gate 1 on the north provides general/elevator access and the ticket office; Gate 2 on the south leads to Footy Fest. Pioneer Village on TTC Line 1 is about a five-minute walk. Campus parking uses debit/credit or HONK digital payment. Load the actual mobile ticket into your wallet and check which club is hosting.
Transit & the journey home
Use the entrance at Ian MacDonald Boulevard, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3.
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Parking
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- Parking is available in Foundry and Albany lots at York University. $15 for the day. If you have any questions regarding parking, please contact Parking Services at 416-736-5335.
Location
Ian MacDonald Boulevard
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Seats & views
Accessibility
For AFC Toronto at York Lions, Gate 1 on the NORTH side provides elevator access for guests with accessibility needs; Gate 2 on the south leads directly to Footy Fest. Contact the club at 647-956-6344 to confirm your accessible/companion ticket, complete parking/drop-off route and current elevator arrangements. A gate description does not establish a wheelchair loan or the same procedure for another operator’s match.
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Seating maps & views
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Real photos from the seats
Browse York Lions Stadium photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)Event example: for Inter Toronto FC for reference only
York Lions Stadium — AFC Toronto soccer sections
Seating chart
York Lions Stadium — AFC Toronto soccer sections
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: AFC Toronto / Northern Super League (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 11, 2026
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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PositiveAccess and ticket help
Seating can be located on the 3rd floor, all washrooms are accessible on this level and accessible washroom can be found in the lobby near the box office and on the 4th floor. All tickets are available via ticketmaster.ca or over the phone with the york9 fc ticket sales team at 905-597-8877 ext 1. York Lions Stadium ticket office is located at the northwest corner of the stadium near gate 1. The ticket office is staffed from April until October on event days only beginning 2 hours prior to event start time. During all ticketed events, the ticket office will remain open until the beginning of the second half.
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
AFC Toronto’s matchday page lists campus PARKING with digital-only payment: machines take debit/credit or the HONK Mobile app. This is not proof of food-vendor, merchandise or ticket-office methods. Confirm the actual parking rate/lot and concession methods separately; no cash-conversion service is established.
Water & drinks
AFC Toronto’s York Lions guide permits EMPTY refillable water bottles while prohibiting outside food/drinks and metal/glass containers. It states no numerical bottle capacity or ordinary full sealed-water allowance. Confirm the exact non-metal/non-glass bottle, necessary medical/infant liquids and refill location directly; other event operators may differ.
The experience
- Watch out for: AFC Toronto’s specific bag policy lists clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags and small clutches up to 6.5 × 4.5 inches. The same page has a separate larger-bag prohibition, so use the stricter clear-bag list and confirm exceptions with the club. Empty refillable bottles are allowed; metal/glass containers and umbrellas are prohibited. Use Gate 1 for elevator assistance and arrange accessible/companion seats before booking. Other clubs’ layouts and admission rules can differ.
Event details to verify
- ×Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the stadium No re-entry is permitted
- ×All children who have reached their second birthday require a ticket to York Lions Stadium.
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Ian MacDonald Boulevard · Toronto, ON
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