Here's how much electricity it takes to power Toronto Stadium during FIFA World Cup

The atmosphere at Toronto Stadium during the FIFA World Cup has been described as "electric," and it's a more fitting descriptor than many realize.

Toronto Stadium is hosting a total of six matches during the FIFA World Cup, and with the first few games now in the books, we're getting a clearer picture of just how much electricity it takes to power the (second) loudest building in town.

For all the talk about the high-tech AI infrastructure powering the matches behind the scenes, and the decibels generated by 45,000 screaming supporters and a booming stadium sound system, it should come as no surprise that said electric atmosphere at Toronto Stadium requires, well, plenty of actual electricity.

Toronto Hydro has been running the numbers for each local World Cup match, revealing how each of these events chews through enough electricity to power thousands of homes.

Following the first match between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12, Toronto Hydro reported a peak load of 2.23 MW at Toronto Stadium, which the energy company says is equivalent to the electricity needed to power 2,230 homes at once.

Big matches don't just draw crowds, they draw power. ⚡💪

💡 The energy behind the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match could power the equivalent of 2,230 homes at once!

In real terms, that was a peak load of 2.23 MW at Toronto Stadium during the match.

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— Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) June 13, 2026

During the June 17 Ghana vs. Panama match, the stadium's peak usage reached a slightly lower but still impressive 2.13 MW. ​

Matchday metrics! ​

💡 Imagine roughly 2,130 stadium lights shining all at once. ​

That's the peak power used at Toronto Stadium during Ghana vs. Panama as it reached 2.13 MW. ​

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— Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) June 18, 2026

Maybe it was that trademark German efficiency, but power usage declined even more during the Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire match on June 20. Power usage peaked at 2.09 MW — enough to power a mid-sized Toronto neighbourhood — before dropping off near the close of the match.

As the Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire match kicked off, so did energy demand! ​

Toronto Stadium used the same amount of energy as a mid-sized Toronto neighbourhood with 2,090+ homes. ​

It peaked at 2.09 MW during the 5 p.m. hour, then dropped off to 1.92 MW as the game wound down.… pic.twitter.com/FVZSeyYppT

— Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) June 21, 2026

However, the peak electricity usage of the World Cup in Toronto so far was on Monday evening, when Croatia and Panama squared off. Toronto Stadium hit a peak of 2.34 MW, which Toronto Hydro says is enough to simultaneously charge 234,000 smartphones.

Just how much power did the Croatia vs. Panama match at Toronto Stadium use? ⚽🥅

The equivalent of 234,000 smartphones charging simultaneously as it peaked at 2.34 MW! 📱⚡

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— Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) June 24, 2026

The final two matches at Toronto Stadium will take place on Friday, June 26, with Senegal facing Iraq in a final Group Stage match, and a yet-to-be-determined Round of 32 match-up on Thursday, July 2.