Media Advisory - BMO Field Expansion Tour with Toronto Mayor John Tory and MLSE President & CEO Tim Leiweke

TORONTO, April 9, 2015 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	In anticipation of Toronto FC's home opener on May 10, MLSE will host media a hard hat tour for the first look at the newly expanded and upgraded BMO Field tomorrow.
	Tim Leiweke, MLSE President & CEO and Bob Hunter, Chief Project Development Officer at MLSE, will lead a tour of the stadium's progress for Toronto Mayor John Tory and media.
	Last September, Canada's only soccer-first stadium underwent Phase One of a $120 million expansion that will include the addition of 8,400 seats, new washrooms and concession stands, a full HD video board, upgraded suites and clubs, a state of the art lighting and sound system and reinforced turf upgrade.  Phase Two will begin in September, 2015 and includes the addition of a canopy covering the stadium's grandstands.
WHO:	Mayor John Tory
	Tim Leiweke, President & CEO, MLSE
	Bob Hunter, Chief Project Development Officer, MLSE
	Interview and Photo opportunities available
	*** PLEASE NOTE: BMO Field remains a construction site. Hard hats and boots will be provided. Media interested in attending the tour are asked to RSVP to Abby Albino by 5 p.m., Thursday, April 9 so that hard hats and boots can be arranged.***
WHEN:	Friday, April 10, 2015
	11 a.m.
WHERE:	Gate 4
	BMO Field
	170 Princes' Blvd
	Toronto, Ontario
	M6K 3C3

SOURCE Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.

Media Contacts: Abby Albino, [email protected], 416-815-5455, Jamie Deans, [email protected], 416-815-5445, Dave Haggith [email protected], 416-815-5790