/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - BMO Field Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Tomorrow/

TORONTO, May 7, 2015 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	In celebration of the grand re-opening of BMO Field and Toronto FC's home opener, MLSE will host a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the team's first practice at the newly expanded stadium Friday morning.
	The ribbon cutting ceremony will include speeches by MLSE chairman, Larry Tanenbaum, MLSE president and CEO Tim Leiweke and City officials.  Toronto FC's full first team and front office will also be on hand to celebrate the occasion.
	Last September, BMO Field 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.  Phase Two will begin in September, 2015 and includes the addition of a canopy covering the stadium's grandstands, a state of the art lighting and sound system and reinforced turf upgrade.
WHO:	Toronto FC first team and front office members
	Larry Tanenbaum, MLSE, Chairman Tim Leiweke, MLSE, President and CEO

Interview and Photo opportunities available

WHEN:	Friday, May 8, 2015
	9:30 a.m. – media arrival time
	10:00 a.m. – event begins
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