Capacity 9,600 | Field size 110 x 75 m Built 1974–1975 | |
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Full name Allan A. Lamport Stadium Similar Exhibition Place, Varsity Stadium, Ricoh Coliseum, BMO Field, Trinity Bellwoods Park | ||
Allan lamport stadium
Allan A. Lamport Stadium, also known as The Den, is a multi-purpose stadium on King Street West in the Liberty Village neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, currently serving as the home field of the Toronto Wolfpack and the Canada national rugby league team. The 9,600 seating capacity stadium was previously used for soccer, with the playing surface dually marked for both soccer and field hockey. The stadium was named for long-time Toronto politician Allan Lamport, who was associated with sporting activities in the city.
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- Facility
- Soccer
- Rugby League
- Lacrosse
- Non sports usage
- References
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Facility
Lamport Stadium was built during the winter and spring of 1974–1975 on the site of the notorious Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women, and opened on July 1, 1975.
Since construction, the playing surface has been artificial turf. The artificial turf was most recently replaced in 2008 by Dol Turf.
As part of a deal with the city to convert BMO Field to natural grass, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment spent $1.2 million adding a winter bubble to Lamport Stadium in the winter of 2009–2010. During the winter-time, the field is covered by the dome. The indoor field measures 68 metres by 105 metres, allowing a full eleven-a-side game. MLSE has a license from the city to run community soccer programs during the winter under the bubble.
Soccer
Both SC Toronto and Major League Soccer team Toronto FC's Academy side played their Canadian Soccer League home games at Lamport Stadium. The OUA's Ryerson Rams soccer teams also call the stadium home. In 2014, the Serbian White Eagles of the Canadian Soccer League and Internacional de Toronto of League1 Ontario also played their home games at the stadium.
Rugby League
It was announced on 21 May, 2012, that Lamport Stadium would be the new home of the Canada national rugby league team, the Wolverines. Their first game of 2013, the Colonial Cup opener against the United States national rugby league team saw a crowd of nearly 8,000 turn out to witness a thrilling comeback from the Wolverines. It will also play host to Toronto's new professional rugby league club, Toronto Wolfpack, which will compete in the third-tier British League 1 competition beginning in 2017.
Lacrosse
The Toronto Nationals played their 2010 season at Lamport Stadium before moving to Hamilton.
Non-sports usage
Besides sporting events, the stadium also hosts a major Caribana event each summer: the crowning ceremony for the King and Queen of Caribana.