MLS commissioner backs possible winter use of Montreal’s Big O
CF Montreal winter venue options take shape as MLS eyes colder months in 2027. See why Olympic Stadium could offer a stronger future for cold-weather soccer.
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Montreal’s Olympic Stadium could serve as a strong winter venue for CF Montreal if it is renovated further.
The comments come as MLS prepares to shift its season format in 2027, which will add more matches during colder months. Because CF Montreal plays at the outdoor Saputo Stadium, the club is looking at alternatives for winter conditions.
The Olympic Stadium is already in the middle of a major roof reconstruction project valued at $870 million, and Garber’s remarks add momentum to discussions about whether the venue could be adapted for soccer in the winter.