Get ready for some international college football! The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is taking its game north of the border, as Syracuse and Wake Forest have announced they'll kick off their 2027 season in Toronto, Canada.
Scheduled as a Week Zero matchup, the Orange and Demon Deacons will face off at BMO Field on either August 28 or 29, with national broadcast coverage on ABC or ESPN. This marks a historic first—BMO Field, typically home to the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, MLS's Toronto FC, and the Canadian national soccer teams, will host its inaugural NCAA college football game. The venue is also set to welcome matches for this summer's FIFA World Cup, adding to its growing sports legacy.
For fans, this game offers a unique travel opportunity. Syracuse's campus in New York is just a four-hour drive from Toronto, making it a manageable road trip for Orange supporters. Meanwhile, Wake Forest will count this as one of their home ACC games, adding an intriguing twist to the conference schedule.
The ACC has been expanding its global footprint, with other international games on the horizon this fall, including North Carolina vs. TCU in Dublin, Ireland, and N.C. State vs. Virginia in Rio de Janeiro. For the Orange and Demon Deacons, this Toronto clash promises to be a memorable season opener—perfect for fans looking to gear up in their team's colors and experience football in a new setting.
