Frequently Asked Questions

The 2026 CNE is scheduled to run from August 21 to September 7.

The 2025 CNE is scheduled to run from August 15 to September 1, 2025, between the hours of 10 am to Midnight. Exception: Labour day, the grounds will be open from 10am to 9pm, and gates will close at 5pm. View full hours of operation here.

Tickets can be purchased online here or at the gates. Regular CNE tickets are available for purchase online and at the gate from now until September 1st.

Check out the 2025 Event Guide here.

Buildings on the CNE grounds are open from 10 am to 10 pm, from August 15 to September 1. On Labour Day (September 1) buildings will be open from 10 am to 7 pm. View full hours of operation here.

The Midway is open from 11 am to midnight on weekdays and 10 am to midnight on weekends. On Labour Day (September 1) the midway is open from 10 am to 9 pm. View full hours of operation here.

Tickets at the gate can be purchased using MasterCard, Visa, Debit, Visa Debit or cash. All payments will be processed in Canadian dollars.

Visa, MasterCard, Debit and Visa Debit are all accepted forms of payment when purchasing tickets online. All payments will be processed in Canadian dollars.

When tickets become available if you are having trouble purchasing tickets, please email tickets@theex.com or call 416-649-8780 (Local) or 1-844-398-3278 (Toll-free in North America).

Yes. Vendors are able to accept debit/credit payments. However, if needed, there are ATMs available throughout the grounds and in most buildings.

Yes, you can access the CNE grounds for free with your Budweiser Stage and BMO Field ticket.

Yes, you can. Please ensure you ask for a hand stamp before you leave, and you can re-enter on the same day. There is no re-entry after 3 pm on Labour Day.

ATMs are located throughout the CNE grounds and in all buildings. Check the interactive map for specific locations.

Yes, there are lockers available to rent at the CNE! They require a Toonie ($2). Lockers are located at the Princes’ Gates, Kids’ World, Adult Midway (south end). Check the interactive map for specific locations.

Yes. Free public Wi-Fi is available across the CNE grounds.

Smoking is allowed on the CNE grounds with the exception of all buildings and within 9 metres of Kids’ World. Please be considerate of other guests when smoking in designated areas.

Cigarettes are not sold on the CNE grounds.

Yes, wagons are available for rent at Information Booths at the following locations:

• Princes’ Gate;
• GO/TTC Gate and Princess Margaret Fountain

The wagons are available from 10 am to 10 pm at a rate of $10 per day. A $50 refundable deposit is required along with a piece of ID.

Yes, wheelchairs & electric scooters are available for rent. The CNE’s wheelchair and scooter rental program is operated in partnership with Scouts Canada. To make a reservation from August 15 to September 1 please call the Scouts Canada Onsite line 416-649-2296. Learn more here.

NEW! Whimble connects individuals with disabilities to experienced personal support attendants for flexible, on-demand assistance that helps fill gaps in routine support systems. A trained personal care attendant from Whimble will be available on-site throughout the CNE to assist guests with activities of daily living, such as washroom breaks, eating and drinking, gear adjustments, and more. This free service helps ensure that any attendees who require support can relax and fully enjoy their experience. For real-time assistance during the CNE, please fill out this form and an attendant will come to find you. For specific questions or access needs, contact hello@whimble.ca. 

While strollers are not available for rent at the CNE, we’re happy to offer wagon rentals at our information booths located at the Princes’ Gate, GO/TTC Gate, and Princess Margaret Fountain.

If you’ve lost something at the CNE, contact our Lost and Found offices:

• Enercare Centre: (416) 263-3254
• Better Living Centre: (416) 598-7211

We recommend calling one of these offices first to check if your item is still on-site before reaching out to the Toronto Police Service. Our Lost and Found attendants will provide the exact location of your item and give you pick-up instructions.

Toronto Property Unit (416-808-3750). Certain items of value (e.g. cell phones, cameras, passports, cash) will be turned over to Toronto Police Services throughout the event. 

Items not turned over to the Toronto Police Services will be held at the CNE until Monday September 1, 2025, after which these items will be disposed of.

With a variety of indoor and outdoor activities taking place during the 18 days of the fair, the CNE operates rain or shine. Some outdoor attractions or shows may be postponed or cancelled in the event of an electrical storm for the safety of both CNE performers and visitors. In this case, where stage performances are concerned, an announcement will be made from the stage.

Up to date information will become available on this website in the coming months (see the “Experience” section here), view our Daily Handout here, or look out for updates on our online daily schedule.

Click here for a static map of the 2025 CNE grounds.

You can also check out our online maps on our website – perfect for orienting yourself while you’re on the CNE Grounds!

The CNE has two off-site lots and a number of on-site lots. Parking fees for 2025 range from $35 to $45.

Bicycle parking is available at the Saskatchewan gate (west end, near Dufferin) and at the Princes’ Gates (east end, near Strachan), making it easy to park and explore the grounds!

GO Transit: The closest GO Station is Exhibition Station, located right at the grounds.  

TTC: The 511 Bathurst and 509 Harborfront streetcars stop directly in front of the CNE Gates at Exhibition Loop. 

Look out for potential road closures or service changes due to ongoing construction at TTC.ca and Plan Your Trip | GO Transit.  

The CNE is happy to welcome you with your service animal during your visit. There is a limit of one service animal per guest. Services animals will be identified in accordance with AODA rules. For more information visit: Pre-Planning Your CNE Visit – The Ex. Unfortunately, pets are not permitted on CNE grounds.  

There are water bottle refill stations across the grounds. Check the interactive map for specific locations.