Rogers Centre

Overview

Home of the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Rogers Centre is an engineering landmark: the first stadium in the world with a fully retractable motorised roof, opened in 1989.

Highlights

• Retractable roof: Four panels open in 20 minutes.
• Game-day atmosphere: 49,000-capacity crowd on baseball nights.
• Tours: Behind-the-scenes stadium tours available on non-event days.

History

Opened as SkyDome in 1989 at a cost of C$570 million; renamed Rogers Centre in 2005.

Visitor Tips

• Cheap seats: 500-level tickets often under C$20.
• Duration: 3 hours for a game.