Rogers Centre, originally SkyDome, is one of Canada's most famous stadiums and the country's only Major League Baseball venue. Opened in 1989 beside the CN Tower, it became globally known for its retractable roof and multi-purpose design. Recent renovations have shifted the stadium from a generic multi-use bowl toward a more baseball-specific experience.

The Rogers Centre — opened in 1989 as SkyDome — was the world's first stadium with a fully retractable motorized roof. It revolutionized stadium design and remains a landmark of Toronto's skyline next to the CN Tower.

A multi-year renovation across 2023 and 2024 rebuilt the outfield and then the 100 and 200 levels around baseball sightlines. The playing surface remains synthetic: the turf manufacturer documented an AstroTurf Diamond Series system installed as part of the 2024 lower-bowl work, alongside a permanent dirt infield area.

41,500 baseball after renovations

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Post-renovation capacity differs from older SkyDome numbers.

• Opened June 3, 1989 as SkyDome.
• Home of the Toronto Blue Jays and famous for its retractable roof beside the CN Tower.
• MLB guide lists current capacity as over 41,000 after major Blue Jays renovations, while historic SkyDome capacity was higher.

1. 1989SkyDome opens June 3 — first retractable-roof stadium in the world
2. 1992Blue Jays win first World Series at SkyDome
3. 1993Joe Carter's walk-off Game 6 home run wins the second straight World Series
4. 2005Renamed Rogers Centre after Rogers purchase
5. 2023Phase 1 of major renovation completed
6. 2024Phase 2 (lower bowl) completed with a new AstroTurf Diamond Series synthetic surface

Current

• Toronto Blue Jays

Past

• Toronto Argonauts
• Toronto Raptors (1995–1999)
• Buffalo Bills (Toronto Series 2008–2013)

• 1992 & 1993 World Series (Blue Jays back-to-back titles)
• 2015 & 2016 ALCS
• Multiple Grey Cups (1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2007, 2012, 2016)
• WrestleMania VI (1990) — first WrestleMania outside the US, 67,678 fans

After the renovation, the new 100-level is angled toward the infield with dramatically improved sightlines. The Outfield District behind the bullpens is a destination zone with bars and group spaces. The TD Clubhouse and Stadium Club premium experiences run along the lower bowl. 500-level cheap seats remain the bargain of summer in Toronto.

Direct PATH connection to Union Station. The UP Express from Pearson Airport runs to Union in 25 minutes. Plentiful Green P lots downtown; arrive early for Friday and Saturday games.

The renovation added a major food upgrade — Carbone pizza, smoked-meat sandwiches, Steam Whistle (brewed across the street) and a much broader local craft beer lineup. The CN Tower restaurants are a 5-minute walk.

The retractable roof closes for rain, cold, or extreme heat — games are almost never postponed once you're in the building.

What to check before you go

• bag policy
• prohibited items
• camera/video rules
• mobile tickets
• cashless payments
• re-entry
• accessibility entrances
• transit and parking
• door times
• food and beverage
• family washrooms
• sensory/accessibility accommodations

Official policy sources

• Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre Tours

  Official tours page describes Classic/Pregame/Ultimate tour options; valid game ticket may be required for gameday experiences.

• Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre Tourism

  Official tourism page frames Rogers Centre as a downtown Toronto visitor experience.

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  Rogers Centre Tours

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  Inside Rogers Centre: Stadium Tour + New Renovations

  Renovation-era walkthrough/sightline texture.

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No verified attendance entries in our archive yet for Rogers Centre. We only publish crowd figures we can tie to a named source, so this section stays empty rather than showing estimates.

Browse the full archive How we read these numbers

• Understanding the numbersStadium Capacity vs Attendance: Why Figures Can DifferListed capacity, announced attendance and the number of people actually inside a Canadian stadium are three different figures. Here is how to read each one.
• Clearing up the confusionRogers Centre vs Rogers Arena vs Rogers Place: Three Different BuildingsRogers Centre is a Toronto baseball stadium, Rogers Arena is a Vancouver hockey arena, and Rogers Place is an Edmonton hockey arena. Here is how to tell them apart.

Last verified May 20, 2026

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