Rogers Centre

Upgrades to the 33-year-old ballpark will try to address problems with the stadium that critics say has too much concrete and not enough personality.

Step 1 of the transformation from stadium to ballpark is set to begin this fall. Structurally, the building is sound, and the downtown location is among the best in the game. Almost all those items are either complete or scheduled to begin within the next couple seasons. In an urban environment, in a cold-weather environment, in a stadium without drainage, maybe it’s something we can tap into science to think about how we can do it in a new stadium, but it’s not part of this mid-term solution.” “We looked at everything in the scope and magnitude. One notable omission from the renovations was the installation of natural grass. In the 100-level outfield, the stands will be extended down to the outfield wall, eliminating the service-level gap that currently exists. Part of that involves bringing fans closer to the field. Almost an identical viewing experience from everywhere in the stadium, the only thing that changes is the view you have of the field, the experience doesn't change.” By then, there will also be new clubhouses and player facilities contained within the bowels of the park. The first stage, scheduled to be completed before opening day next year, will focus almost exclusively on the outfield. Pretty soon, they’ll have a ballpark to call their own.

The Toronto Blue Jays have revealed renderings for the first phase of their upcoming Rogers Centre renovation, a $300-million, privately-funded project that ...

But more important for fans in Rogers Centre’s outfield seats are the balls that don’t land in play. But the club is now framing the project as one that will be “phased over the coming two to three off-seasons,” suggesting some work could spill over to the winter of 2024-25 if construction is delayed or contractors run into supply chain issues. The club’s analytics department has spent time modelling how the changes could impact the results of balls in play, searching for an alignment that will not dramatically alter Rogers Centre’s competitive nature. Throughout the current renovation process, the building’s capacity will reduce as current seats are converted to fan congregation spaces. Outfield seats in the 500 level will be removed, as well, making way for a pair of new non-ticketed areas overlooking left and right field where fans can gather and watch games. But this will be Rogers Centre’s first major renovation since the stadium opened. Beneath the surface, the club will build a new family area and 5,000-sq. It’ll be closer to the field of play and create more interaction with our fans. The ballpark’s bullpens will be raised from the field of play and surrounded by both traditional and bleacher seating, as well as viewing platforms that will allow fans to watch relievers warming up to enter games. The club’s renderings depict a bar in the right-field corner and seating within the outfield walls. “I think they'll enjoy some of the hometown flavor as our fans will be right on top of the visiting bullpen.” An arena that could be converted from a baseball configuration to a football one and back.

For the first time in 33 years, the home of the Toronto Blue Jays will undergo a massive $300-million renovation that will see the city's stadium ...

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TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are determined to modernize Rogers Centre. Team president Mark Shapiro announc...

Les Blue Jays de Toronto ont dévoilé la première phase des rénovations qui rajeunira leur domicile, le Rogers Centre, jeudi.

À l’origine, la seule formation canadienne du circuit comptait étendre l’ensemble des rénovations sur deux saisons mortes. Cette première phase permettra surtout de refaire une beauté aux estrades situés dans le champ. Les Blue Jays de Toronto ont dévoilé la première phase des rénovations qui rajeunira leur domicile, le Rogers Centre, jeudi.

Mais maintenant que les installations en Floride sont à jour, on savait que le Rogers Centre allait être le prochain. Et voilà qu'aujourd'hui, le club vient de ...

Le but à long terme? Les installations pour les gars seront adaptées et le gym des joueurs sera notamment pimpé. Mais maintenant que les installations en Floride sont à jour, on savait que le Rogers Centre allait être le prochain.

For the first time in 33 years, the home of the Toronto Blue Jays will undergo a massive $300-million renovation that will see the city's stadium ...

The second set of renovations will begin in the 2023-2024 offseason and include upgrades to the 100 level infield, field level premium clubs and social spaces, and clubhouses and player facilities. In the 500 level, there will be two new social decks, similar to the existing WestJet Flight Deck, where fans can grab a drink and socialize with other fans regardless of where their seats are. The first phase of renovations will begin in the 2022-2023 offseason, starting with the 100 level and 200 level outfield.

Les Blue Jays de Toronto souhaitent moderniser le Rogers Centre et ils le feront au coût de 300 millions $ lors des trois prochains hivers.

«Nous voulons fournir aux joueurs les ressources, les outils et les espaces qui vont favoriser une culture de champions et les attentes qui en sont dignes, a dit Shapiro. Une saison de 162 matches est très très exigeante, et nous voulons créer un environnement où la préparation et la récupération seront optimales.» On va aussi apporter des améliorations à la salle familiale pour les conjointes et les enfants des joueurs. «Nous voulons des sections invitantes pour les familles et pour les groupes, a dit Shapiro. Des sections amenant différentes façons de voir un match, pas juste à partir de sièges.»

Les Blue Jays de Toronto souhaitent moderniser le Rogers Centre et ils le feront au coût de 300 millions lors des trois prochains hivers.

« Nous voulons fournir aux joueurs les ressources, les outils et les espaces qui vont favoriser une culture de champions et les attentes qui en sont dignes, a dit Shapiro. Une saison de 162 matchs est très très exigeante, et nous voulons créer un environnement où la préparation et la récupération seront optimales. « Nous voulons des sections invitantes pour les familles et pour les groupes, a dit Shapiro. Des sections amenant différentes façons de voir un match, pas juste à partir de sièges. » Le président des Blue Jays, Mark Shapiro, a dévoilé le projet de rénovation du domicile des Blue Jays, qui inclut notamment le remplacement de tous les sièges au niveau 500 d’ici le début de la prochaine saison.

Team president Mark Shapiro announced on Thursday that the Blue Jays would be making major renovations to their downtown ballpark. Related Videos. Click to play ...

“All of those seats will be moved right to the fence,” said Shapiro. “There’ll be a new fence line. Shapiro used George Springer’s grand slam in Tuesday night’s 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals as an example of how fans will be moved closer to the action. “We want what a compelling fan experience should be in our modern sports entertainment landscape.”

TORONTO -- For 33 years, Rogers Centre has been a multipurpose stadium that happens to host Major League Baseball games. That's about to change.

This phase will also round out the renovations of player facilities, which will include clubhouses. In the 500 Level, two new “social decks” will be added to left and right field and all 500-Level seats will be replaced from the originals when the building opened. This will include the addition of premium clubs at field level and social spaces. The Blue Jays also plan to raise the bullpens and move 100-Level seating closer to the wall, bringing fans closer to the action. The project, which is privately funded and the first large-scale renovation in the building's history, will begin this winter. This means patios, drink rails, bars and viewing platforms that will allow fans to move through the stadium as the game goes on.

Team president Mark Shapiro announced on Thursday that the Blue Jays would be making major renovations to their downtown ballpark, with the first phase set to ...

“All of those seats will be moved right to the fence,” said Shapiro. “There’ll be a new fence line. Shapiro used George Springer’s grand slam in Tuesday night’s 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals as an example of how fans will be moved closer to the action. “We want what a compelling fan experience should be in our modern sports entertainment landscape.” Rogers Centre is one of only three multi-purpose stadiums left in MLB, along with Oakland’s RingCentral Coliseum and Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field. “I think it’s great. Opened in 1989, Rogers Centre is the seventh oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.

For the first time in 33 years, the home of the Toronto Blue Jays will undergo a massive $300-million renovation that will see the city's stadium ...

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