Rogers Centre Roof Time

Now known as rogers centre this world class entertainment facility has been home to the toronto blue jays since june 5 1989.

Rogers centre roof time.

Roof modernization project video rogers centre recently completed a massive retrofit to the many systems that open and close the expansive retractable roof. In june 1989 ellisdon completed construction on the world s first retractable roof stadium also known as the rogers centre. The 52 000 seat stadium is home to the toronto blue jays and the toronto argonauts and attracts over six million spectators annually. The upgrades also expedite the accurate identification of any issues and direct staff to the most appropriate preventive maintenance and repairs.

Below are some of the factors taken into consideration before reaching a decision to close the roof at rogers centre. The blue jays strive to make rogers centre an outdoor facility by having the roof open as often as possible. Rogers centre roof damage caused by ice falling off the cn tower. However the comfort of our guests is a high priority and is always taken into consideration.

2016 october 4 rogers centre opens its roof for the first time in blue jays postseason history during the american league wild card game against the baltimore orioles. The roof now closes and opens smoothly and quietly in just 20 minutes compared to the previous 40 to 45 minutes. 128 2018 april 16 a scheduled blue jays game against the kansas city royals is cancelled due to the retractable roof having a hole as a result of the mid april.