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View from the CN Tower

View of the Field

 
Bullpen
  
 
     
 
Concession Stand
View of Hotel
 
View of Infield Seating
 

 

Surface:  FieldTurf
Capacity:  50,516
Dimensions:  Left 328 ft.  Centerfield 400 ft.  Right 328 ft.
Stadium Opened:  June 5, 1989
Date Visited: April 18, 2006

Food:

Before the start of the 2005 season, the concession stands in Rogers Centre were all renovated.  From what I have heard, food selection was improved drastically. The stadium contained the usual:  pizza, hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, etc.

Atmosphere:

   

Unfortunately, I did not take careful notes on this component of my stadium visit.  Nothing seems to stick out in my mind so the atmosphere must have been fairly consistent with other stadiums.

   The game I went to was played with the roof closed.  From what I have heard, it is a completely different atmosphere when the dome is open and you can see the city lights, CN Tower, etc.  When the roof is closed, it feels more like a shopping mall with a baseball field inside.   

Rest Rooms:

  • Plentiful and clean

 

Sections:

  • Clearly marked and labeled
  • 5 levels of seats

Interesting Facts/Features:

    • Fully retractable motorized roof

    • 70 Hotel rooms which overlook the field.

    • Hard Rock Café’ located in the stadium

    • Large Jumbotron screen – 33 x 100 feet.

    • Ushers waited until the middle of an inning to let fans walk back to their seats when they returned from the concession stands so that your view was not constantly being obstructed.  I have never seen this done anywhere!

    • Security was strict and right on top of inappropriate language by fans.

    • 2 restaurants in the outfield overlooking the field:  “Windows” and “Sightlines”.

    • There are no bleachers.

    • The pitcher’s mound is actually floating on water so that the water can be drained and the mound is then lowered so other sports can use the field.

    • Several of the seats are on tracks and move in order to switch from baseball mode to football mode.

    • Along the way to the stadium numerous hot dog and fries stands line Front St.

    • Seats in the upper level are cushioned.

    • CN Tower is located next to the stadium.

     

    Overall Rating: 6.5

    Questions? Comments? E-Mail me:amanda@baseballstadiumreviews.com