Rogers Skydome Roof

The roof weighs 11 000 tons and is held together by 250 000 bolts.
Rogers skydome roof. The stadium is best known for the retractable roof which is one of many innovations that can be found in a stadium that was ahead of its time. Now known as rogers centre this world class entertainment facility has been home to the toronto blue jays since june 5 1989. When the roof is open 91 of the seats and 100 of the field is open to the sky covering an area of 3 2 hectares 7 9 acres. The blue jays strive to make rogers centre an outdoor facility by having the roof open as often as possible.
Since its launch in 1989 the skydome has always been revolutionary as artistic director roland kirouac told. Skydome was renamed rogers centre on february 2 2005. Toronto s skydome now known as rogers centre marked its 30th anniversary on monday. However the comfort of our guests is a high priority and is always taken into consideration.