Rogers Centre renovation: Blue Jays unveil four brand-new outfield neighbourhoods opening for 2023 season
The Toronto Blue Jays today unveil four brand-new outfield neighbourhoods plus a redesigned WestJet Flight Deck and distinct new group options, opening to fans in time for the 2023 Home Opener presented by TD on April 11. Today’s announcement is part of the first phase of the multi-year renovations to Rogers Centre that will transform the stadium into a ballpark through a series of projects focused on modernizing the fan experience and building world-class player facilities.
The new outfield district offers differentiated experiences to fit the unique interests of Blue Jays fans through distinct themes, menu offerings, décor, and vantage points. Like the popular WestJet Flight Deck, each neighbourhood will be available to all ticketed fans, with single game tickets on sale now (bluejays.com/tickets).
Four Unique Outfield Neighbourhoods
Corona Rooftop Patio (500L right field) – a rooftop patio oasis, nestled in Toronto’s iconic skyline; the perfect place to gather with your friends
Corona and the Blue Jays are bringing extra sunshine into the ballpark in this new rooftop patio oasis; situated beneath the CN Tower, fans become a part of Toronto’s skyline in the highest section of Rogers Centre’s iconic rooftop
Menu highlights: everything fans want in a summer patio menu, headlined by the full Corona family of products, plus frozen cocktails and modern takes on ballpark classics
Park Social (500L left field) – a park within the park for fans of all ages featuring games and comfortable places to hang out
A casual, open-air space where the best of Toronto’s parks are brought into the ballpark
Menu highlights: food truck-style eats, such as bacon-pepper grilled cheese, brownie sundaes, and milkshakes
The Stop (100L center field behind the batter’s eye) – your neighbourhood bar to grab a drink with friends before first pitch
In an ode to stadium history, The Stop sits behind the batter’s eye in a space originally planned as a transit stop, showcasing the many different neighbourhoods in which Toronto’s transit system runs through
Menu highlights: diverse food offerings and quick drinks, including Jamaican beef patties, banh mi sandwiches, and signature cocktails
The Catch Bar (100L above the visitors’ bullpen) – perched above the visitors’ bullpen with unprecedented views; the place to be seen and catch a home run
Sleek and modern, The Catch Bar sits above the visitors’ bullpen offering views of the ballpark like never before
Menu highlights: classic cocktails and trendy food bites, such as mac and cheese with Montreal smoked meat, Cuban sandwiches, and brioche pretzel bites
In addition to the four neighbourhood spaces, the Blue Jays are introducing renovated and new group spaces, offering fans unique event options for their next ballpark outing. Spaces will be available to all ticketed fans when not reserved for a group.
WestJet Flight Deck (200L center field) – the space fans know (and love!) has a brewery-style refresh with new food and drink options, such as BBQ brisket and jerk chicken nachos
Fans can now host group events with varying capacities (50 to 300 fans) in parts of this fan-favourite space; the full WestJet Flight Deck will be available to all ticketed fans when not reserved by a group, while upper sections will remain open for most games
200L Terrace (right field corner) – with direct bar access, this new space is perfect for an unforgettable outing, with amazing views directly over right field and capacity for 100 to 150 fans
100L Mezzanine (right field corner) – bring your party to the action in this brand-new space with incredible views directly beside the visitors’ bullpen, and in stellar home run catching territory; capacity is approximately 50 to 60 fans
Fans looking for more details on the new neighbourhood and group spaces, as well as ongoing construction progress, should visit bluejays.com/renovation and @BlueJays on social media. The Blue Jays look forward to showcasing the finished product before the Home Opener on April 11!
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About the Rogers Centre Renovation
On July 28, 2022, the Toronto Blue Jays announced a multi-year $300 million privately funded renovation that will transform Rogers Centre from a stadium into a ballpark through a series of projects focused on modernizing the fan experience and building world-class player facilities.
“We are committed to building a sustainable championship organization for years to come, and this renovation to Rogers Centre will give new and lifelong Blue Jays fans a ballpark where they can proudly cheer on their team,” said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays. “This project would not be possible without the support of Edward Rogers, Tony Staffieri, and our Rogers ownership group, who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Blue Jays, both in fielding the best team to win championships, as well as in the infrastructure needed to create a modern ballpark for our fans and players.”
“This renovation to Rogers Centre will deliver an enhanced ballpark experience for fans of Canada’s team so they can gather to cheer on the Blue Jays and make cherished memories with family and friends, as they have for the last 33 years,” said Edward Rogers, Chair of the Toronto Blue Jays and Chair of the Board, Rogers Communications. “We proudly support the efforts of Mark and the entire Blue Jays leadership team as they embark on this project, and we have the utmost confidence in their ability to build both a winning team on the field and a modern ballpark that meets the evolving needs of our passionate Blue Jays fans.”
Rogers Centre was conceptualized as a multi-purpose stadium when it opened in 1989 and has not undergone a large-scale renovation in its 33-year history. The scope of this project addresses the most important challenges with the current stadium, while not rushing the necessary long-term work to maintain the ballpark for future generations of fans.
A series of projects are phased over two to three offseasons:
2022-23 offseason projects, completed for the 2023 Home Opener
100 level and 200 level outfield
Creation of multiple new social spaces with patios, drink rails, bars, and viewing platforms
Raised bullpens surrounded by traditional and new bleacher seats, as well as social viewing areas that look into the bullpens to increase fan and player interaction
100L seats brought forward to the new outfield walls to brings fans closer to the game
500 level
Two new social decks in right and left field ( Corona Rooftop Patio and Park Social)
Replacing every 500L seat from the originals when the building opened
Field level
5,000 sq. ft. weight room
Players’ family room
Staff locker rooms
2023-2024 offseason projects *designs and full scope in progress
- 100 level infield
- Field level premium clubs and social spaces
- Clubhouses and player facilities
After a successful partnership on the Blue Jays Player Development Complex in Dunedin, FL, the club is once again working with industry-leading Populous on architectural design, while PCL Construction is the construction partner for the first phase of projects.