Formerly known as the SkyDome, the Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium situated near the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto. It is the home of Toronto Blue Jays. The stadium got its current name after its takeover by Roger Communications in 2005. The stadium opened on June 3rd, 1989. The stadium has a seating capacity of 49,539 and has a Field Turf surface.

The opening of the stadium was broadcast live on the CBC channel by Brian Williams. Rogers Centre is the first stadium to have a fully-retractable motorized roof. Also, attached to the stadium is a 348 room hotel, first for a stadium. It plays host to several major events such as concerts.

Rogers Stadium has hosted a number of important games like the 1992 and 1993 World Series, 1991 All-Star Game etc. First round games of the 2009 World Baseball Classic are also scheduled to be held here. Rogers Centre is one of the most places for concerts with performances by leading stars like U2, Avril Lavigne, Madonna, Backstreet Boys, etc. The centre also has 143,000 square feet of exhibition space for various display purposes. WWE’s WrestleMania XVIII recorded the largest attendance in the Roger’s Centre.