Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON

Stadiums and arenas have come a long way since the birth of professional sports. With the ability to host a number of events in one spot, stadiums now host events from sports to music concerts. The Rogers Centre in Toronto is a state of the art stadium with just this capability.

Rogers Centre features 143,000 square feet of space on the field and 12.7 acres encompassing the entire area. The ceiling is 310 feet and can be adjusted to a lower or higher height to accommodate any needs. The roof is also fully retractable; a world's first, which takes about 20 minutes.  Rogers Centre is home to both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argonauts, not to mention a Hard Rock Café.

Rogers Centre hosts numerous events such as sports but also motor sports, a variety of shows, and conventions. There is ample parking for all Rogers Centre events. Occupancy depends on the events. For examples there is a capacity of 46,105 for Baseball games and anywhere between 10,000 and 55,000 for concerts. To give an idea of the size of the Rogers Centre; eight 747 planes can easily fit inside.

Rogers Centre has a few restaurants in the vicinity and in the stadium itself. There are several hotels in proximity which makes it simple for visitors to catch a game or concert. The concession stands of the Centre features a wide selection on the varied menus. Though guests are allowed to bring in outside food there are limitations and requirements. Beer is sold inside the stadium as there is no outside alcohol allowed.

Rogers Centre is a wonderful addition to Toronto which attracts visitors and talent to the city.