The Toronto Blue Jays have shown off their latest round of renovations at Rogers Centre.
The foul territory area looks different this season with the changes to the 100-level bowl. The media tour comes four days before the Blue Jays’ home opener against Seattle on April 8.
The section behind home plate has also received a noticeable upgrade, with new seating. Cup holders are also sure to be a popular addition to baseball fans.
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The $300-million project, announced on July 27, 2023, is part of the next phase of renovations at the ballpark. Phase 1 focused on outfield renovations, which were unveiled at the start of last season.
It’s the second phase of renovations at Rogers Centre, which will become the sixth-oldest active MLB ballpark once the Athletics move from Oakland, Calif., to Las Vegas.
“By completely rebuilding the 100-level seating bowl, we are introducing an authentic ballpark viewing experience, with sightlines designed specifically for fans to enjoy Blue Jays baseball,” said Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, back in July when the renovations were announced.
Structural demolition of the lower bowl occurred between October 13-26, 2023, where an average of 350 workers were on-site daily. The process included removing and recycling 26.5 million pounds of concrete and three million pounds of steel.
Field-level excavation took place between October 23 and November 6, 2023, during which 780 truckloads of materials were removed from the Rogers Centre and 530 loads were brought in.
With files from Sportsnet staff