Rogers Centre
Toronto, Canada
Summer 2013
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Game Day Atmosphere: Toronto and Canadians in general seem to really rally around their Blue Jays. After all, it is the only MLB team in their country. Lots of Blue Jays jerseys in the streets several hours prior to game time.
Stay: Downtown right by the ball park. There are several hotels that are only 2-3 blocks from Rogers Centre.
View: When the roof is closed it is just another dome. When we were there the roof was closed due to some light rain and very humid conditions for Toronto. I hear from locals that when the roof is open the view of the CN Tower is amazing. They tell me it's usually 50/50 open/closed.
Arrive: Just plan on walking from a nearby hotel. Not much parking if you drive. Many public transit options as well that take you right near the park. Get to the park early! We've never seen so many fans in a park so early. It was very crowded for pre-game food and gift shops in the stadium.
Concessions: A very good representation of Toronto with many options featuring different foods. Many people around us were opting for the largest foot long I've ever seen piled on with cheese and chili. We just stuck with the typical ballpark food of hotdogs, pretzels, and peanuts.
Not advertised: Seating is very cramped (the most cramped we've experienced besides Fenway and Wrigley) with no cup holders, even in the field box seats close to the action. Also, no padded seating unless you are immediately behind home plate.
Not in the box score: Blue Jay fans are very loyal and we experience the most heart-felt national anthem in any park we visited. They belted out "O Canada" in unison with the featured singer before the game.
Final Box: Toronto Blue Jays 11 Minnesota Twins 5
Attendance: 43,795 Time: 3:12