Blue Jays to reduce foul territory on field as part of 100 level renovations
Posted July 27, 2023 11:24 am.
Last Updated July 27, 2023 11:45 am.
As the Toronto Blue Jays continue their quest for a playoff berth, the club is already looking ahead to next season with the launch of 2024 season ticket sales as well as unveiling the next phase of its planned $300 million renovations at Rogers Centre.
The team says the current 100-level seating bowl and structure – from foul pole to foul pole – will be fully demolished and rebuilt specifically for baseball viewing with the goal of bringing fans even closer to the action. The key feature will see foul territory reduced by approximately 3,000 square feet between the middle of the infield dirt (just past the bases) to before the warning track on both sides of the diamond.
The club says this will result in additional legroom, wider seats between the dugouts, and improved sightlines with seats facing the infield.
“Our goal from the onset of renovations was to transform Rogers Centre from a stadium to a ballpark, and we are excited to build off the enthusiasm and popularity of the new Outfield District in this next phase of projects,” said Blue Jays president/CEO Mark Shapiro. “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.”
A before and after rendering of the new look Level 100 seating at Rogers Centre in 2024. (Courtesy Toronto Blue Jays)
The team redid the outfield prior to the 2023 home opener, introducing a new “outfield district” that contains five distinct neighbourhoods and many new social spaces designed to transform the 33-year-old stadium into a ballpark.
The team says season ticket members will have first access to seats in the new 100 level, in addition to guaranteed access to all 2023 Blue Jays postseason home games.
Phase 2 of the scheduled renovations is expected to be completed prior to the 2024 home opener.
For the second year in a row, the Blue Jays will open the season with 10 road games to allow more time for the renovations to be completed.
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