City of Toronto issues order to fix ‘unsafe building’ after Rogers Stadium damaged by storm
Posted September 3, 2026 11:41 am.
Last Updated September 4, 2026 6:39 pm.
The City of Toronto has issued an “Order to Remedy Unsafe Building” to Rogers Stadium after an intense storm ripped across Toronto Wednesday and caused what Live Nation called “significant damage” to the outdoor performance venue.
The order was issued following an inspection of the 50,000-capacity venue in the Downsview Park area, which nearby residents say took a direct hit from the storm
“It was very powerful, it was violent is what it was,” one woman told 680 NewsRadio.
Drone footage captured by CityNews in the aftermath of the storm on Thursday showed crumpled metal and debris.
No events were taking place at the time of the storm.
In a statement to CityNews, a spokesperson for Live Nation said no injuries were reported and that it is “currently assessing the extent of the damage.”
“Safety for employees, fans, artists and vendors is always paramount for any part of our operations,” they added. “Rogers Stadium operates under extensive operational oversite and undergoes a rigorous safety inspection process administered by City officials. Our engineers have been working with the City of Toronto from the beginning of this project and continue to do so.”
The intense weather brought torrential rain, large hail and the risk of a tornado to wide swaths of southern Ontario as skies darkened over downtown Toronto and hail pummelled neighbourhoods further north.
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With files from Carl Hanstke, 680 NewsRadio; and Shauna Hunt, CityNews
