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Is the dome open? Toronto Blue Jays seen testing Rogers Centre roof

Adam Laskaris
Adam Laskaris
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Apr 29 2025, 5:57 pm
Is the dome open? Toronto Blue Jays seen testing Rogers Centre roof
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It could be said that there are two unofficial Opening Days for Toronto Blue Jays games.

Of course, there’s the actual Opening Day, where Toronto plays their first home regular season game of the year, usually in March when temperatures are still hovering around zero.

And then, somewhere between four and eight weeks later, there’s the second, perhaps more anticipated, Opening Day, where the Rogers Centre roof is opened for the first time each season.

Famously known as the world’s first retractable roof on a sporting venue when it opened in 1989, the Rogers Centre’s precipitation control mechanism may not be as awe-inspiring as it once was.

But it’s still a staple of Toronto culture, and could be making its debut this week. While Toronto has already seen two of its road games this season be delayed and eventually postponed by inclement weather, that hasn’t been a problem in Toronto for most of the franchise’s history.

Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall was among those who spotted the Rogers Centre roof being toyed with on Monday by stadium staff, testing that it was still opening and closing as expected.

With an average time of about 20 minutes to fully close or open, the Blue Jays can only test the Rogers Centre roof in warmer weather, as colder climates can damage both the roof and the stadium interior.

The Blue Jays are at home this week for two different three-game series against American League opponents, kicking off on Tuesday. They’re taking on the Boston Red Sox first, before eventually hosting the Cleveland Guardians from Thursday through Sunday.

Given that a bit of rain is forecast for Toronto throughout Tuesday, the Blue Jays have not yet made a public announcement regarding whether they will open for the first time this season.

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