G.L.17
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Shots from Friday night's game.
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daptive
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Having been to 4 games already. This renovation has been amazing, everyone seems to be having a great time, the product on and off the field has been tremendous.
I'm extremely excited for infield phase 2. Those wide open concourses makes it feel a lot less like 'concrete bowl' and a lot more like a field.
UrbanOzz
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amazing! haven't been yet. im going to the cricket jersey giveaway night. one thing i haven't seen that you showed is how open the concourses look out there. that's great!
jje1000
Senior Member
First images I've seen where there's actually some atmosphere/vibe at the Rogers Centre.
I hope they'll add more of these public terraces down the road if these are a success, and perhaps consider adding some rim lighting to the inside of the dome to reduce that 'inside-ness' feeling when it's closed?
T.E.C.II
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The only thing I don't like is how wonky the outfield wall looks. I know they didn't want the stadium to feel "cookie cutter", it just looks awkward to me.
C-mac
Senior Member
yeah I'm trying to decide what I think of it too. The nice thing is that's an easy fix. If they don't like it they can fix it next year when they do the whole lower bowl.
Dan416
Senior Member
Dumb question, what is this outfield wall you're referring to?
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
It's the outer limits of the playing field (within fair territory). It's covered in various ads and goes up and down in height. If the ball is hit over this wall, it's a home run. If the ball bounces then goes over the wall, it's a ground-rule double.
I agree with @T.E.C.II, it looks like they are trying too hard to make the wall interesting the way it goes up and down. Some gradual transition in height would have been fine.
I agree with @T.E.C.II, it looks like they are trying too hard to make the wall interesting the way it goes up and down. Some gradual transition in height would have been fine.
UrbanOzz
Active Member
personally, i love the wall.
ChesterCopperpot
Senior Member
Some of the premium new spaces coming to the lower bowl
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
Looks and feels very open space concept from those pics. Almost like you can go use the washroom without ever missing the game...
T.E.C.II
Active Member
More video/images here: https://bluejays.fanportal-mlb.com/beyond/#the-space
G.L.17
Senior Member
Shi Davidi included a rendering of the space beside the new batting practice spot beneath the seats:
Davy88
New Member
Is the 100-level seating part of this addition to phase 2?
CanadianNational
Senior Member
These are the first shots of the stadium interior I've ever seen where it looks genuinely friendly. I've been skeptical about the renos, but from these shots, they look great!
The people milling about, the proximity of the players, colour, new controlled but open spaces...it all seems to work well with the stupendous views of the interior one gets. That's a heady contrast.
Good stuff!