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Storm Caused 'Significant Damage' to Rogers Stadium in Toronto

The venue is assessing the damage, as it is set to host events including AC/DC's tour in the coming weeks.

Storm Caused 'Significant Damage' to Rogers Stadium in Toronto
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Billy Eff
By Billy EffSep 03, 2026
Billy Eff

Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets including VICE and Urbania. A passionate advocate for underground music and a musician himself, he has conducted several hundred interviews with artists and industry professionals across a wide range of styles and genres over the past 15 years. He is based in Montréal, Québec.

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Toronto's largest music venue's future is already uncertain, just over a year after opening. After the powerful storm that raged through Toronto on Wednesday, several parts of Rogers Stadium have been affected, Live Nation representatives has said.

Large portions of the venue, including bleachers, seats and structures, have been destroyed and strewn by the storm. Gusts above 110 km/h and large balls of hail pummeled the city, creating flooding in certain areas and leaving many thousands of households in the GTA without electricity.

“As a result of yesterday’s extreme weather, Rogers Stadium sustained significant damage. We are currently assessing the extent of the damage and will provide further information as it becomes available,” Live Nation officials told CTV.

The 50,000-person stadium, which opened last summer, is set to host Australian rockers AC/DC on Sept. 16, though a replacement venue may now be necessary. Built and operated by Live Nation, the temporary music venue is slatedd to be demolished in 2030.

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