10 h. ago Negative stories about Rogers Stadium are ‘branding poison’ for the sponsor, marketers say

TORONTO — As a marketing expert, Markus Giesler was aghast after hearing Coldplay frontman Chris Martin blast Toronto’s brand new Rogers Stadium onstage. “It sent shivers down my spine,” Giesler said of Martin’s comments at the 50,000-capacity venue built to attract big acts to the city over the next five years. When he took the […]

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42 h. ago REVIEW: Coldplay clocks first of four Toronto shows at Rogers Stadium after delay

Coldplay Rogers Stadium Monday night RATING: ***1/2 (3.5 out of four) —- There was at least one major hiccup at British pop band Coldplay’s opening night show – the first of four – at Rogers Stadium in Downsview Park on Monday night. And it’s probably not what you think given initial concertgoer complaints about long […]

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63 h. ago TTC making a whole bunch of changes after disastrous Rogers Stadium debut

British soft-rockers Coldplay are bringing their radio-friendly setlist to Toronto's new Rogers Stadium for a four-show tour stop this week, and it seems just about everyone is scrambling behind the scenes to make sure these concerts aren't disasters like the venue's messy debut on June 29.On the heels of a similar announcement from Live Nation about improving the concertgoer experience, the TTC has announced several changes for two subway stations ahead of Coldplay's first of four shows at Rogers Stadium on Monday evening.Among the handful of changes announced, the transit agency says it will be adding staff at Sheppard West and Wilson stations to improve customer flow and assist passengers in finding the venue. It will also be converting accessible shuttles to full-size TTC buses instead of using its lower-capacity Wheel-Trans vehicles. The commission states that it will also "monitor and make additional changes if needed."ICYMI&h...

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67 h. ago Toronto’s Rogers Stadium set to welcome Coldplay, with crowd control ‘adjustments’

Concertgoers also complained about limited access to water at the stadium with some describing hour-long lineups at bottle filling stations that dispensed warm water in some cases.

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6 d. ago Oasis fan fights Ticketmaster for Toronto concert refund after singer drops racial slur

Britpop icons Oasis are back together after a 16-year hiatus, but the '90s band's brash frontman, Liam Gallagher, is already stirring up controversy ahead of back-to-back Toronto shows at the brand-new Rogers Stadium next month.Gallagher has been under fire since Tuesday over a derogatory tweet that used a racial slur to refer to people of Asian descent. The backlash was immediate, though the "Whatever" singer would initially defend his statements before backtracking and attempting damage control.Gallagher later took to X to apologize to fans, but one local ticketholder isn't being swayed by the singer's sudden change of tone.Sorry if I offended anyone with my tweet before it wasn't intentional you know I love you all and I do not discriminate. peace and love LG x— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 1, 2025Ontario resident Yifan Liu, who had purchased tickets to one of the upcoming Oasis tour dates in Toronto on August 25, was shocked ...

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7 d. ago Rogers Stadium already making fixes after complaints about first Toronto concert

Just three days after hosting the maiden event for Toronto's newly (and rapidly) completed Rogers Stadium, Live Nation Canada is already making some urgent changes to the venue, which stands as the largest of its kind in the city.The entertainment brand told the Canadian Press on Wednesday morning that it is actively reflecting on the flood of criticism following the attraction's opening night on Sunday, when more than 50,000 concert-goers headed to the 44-acre site at YZD (formerly Downsview Airport lands) to see K-pop group Stray Kids.Officials say they are "already making adjustments" to the site's operations in light of the feedback, including liaising with the City and the TTC — which is offering free transit rides home to patrons on concert nights — to collaborate on improvements to customer experience and safety, especially when it comes to exiting the property.Reviews are very mixed for first...

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7 d. ago Live Nation ‘making adjustments’ at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium after complaints

Live Nation Canada says it is incorporating fan and community feedback and "working closely" with city officials, transit operators and emergency services.

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7 d. ago Live Nation ’making adjustments’ at Rogers Stadium after fan complaints

TORONTO — The operators of Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium say they are “already making adjustments” after concertgoers voiced concerns about crowd management at the outdoor venue’s inaugural show on Sunday. Live Nation Canada says it is incorporating fan and community feedback and “working closely” with city officials, transit operators and emergency services. Some fans who […]

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8 d. ago Concertgoers at new Rogers Stadium sound off on washrooms, water, crowd control

Some concertgoers who trekked to the new Rogers Stadium on Sunday evening are calling for changes following complaints about washrooms, water access and crowds. After K-pop superstars Stray Kids performed the inaugural concert at the temporary music venue to 50,000 adoring fans, several attendees shared their negative experiences on social media. A historic first show […]

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9 d. ago Leaving first show at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium was a ‘nightmare’: concertgoer

With performances set to take place throughout the summer at the 50,000-capacity open-air venue in north Toronto, concertgoers say the stadium needs a different strategy.

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9 d. ago Fans, councillor call for better crowd control at newly opened Rogers Stadium

Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium on Sunday night are calling for better crowd control after some say it took up to two hours to exit the venue. With performances set to take place throughout the summer at the 50,000-capacity open-air venue in North York, concertgoers say the stadium needs […]

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9 d. ago Fans, Toronto city councillor call for better crowd control at new Rogers Stadium

TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium on Sunday night are calling for better crowd control after some say it took up to two hours to exit the venue. With performances set to take place throughout the summer at the 50,000-capacity open-air venue in north Toronto, concertgoers say the […]

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1 week ago Fans will get to ride transit for free from Toronto's new Rogers Stadium all summer long

If you're one of the eager fans who managed to nab tickets to one of the first spate of concerts taking place at Toronto's brand new Rogers Stadium, you can now look forward to also receiving a free ride home from the venue on public transit.While revealing the newly completed, 50,000-person outdoor venue on Thursday, officials announced that all TTC and GO rides from the YZD (formerly Downsview Airport) property will be free of charge for the season.Mayor Olivia Chow said that the move, in partnership with Live Nation, should help ease local traffic congestion after such massive acts as Oasis and Coldplay, and ensure attendees get home safely. It was also made with the facility's limited on-site parking and Live Nation's sustainability goals in mind.The project — which is the city's biggest purpose-built music venue, as well as our largest outdoor stage — was constructed remarkably expeditiously, coming to fruition in ju...

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1 week ago ‘Experience is paramount’ at Rogers Stadium, Toronto’s newest music venue

Downsview Park venue opens Sunday with concert by South Korean boy band Stray Kids

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