53 h. ago Rogers Centre beer is now more expensive than actual Blue Jays tickets

The Toronto Blue Jays returned to the Rogers Centre last week for their 2025 season, embracing a sold-out crowd of fans for the first time since last fall.But while Toronto was able to pack the stadium for the first game of the year, it might be a while before they're able to do it again.With a 3:07 p.m. first pitch set for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals, the matchup is Toronto's first of six as part of the "Work From Dome" promotions, encouraging locals to pop out a few hours early from work and get down to the ballpark.At the time of writing, a pair of tickets for Wednesday afternoon's game against the Washington Nationals is going for as little as $10 each on StubHub, with fees included.And if you're looking to head to the ballpark and grab a drink along the way, you might even spend more on the beverage than getting in the ballpark.As part of the Dugout Deals sections 240 and 537, you can get a 12 oz/355 mL Budweiser/Bud Light for $6.49 during all games this s...

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6 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays quietly hike prices on cheapest beer at Rogers Centre

If you check out a Toronto Blue Jays game this season, there's a pretty good chance you also might be buying something to eat or drink at the same time.And while most of the vendors around the ballpark have a heavy markup on their products — particularly the alcoholic ones — there's a well-known way to get cheaper options at the Rogers Centre.Available on the 200 Level in section 240 and on the 500 Level in section 537, the Dugout Deals stands are much cheaper than other concession stands around the ballpark. While they might have long lines, it's far and away the most cost-effective spot to get food or drinks at the game.But while the prices are still better than you'll find anywhere else, the cost of beer has gone up a bit since the 2024 season. With the Jays returning to the ballpark this week to kick off their 2025 campaign, here's what the Dugout Deals menu looks like this year:12oz Bud / Bud Light – $6.49 (up from last year 5.79)Value Hot Dog – $3.49Val...

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8 d. ago There are still tons of tickets available for the Toronto Blue Jays home opener weekend

The Toronto Blue Jays ranked ninth in MLB attendance last season, but will they have trouble drawing fans to Rogers Centre in 2025?The Blue Jays open their season Thursday afternoon in the first of a four-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles. While Opening Day is sold out, plenty of seats are still available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.There are still plenty of seats on Ticketmaster that remain up for grabs for the coming days, including entire rows down the first and third-base lines.The stands are looking pretty empty for the first weekend of the Jays' season, though the Home Opener is sold out.Perhaps fans are just waiting for warmer months to begin attending, though you can't help but wonder if other factors are at play.Blue Jays fans fed up with managementWhen you win games, fans will come in waves. That was evidenced during some of the Blue Jays' stacked rosters in 2015 and 2016 and even for a good chunk of time during the Vladimir Guerrero Jr./Bo B...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans can get right next to the action in new Rogers Centre club

Fans who plan on attending any Toronto Blue Jays games at Rogers Centre this season will notice some changes to the stadium.There have been plenty of changes to the Rogers Centre since renovations began in 2022, including the addition of comfy chairs, new clubs and several other features to make the viewing experience memorable for anybody living in or travelling to Toronto to watch a game.The Blue Jays announced their newest renovation to season ticket holders in August, which is a new club in right field. Today, they've confirmed that it will be called Club 328.The new area will be available for season-ticketed guests seated in sections 110 to 113. Part of the club will be located under the visitor's bullpen and is expected to have a private bar and several viewing areas.Club 328 is field-level and just steps away from game action. It will include a member-exclusive BBQ-inspired menu, featuring items such as smoked brisket, smoked Ontario chicken, and...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans' annual invasion of U.S. city might not happen amid trade war

The invasion of Seattle by Canadian baseball fans cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays is an annual tradition.But this year's series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, taking place May 9-11, may look different.There are still a ton of tickets available on Ticketmaster for the final of the three-game series between the Blue Jays and Mariners on Sunday, May 11. Plenty of the seats are available for $40, while some in the lower bowl can be snagged for as low as $73.Both Friday and Saturday's games have plenty of seats that remain up for grabs as well. Friday's game has prices for as low as $39, while the lowest price available for Saturday's outing is $41.Seats that remain up for grabs for Sunday’s game between the Blue Jays and Mariners via Ticketmaster.What could also be playing a part in this is the active tariff trade war between the U.S. and Canada. One Reddit user confirmed on a Blue Jays forum that they won’t be attend...

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2 w. ago Mississauga man sings Canadian national anthem at Blue Jays’ spring training game – and he nails it!

You can’t make this up: A group of 15 Canadians recently bought tickets for the Blue Jays spring training game Friday in West Palm Beach against the Houston Astros when a most unusual question was asked by the sales representative on the phone. “Can you sing the Canadian national anthem at our game?” Linda Guertin […]

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2 w. ago SIMMONS: Mississauga man sings Canadian national anthem at Blue Jays’ spring training game – and he nails it!

You can’t make this up: A group of 15 Canadians recently bought tickets for the Blue Jays spring training game Friday in West Palm Beach against the Houston Astros when a most unusual question was asked by the sales representative on the phone. “Can you sing the Canadian national anthem at our game?” Linda Guertin […]

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