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The Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located near the shore of Lake Ontario in the downtown area. Originally named the SkyDome, it opened in 1989 and was the world's first stadium with a fully retractable motorized roof, which takes approximately 20 minutes to open or close. The venue has a seating capacity of approximately 49,000 for baseball and serves as the home of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. It was renamed the Rogers Centre in 2005 after Rogers Communications acquired the stadium and hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2015 Pan American Games.
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What was the Rogers Centre originally called?
The Rogers Centre originally opened as the SkyDome in 1989. It received the Rogers Centre name after a later corporate naming change.
Why is the Rogers Centre famous for its roof?
It was the world's first stadium with a fully retractable motorized roof. The roof can open or close in roughly 20 minutes, allowing the venue to host events in changing weather.
Which baseball team plays at the Rogers Centre?
The Toronto Blue Jays use the Rogers Centre as their home stadium. The venue opened in downtown Toronto in 1989.
Where is the Rogers Centre located?
The stadium is in downtown Toronto, Ontario, near the shore of Lake Ontario. It is a multipurpose venue that has hosted baseball, concerts, and other major events.
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