@@icebreaker1264 I like the stadium but a lake front stadium would be cool and if they want to make a stadium make it with parking so you don't have to park your car far from the ball park
Even though its much older, I really like the design, how it kind of swings open like an observatory, instead of just sliding over like most of the retractables today.
Skydome is the perfect baseball stadium, many other parks need to put out tarps during rain lol, for being constructed in the late 80's this building was really ahead of its time.
@@dxcii8645Man you brought back memories! (accurate ones at that) What's nostalgic about this for ME at least is my grandmother(R.I.P) was on a bus trip through Canada when this place (Sky Dome) was being built and took pictures for me because she knew how much I loved stadiums. But yeah... Joe Carter deserves more acknowledgment than is given
The First retractable roof that actually worked (not counting Olympic Stadium, which NEVER worked right) was Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Originally built as a concert venue, it had a huge, stainless steel roof that could swivel open, much like SkyDome. It was eventually converted to a hockey arena, but they rarely opened the roof.
Mo Hussein Yep. Taxpayers paid $600,000,000 for it, Rogers buys it from the NDP for $40,000,000 less then a third of what the land was worth at the time and they still need to poach the name from the people. Now it doesn't cater to the elite adequately so we soon will lose the good seats like we did with the hockey. Canadians now are sheep not wolves anymore!
It's disgusting how rogers wants to do this, so much history in that building gonna be thrown away into the trash.. Just because rogers needs more money than they already have. I wish they never got into the Canadian sports industry...
It’s for the best to demolish it. Trust me we felt the same over the Kingdome in Seattle but we are much happier with T-Mobile park . The grass field and seating gives it an unreal experience.
@@drointheknow6542 they want to replace it with condos. This is already an equal experience to t-mobile park. The roof opens and they have a grass field, why would they demolish to rebuild the same thing?
Yes Matt, the roofs design, coupled with the new motors and control systems, could allow for a faster open and close, but the current speeds are an optimal balance for ensuring safety and accommodating changing weather patterns.
@@NewElectricInc Could the smaller "end panel" not start to rotate as soon as the sliding panels on top are clear of it? that would save quite some time without changing speeds no?
As a New Yorker, I never understood why Ny sport teams choose not to have a retractable roof such as something like this. I get cost is one factor but it’s cold in the state 5-6 months of the year. Especially during the beginning/end of baseball season and mid/end of football. Not to mention the rain delays or postponed games. I really don’t want to sit at baseball game in 50 degree weather in late April.
So.....is it a more hitters park when the roof is opened? It seems like the roof is opened over center field, it creates a sort of wind scoop keeping fly balls down
Merveilleuse technologie, mais cela consomme combien ? Le prix se répercute sur le tarif du billet ? Il y a combien de places ? Cela vaut vraiment la peine pour l'environnement ?
The RC has great sightlines to watch a game but the place is filthy. Years of grime, dirt, grease, gunk, embedded crud, chipped paint, etc. It's great that they improved the roof and put in the dirt infield, but how about some basic cleanliness, maintenance and upkeep? Is that in the plans for the RC anytime soon?
@@robgrossi2368Rogers paid about $25 million roughly four percent of the cost of construction, what does the ownership of the land matter? The fact is the taxpayers got fleeced.
Nobody wants to lose this icon of a building. So much history, so much meaning all destroyed by rogers just because they need to fill their pockets even more... If they really go ahead with this I will be sick to my stomach and disgusted. It's a shame rogers got their disgusting hands on this place, as it may be gone soon..
Still a marvel (and still futuristic), even after more than 30 years of operation. YES I still call it SkyDome.
And there trying to take it down and they tax payer money
That's the only name for it!
Amazing. I had no idea the front part moved to the back when opening.
Ya this building was really ahead of its time, perfect stadium for baseball.
It's amazing how rogers wants to take this down. If it happens, I will be heartbroken.... Keep the skydome alive!
They want to take down the skydome?
@@sparkyak213 They want to demolish it and make a smaller stadium and build condos for more money
It’s a shitty stadium. I hope they take it down
@@goat9551 same a lake front stadium would be great
@@icebreaker1264 I like the stadium but a lake front stadium would be cool and if they want to make a stadium make it with parking so you don't have to park your car far from the ball park
Even though its much older, I really like the design, how it kind of swings open like an observatory, instead of just sliding over like most of the retractables today.
Skydome is the perfect baseball stadium, many other parks need to put out tarps during rain lol, for being constructed in the late 80's this building was really ahead of its time.
@@dxcii8645 And rogers is thinking of destroying this icon of a building, so stupid.
I remember when this opened up that 89 season... this was ahead of its time back then
Then just 4 years later for Joe Carter to christen it with a come from behind walk off home run blast to win the 93' World Series.
@@dxcii8645Man you brought back memories! (accurate ones at that)
What's nostalgic about this for ME at least is my grandmother(R.I.P)
was on a bus trip through Canada when this place (Sky Dome) was being built and took pictures for me because she knew how much I loved stadiums.
But yeah... Joe Carter deserves more acknowledgment than is given
Yep still is
The First retractable roof that actually worked (not counting Olympic Stadium, which NEVER worked right) was Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Originally built as a concert venue, it had a huge, stainless steel roof that could swivel open, much like SkyDome. It was eventually converted to a hockey arena, but they rarely opened the roof.
It's called the Sky Dome!!!
Mo Hussein Yep. Taxpayers paid $600,000,000 for it, Rogers buys it from the NDP for $40,000,000 less then a third of what the land was worth at the time and they still need to poach the name from the people.
Now it doesn't cater to the elite adequately so we soon will lose the good seats like we did with the hockey.
Canadians now are sheep not wolves anymore!
Now it's called the Roger Center
Mo Hussein hell no
No it’s not
@@cm-lr1jx Sky dome is original, not a stupid brand name
Damn the SKYDOME is still so beautiful.
And Rogers wants to demolish this beautiful piece of history : (
This stadium is even more awesome than chase field here in Phoenix 👍
Holy cow. That was freakin awesome!
When the dome is open it’s an amazing atmosphere. It can feel dull when it’s closed but it can get really loud though.
it's really nice. and then i look at the roof of the olympic stadium in montreal.. im like.. god damn lol (i know it's 20 years older) but still.
If they demolish this icon the city of Toronto is making a MASSIVE mistake. This building is just as iconic as the CN tower. The two are a pair.
It's disgusting how rogers wants to do this, so much history in that building gonna be thrown away into the trash.. Just because rogers needs more money than they already have. I wish they never got into the Canadian sports industry...
It’s for the best to demolish it. Trust me we felt the same over the Kingdome in Seattle but we are much happier with T-Mobile park . The grass field and seating gives it an unreal experience.
@@drointheknow6542 they want to replace it with condos. This is already an equal experience to t-mobile park. The roof opens and they have a grass field, why would they demolish to rebuild the same thing?
@@drointheknow6542 It’s not best if they demolish it if all they are gonna do is build condos for more cash flow.
@@drointheknow6542 ITS PART OF HISTORY STFU IDIOT
With the design of SkyDome's roof does anyone know if it's possible to make the roof open & close faster??
Yes Matt, the roofs design, coupled with the new motors and control systems, could allow for a faster open and close, but the current speeds are an optimal balance for ensuring safety and accommodating changing weather patterns.
@@NewElectricInc Could the smaller "end panel" not start to rotate as soon as the sliding panels on top are clear of it? that would save quite some time without changing speeds no?
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As a New Yorker, I never understood why Ny sport teams choose not to have a retractable roof such as something like this. I get cost is one factor but it’s cold in the state 5-6 months of the year. Especially during the beginning/end of baseball season and mid/end of football. Not to mention the rain delays or postponed games. I really don’t want to sit at baseball game in 50 degree weather in late April.
So.....is it a more hitters park when the roof is opened? It seems like the roof is opened over center field, it creates a sort of wind scoop keeping fly balls down
Merveilleuse technologie, mais cela consomme combien ? Le prix se répercute sur le tarif du billet ? Il y a combien de places ? Cela vaut vraiment la peine pour l'environnement ?
Beautiful 😍😍😍😍
Rogers wants to demolish it...So sad..
@@billiscool7647 yep 😭
Why does the south end portion wait for the middle portion to finish before starting? Power draw?
Briliant!
I wonder if bts will open it up during the concert?
I still call it Skydome
The RC has great sightlines to watch a game but the place is filthy. Years of grime, dirt, grease, gunk, embedded crud, chipped paint, etc. It's great that they improved the roof and put in the dirt infield, but how about some basic cleanliness, maintenance and upkeep? Is that in the plans for the RC anytime soon?
It's not that bad, ive been to many games
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They will no demolish this icon
That is right
All of Toronto... no, ALL OF CANADA WILL BE AGAINST IT!
How much?
In today's currency 1.2 billion
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Montreal Olympic Stadium is very jalous of your roof 😅
I like Montreal’s Olympic stadium it’s crazy that they build that in the 1970 made some nfl stadium look garbage
Still one of a kind they want to tear it down.....!
This is almost the same as Minute Maid Park
You mean Minute Maid Park is almost the same as Rogers Centre. This opened in 1989.
Really should be on every single stadium except cali 😂😂 no more weather issues an the Super Bowl can be anywhere!!!!!
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Rogers Centre???? They paid 25 million for it!! The land is worth 10 times the price!! Talk about THIEVING!!
And they now want to demolish this giant piece of Canadian history.... such a shame.. Just to fill their hungry pockets with more cash...
@@billiscool7647 If they do I’m going to be mad The city is full of condos every year new condos
I'm almost certain it's on government owned land. Rogers owns the building only.
@@robgrossi2368Rogers paid about $25 million roughly four percent of the cost of construction, what does the ownership of the land matter? The fact is the taxpayers got fleeced.
@@discoveryman59 totally agree with you! I was just not sure why you mentioned the land’s value, lol
And now there trying to take it down
sorry that Red Panda angry mom destroyed it.. now you have to fix the broken dome
What Red Panda?
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Gunna be a shame to loose it😢
Nobody wants to lose this icon of a building. So much history, so much meaning all destroyed by rogers just because they need to fill their pockets even more... If they really go ahead with this I will be sick to my stomach and disgusted. It's a shame rogers got their disgusting hands on this place, as it may be gone soon..
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if they get bigger seats and paint them black it would look awesome.
The seats are already scorching hot on a sunny day, they would become lethal if painted black.
and get a better jumbotron
they did, its massive.
beta.ctvnews.ca/content/dam/ctvnews/videos/axis/2022/4/6/2417572/_jcr_content/renditions/videothumbnail.1649293710896.jpg heres a picture
the skydome, or rogers centre is now basically a bigger version of the scotiabank arena
(or the acc)