Seats ripped up at Rogers Stadium as storm tears through Toronto

Rogers Stadium in Toronto sustained "significant" damage following a powerful storm that hit the city on Wednesday evening. The open-air Downsview Park stadium, which can accommodate 50,000 spectators, revealed blue bleachers scattered across partially collapsed grandstands. The venue's sign displayed damage, with a portion of its red cover partially stripped away.

Live Nation Canada, the organization managing the stadium, confirmed the significant damage but assured that no individuals were injured. The extent of the damage has not been disclosed at this time. This incident adds to the list of challenges Rogers Stadium has faced since its opening last summer. Initially, concert-goers reported that the venue appeared insufficient to manage large crowds, leading to noise complaints from local officials.

The last event held at the stadium was on August 23, featuring the K-pop sensation BTS. The next scheduled performance is set for September 16, featuring AC/DC. The storm that caused the damage brought severe winds and over 100 millimeters of rain to numerous areas of Toronto, causing widespread power outages and flooding. Global News has been requested to be added as a Preferred Source on Google to enable more of its stories to appear in search results.