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Rogers Stadium Damage From 110 km/h Storm

9/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Live Nation Canada says Toronto’s Rogers Stadium suffered major damage during a severe thunderstorm.
Wind gusts topped 110 km/h, bringing heavy rain and hail that collapsed dozens of bleacher sections.
No employees or contractors were injured in the event.
Live Nation Canada is assessing repairs and has not announced changes to the Sept 16 AC/DC concert.
The storm also caused power outages for 65,000 residents and flooded the DVP and Gardiner Expressway.

History

Historical Context

The January 1998 Ice Storm, which struck Ontario and Quebec in 1998, crippled power grids, collapsed structures, and caused widespread outages across the region. Ontario Power Generation reported 4 million customers without electricity for up to two weeks, while Hydro-Québec incurred $2.5 billion in damages. Similarly, Live Nation Canada’s Rogers Stadium suffered collapsed bleachers and 65,000 Toronto residents lost power during a 110 km/h thunderstorm and flooded major expressways. These recurring climate-driven failures prompt municipalities to reinforce venues and upgrade grid resilience to mitigate future disruptions and protect public safety.

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Story summary

Live Nation Canada says Toronto’s Rogers Stadium suffered major damage during a severe thunderstorm.
Wind gusts topped 110 km/h, bringing heavy rain and hail that collapsed dozens of bleacher sections.
No employees or contractors were injured in the event.
Live Nation Canada is assessing repairs and has not announced changes to the Sept 16 AC/DC concert.
The storm also caused power outages for 65,000 residents and flooded the DVP and Gardiner Expressway.

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