Plans unveiled for Toronto’s new seasonal concert venue

Live Nation Canada has unveiled plans for a new concert venue that will open at YZD, formerly known as Downsview Airport Lands, next year.

The venue, called Rogers Stadium, is expected to open in the summer of 2025, and will have a capacity of 50,000. Built to provide an open-air experience, the facility will become one of Canada’s newest landmark concert destinations.

“The number of stadium-level acts touring today is unprecedented, with more acts than available nights at existing venues. That’s why we’re making this investment—to ensure Toronto fans don’t miss out on world-class artists. Rogers Stadium will not only meet this demand but also offer a premium stadium show experience, combined with the festival vibe that our fans love,” said Erik Hoffman, president, music, Live Nation Canada. “This a natural evolution of our stadium programming and we’re excited to bring this new venue to life with our partners at Rogers while continuing to book world-class shows at Rogers Centre, as well.”

Rogers Stadium will be positioned at the north end of the former airport’s runway, and serve as a temporary fixture as Northcrest’s $30 billion masterplan unfolds over the next few years. The stadium is centrally located, with easy access to 400-series highways and public transit connections.

Rogers Stadium’s construction and operation will generate thousands of jobs, boost tourism, support local businesses and inject an estimated $80 to $100 million into the local economy.

“As Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, we’re proud to partner with Live Nation to bring the country’s newest landmark concert destination to Toronto,” said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO, Rogers. “Rogers Stadium will attract the best artists from around the world and provide concertgoers with a premium entertainment experience in a unique festival atmosphere.”

The YZD transformation project, spearheaded by Northcrest Developments, represents one of North America’s largest mixed-use redevelopments. YZD will evolve into a connected series of communities with seven new neighborhoods, over the coming decades, and accommodate more than 55,000 residents. The development includes over 28 million square feet of residential space, seven million square feet of commercial and cultural spaces, and almost 74 acres of parks and green spaces.