Live Nation Canada has unveiled plans for Rogers Stadium, a new seasonal outdoor concert venue set to open at YZD, formerly the Downsview Airport Lands, in summer 2025. With a capacity of 50,000, the distinctive open-air stadium will be the largest purpose-built music venue in Toronto and the GTA.
“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.”
Rendering of Rogers Stadium.
“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.”
“I’m so pleased to welcome Live Nation and the future Rogers Stadium to YZD,” said Premier Doug Ford. “This exciting venue will bring even more tourists and investment to our province, boosting local businesses, creating new jobs and drawing in artists and events from around the world.”
Planned as a temporary venue while Northcrest’s $30B transformative masterplan progresses over the coming years, Rogers Stadium will be located at the northern end of the former airport runway. The stadium’s central location provides convenient access to 400-series highways and public transit. The project’s construction and operation is expected to create thousands of jobs, drive tourism, support local businesses, and contribute an estimated $80-$100M to the local economy.
"This new music venue will enhance Toronto's reputation as a world leading destination for the biggest touring acts from around the globe,” said Mayor Olivia Chow.
Rendering of Rogers Stadium.
"Rogers Stadium is a testament to our vision for this masterplan, which includes a series of communities, creating a space where people come together to experience the best the city has to offer,” said Derek Goring, Chief Executive Officer of Northcrest Developments. “Our 370-acre project’s scale and impact are unprecedented. With development plans for these lands years away, this new venue serves not only as a premier concert venue but also reflects Northcrest’s commitment to creating a seasonal destination that brings much-needed infrastructure for the city’s arts and culture sector. This partnership is one of the many ways we continue to shape the soul of this community before development even begins, ensuring that YZD becomes a beacon of cultural and community life for years to come”.
Northcrest Developments’ YZD is one of North America's largest mixed-use redevelopments, and will feature a connected series of communities with seven new neighbourhoods, accommodating over 55,000 residents. The development includes more than 28 million square feet of residential space, seven million square feet of commercial and cultural spaces, and nearly 74 acres of parks and green spaces.
