Severe thunderstorms impacted southern Ontario on September 2, causing significant damage to Rogers Stadium, a 50,000-seat venue located just north of Toronto. The storms produced radar-estimated winds exceeding 80 mph, leading to structural damage in North York, where the stadium is situated.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the country's primary federal weather agency, reported that the storms resulted in straight-line winds, heavy rain, and large hail. The stadium, which has hosted various artists including Coldplay and Bruno Mars, features a large concert floor and seating sections extending along its northern, eastern, and western sides.
Images from the venue indicated that several sections of the northern seating area were significantly damaged, with entire rows of seats torn apart and collapsed.
A spokesperson for Live Nation Canada stated, "As always, the safety of our employees and onsite contractors is our top priority. Fortunately, no one was injured during the extreme weather event. We are currently assessing the extent of the damage and will provide further information as it becomes available."
It remains uncertain whether the damage will be repaired in time for AC/DC's scheduled performance on September 16, which is set to conclude the concert season.