If the game begins with the roof open the roof can be closed at any time if climatic conditions warrant.
Skydome roof opening.
All in all toronto s skydome was an attempt at a world class building in a city desperately trying to up its international profile.
The opening ceremonies took place june 3 1989 and aired live naturally on the cbc.
The skydome now known as the rogers centre if you re a cop opened to much fanfare on june 3 1989.
If the game begins with the roof closed it may still be opened before the end of the sixth inning if the umpire crew chief and blue jays officials agree the weather has turned in a way that will ensure fan comfort and enjoyment.
That contest amassed an impressive 150 000 entries with over 2 000 suggesting the winning moniker.
When the roof is open 91 of the seats and 100 of the field is open to the sky covering an area of 3 2 hectares 7 9 acres.
Over 50 million people have visited skydome rogers centre.