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Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto

A rendering for a new open-air concert venue planned for the site of the former Downsview Airport Lands is shown during a news conference on Sept. 26.
A rendering for a new open-air concert venue planned for the site of the former Downsview Airport Lands is shown during a news conference on Sept. 26.

TORONTO - Live Nation says it will build an open-air music venue with a capacity of 50,000 in Toronto's north end.

Live Nation Canada executive Erik Hoffman says the new Rogers Stadium will host its first events in June 2025.

It will be located at the former Downsview Airport lands, next to Downsview Park.

Hoffman says the stadium is meant to accommodate mega-artists, include food and beverage offerings and deliver an elevated fan experience.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the stadium, which will operate seasonally, will be a huge boost to the province's arts, culture and tourism sector.

He says it will draw visitors from around the world and create thousands of jobs.