US EditionLeaving First Show at Toronto’s New Rogers Stadium Was a ‘Nightmare’: Concertgoer
- Thousands of fans attended the inaugural Stray Kids concert on June 29, 2025, at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium, a temporary outdoor venue at Downsview lands.
- The debut event faced overcrowding due to limited venue infrastructure, including a 20-25 minute walk to transit, no parking, and staff managing crowd flow in batches.
- Attendees reported long waits for water, bathrooms, and security, fainting and panic incidents, unstable and dark stairs, and challenges for mobility-impaired guests during exit.
- City councillor James Pasternak said he is meeting with landowner Northcrest Developments and operator Live Nation Canada to discuss solutions, calling it a "teaching moment."
- Fans called for better crowd control as some vowed not to return, while others praised the concert and hope for improvements over the summer season at Rogers Stadium.
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Leaving first show at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium was a 'nightmare': concertgoer
TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium on Sunday night are calling for better crowd control after some say it took up to two hours to exit the venue.
‘They need to sort this out,’ Rogers Stadium concert-goers raise safety and accessibility concerns after opening night - NOW Toronto
Thousands of fans flocked to Rogers Stadium on June 29 for the highly-anticipated Stray Kids concert — a night that drew both excitement and frustration.
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