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Coldplay’s Opening Night Tests Rogers Stadium’s Crowd-Control Overhaul

Organizers alongside transit agencies have deployed fresh crowd-control measures to speed fan movements after long exit delays.

Overview

  • The first of four Coldplay shows at the new outdoor venue proceeded under the updated measures following reports of two-hour exit delays at the stadium’s debut.
  • Live Nation Canada added new signage, increased lighting, extra staff and water stations, and reconfigured exit routes to spread crowds across all nearby subway stations.
  • The Toronto Transit Commission boosted staffing at Downsview Park, Wilson and Sheppard West stations and upgraded shuttles to regular buses to improve transit flow.
  • Metrolinx is closely monitoring GO train ridership levels on concert nights to adjust service in real time.
  • Ticketmaster warned ticket holders that cellular reception at Rogers Stadium gates will be limited due to the venue’s large capacity.