Overview
- A powerful thunderstorm on Wednesday caused large sections of the 50,000-seat Rogers Stadium grandstand to buckle or collapse, with photos and videos of displaced seating circulating on social media.
- Live Nation said the venue sustained "significant damage," confirmed that no one was injured, and said crews are still assessing the full extent of the harm.
- Reporters and images show debris scattered on the field, including damaged portable toilet frames and a toppled light stand, indicating damage extended beyond the seating areas.
- The storm has put AC/DC’s Sept. 16 Power Up tour date at Rogers Stadium in doubt because organizers have not yet set a timeline for repairs, relocation, or cancellation.
- Rogers Stadium is a temporary open-air venue opened in 2025 that has faced prior operational complaints, and this damage represents another setback that could affect local event planning and the tour’s final dates.