Blue Jays to begin regular season in Dunedin

The Toronto Blue Jays will play their home game in Dunedin, Fla., to begin the regular season. Photo: ABC Action News

February 17, 2021

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have been diligently planning all off-season for different 2021 home location scenarios.

Like all Canadians, we had hoped to see improvements in the public health outlook as we neared the baseball season. With the ongoing Canada-US border closure, the Blue Jays have made the difficult decision to play the first two homestands of the 2021 regular season at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla., with the hopes of a return to play at Rogers Centre as soon as possible.

Next to the health and safety of our fans, players, and staff, the Blue Jays’ top priority is returning home to play on Canadian soil as soon as it is safe to do so. The club has been actively working through plans for what a safe return to Rogers Centre could look like, while also scenario planning alternatives. The Blue Jays will re-evaluate the situation and those circumstances will dictate next steps following the first two homestands.

We want to thank all Canadians for everything they have done to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. It is through these efforts that we can hope for warm summer nights under the open Rogers Centre roof, as your Toronto Blue Jays push for the postseason.

Similar to Spring Training, the Blue Jays will host fans in a limited 15% capacity at TD Ballpark, to create a positive atmosphere for our players. More details will be shared soon.