Blue Jays commemorate first game at SkyDome on anniversary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Blue Jays celebrate the 36th anniversary of their inaugural game at SkyDome on June 5, 1989. In that game, the team faced the Milwaukee Brewers and lost 5-3, with Jimmy Key pitching a complete game. The stadium had opened just days prior, featuring a gala event and premier concert. Despite the loss, the stadium's modern amenities garnered positive reviews from fans and players alike.
- •SkyDome opened on June 3, 1989, with a gala event.
- •The Blue Jays' first game was a 5-3 loss to the Brewers.
- •Jimmy Key pitched a complete game, throwing 141 pitches.
- •Fred McGriff hit the first home run at SkyDome.
- •SkyDome received positive feedback for its amenities.
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Today in Jays History: First game played at Skydome
"Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Blue Jays’ first game at the SkyDome. The stadium officially opened a couple of days earlier with a gala event featuring Oscar Peterson and comedian Andrea Martin. On June 8, Rod Stewart performed the first concert at the venue. I wonder if he has changed his setlist since […]
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