Toronto Blue Jays aren't the only Canadian team celebrating an anniversary in 2026
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For west coast fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, 2026 is a year to celebrate.
Not only is Canada's team coming off a season in which they came within two outs of winning the World Series, the 2026 season will also be the team's 50th in existence.
That's a momentous feat in itself, but for fans who live in Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, there is another milestone that can be celebrated closer to home.
Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium - affectionately known as The Nat - home of the Vancouver Canadians, is turning 75 this year. To mark the anniversary, the Blue Jays west coast affiliate will marking the occasion all season long.
75 years of the place we've always called home ❤️
This logo celebrates the memories, moments, and magic that live within these walls.
This logo celebrates the memories, moments, and magic that live within these walls.
We are thrilled to celebrate The Nat’s 75th anniversary in 2026. Serving as stewards of this historic ballpark is at the heart of our mission here at the C’s, and we can’t wait to both honour the history of this building and kick-start it’s next era with the completion of a multi-phase capital improvement project this year. Consider this my personal invitation to fans far and wide to join us for what will be a summer to remember. - Canadians GM Allan Bailey
This season, every Tuesday home game will be devoted to the 75th anniversary initiative. While more details will be released in the coming weeks, events are expected to include a showcase of the field's history, highlighting the different teams that have called it home over the years.
Baseball at the Nat predates the Blue Jays franchise
Baseball has been played on Ontario Street longer than the Blue Jays have been in existence. While the first iteration of the Canadian was a Triple-A club affiliated with many clubs, it was most known for its affiliation with the Oakland Athletics.
That association continued with the Canadians 2.0, now a Single-A club, until 2011, when they became the short-season A-ball club for Toronto.
It's an exciting time to be a Blue Jays fan.
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