Baseball excitement has infected all of Toronto. With the Blue Jays back in the World Series for the first time since 1993, the Canadian city is experiencing a true sports party. Both the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) decided to modify their game schedules to allow fans to enjoy all the games without overlapping.
As confirmed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment(MLSE) – owner of both teams – the changes apply to both this weekend’s games and next week’s games, coinciding with the first games of the 2025 World Series being played at the Rogers Centre. “Toronto sports fans are undoubtedly some of the most passionate in the world. We are proud that the teams are coming together to experience this historic moment,” said Keith Pelley, MLSE President and CEO.
New confirmed schedules
The Raptors’ home opener against Milwaukee, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, was moved up to 6:30 p.m. ET this Friday, Oct. 24.
For their part, the Maple Leafs will do the same on Saturday the 25th, moving their matchup against Buffalo from 7:00 p.m. ET to 5:00 p.m. ET.
In addition, the matchup between the Leafs and Calgary next Tuesday the 28th was also adjusted to 6:00 p.m. ET.
While the Raptors will host Houston on Tuesday the 29th at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Each modification was approved by the respective leagues and requires the cooperation of coaches, players, opposing teams and television networks.
After each game, the stadiums will even broadcast the World Series games on the giant screens at Scotiabank Arena, bringing fans of all disciplines together.
World Series 2025: a Canadian pride
The excitement of baseball has swept through all of Toronto
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The Blue Jays reached the World Series after defeating the Seattle Mariners in a thrilling Game 7, with a decisive home run by George Springer.
Now, they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-seven series, with Games 1 and 2 in Toronto on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, both scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
The city is experiencing a euphoria rarely seen before:
Stores decorated in blue and white, sold-out ticket sales and a celebratory atmosphere across the province of Ontario.
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