The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with two games on home soil at the Rogers Centre on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, with both games starting at 8 p.m.
Toronto is proud to host the World Series, one of many major sporting and cultural events held in the city every year. The City of Toronto and its partners are working closely to prepare for hosting the World Series and welcoming visiting fans to Toronto.
Viewing parties
The City will host free public viewing parties at Nathan Phillips Square for all Blue Jays home games during the World Series, starting Friday night at 8 p.m. Fans can watch the games live on a giant screen, with music by a live DJ and Blue Jays trivia for prizes between innings to keep the energy high.
Fans are encouraged to wear Blue Jays gear, bring blankets and chairs and help turn Nathan Phillips Square into a sea of blue as we cheer on the Jays!
During all games, the Toronto Sign will glow in blue and white, lighting up the heart of the city in support of the team.
More information about the viewing parties is available at toronto.ca/bluejays.
Media information
Media broadcast trucks are only allowed to park at the west gate, located at Chestnut and Armoury Streets at Nathan Phillips Square.
Getting around Toronto
Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to take transit, ride share or Bike Share to get to and from Rogers Centre and watch parties.
Transit
Bike Share Toronto
Bike Share Toronto has numerous bike stations throughout the city, including near Rogers Centre. More information is on Bike Share Toronto's website.
Bike Share valets will assist with docking at the following locations:
Drop-off/pick-up zones
Dedicated drop-off and pick-up zones including for taxis and ride share vehicles will be located at:
Parking will not be permitted in drop-off and pick-up zones and will be enforced by City bylaw officers.
Rogers Centre’s designated accessible entrance is Gate 7, located on the south side of the building, close to Bremner Boulevard. Fans requiring accessible support are encouraged to enter through Gate 7. More information is on the Rogers Centre website.
Parking
Nathan Phillips Square (viewing parties): More than 2,000 parking spaces are available at the Green P underground parking garage at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St. W.) including EV charging.
Rogers Centre: More than 2,000 parking spaces will be available at Green P parking garages at 40 York St. and 2 Church St., located within a convenient distance of Rogers Centre. Both garages offer EV charging. Limited parking will be available nearby at Exhibition Place at 6 Saskatchewan Rd. and 20 British Columbia Rd.
More information is on the Green P website.
Road closures
To mitigate the anticipated traffic impacts and help ensure residents and visitors can move safely and efficiently around Rogers Centre, the following road closures will be in effect on game days:
Gardiner Expressway
The night of Saturday, October 25, following the end of Game 2, the Gardiner Expressway will be closed from Spadina Avenue to Highway 427. Weather depending, three westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes will reopen by approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, October 27, in time for the morning rush hour.
The second closure is tentatively scheduled for the night of Saturday, November 1, dependent on the Blue Jays’ schedule. The Gardiner Expressway will be closed from Spadina Avenue to Highway 427, and all six lanes will reopen by approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, November 3, in time for the morning rush hour.
Safety and security
The Toronto Police Service will have a significant and visible presence throughout the World Series to help keep everyone safe.
The Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit will actively enforce parking restrictions to keep traffic moving.
Economic and cultural benefits
With the Blue Jays as Canada’s only Major League Baseball team, many fans attending games are visitors from outside the city. Toronto has already experienced strong economic activity during the MLB postseason.
According to Destination Toronto, as of the Monday, October 13 game against the Mariners, Blue Jays postseason home game dates have seen a nine per cent increase in hotel demand over the same nights last year, adding more than 6,000 room nights.
Important reminder about fireworks
While we’re all excited to cheer on the Jays, residents are only permitted to set off fireworks on their property if they have obtained a permit from Toronto Fire Services.
Fireworks are not allowed in city parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots or other private property.
The misuse or illegal sale of fireworks can be reported to 311 by phone or by submitting a service request on the City’s 311 webpage. More information about fireworks rules is available on the City’s Fireworks webpage.
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