TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is committed to helping fans of its NHL and NBA teams support the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series.
The Maple Leafs and Raptors are changing their game times this weekend and next week so sports fans can watch the Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Major League Baseball championship.
“Toronto sports fans are undoubtedly some of the most passionate sports fans in the world, and we are proud that the city's teams have come together and given these fans the opportunity to experience an important moment in the history of our city and country,” said Keith Pelley, president and CEO of MLSE, which owns the Maple Leafs and Raptors.
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The Rogers Center in downtown Toronto will host Games 1 and 2 of the Major League Baseball Championship Series on Friday and Saturday. Each game of the best-of-three series is scheduled for 8:00 pm ET.

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The Raptors were scheduled to play their home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, but tipoff was moved to 6:30 p.m.
The Maple Leafs were scheduled to host the Buffalo Sabers on Saturday at 7:00 pm ET in the second half of their home series, but puck drop was moved to 5:00 pm.
The Leafs also adjusted the start time for Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames to 6 p.m. Likewise, the Raptors will host the Houston Rockets at 6:30 pm ET on Wednesday.
“Each of these game time changes is quite complex and represents a collaboration among many stakeholders, including the respective leagues, coaches and players of the Leafs, Raptors, as well as opposing teams and broadcasters,” Pelley said. “We are grateful for all of their help as we work to make this a special moment for Toronto fans as we come together to support the Blue Jays.”
The Maple Leafs and Raptors will also show World Series games on the Scotiabank Arena video board after their games.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' regular season finale on Friday night against the Ottawa Redblacks will begin at 7:00 p.m. But the team says CFL fans will be able to follow the start of the World Series with in-stadium updates and live coverage on TVs around Hamilton Stadium, with the full broadcast shown on the main video board after the final whistle.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2025.
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