TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is doing what it could possibly to assist the fans of its NHL and NBA teams support the Toronto Blue Jays within the World Series.
The Maple Leafs and Raptors are changing the times of their games this weekend and next week so sports fans can watch the Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball’s championship.
“Toronto sports fans are undeniably a few of the most passionate fans on the planet, and we’re proud to have the town’s teams come together and provides these fans a chance to experience a major moment in our city’s and nation’s history,” said Keith Pelley, president and CEO of MLSE, which owns the Maple Leafs and Raptors.
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Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto will host Games 1 and a pair of of Major League Baseball’s championship series on Friday and Saturday. Each game within the best-of-seven series is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
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The Raptors were scheduled to host their home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, but the beginning has been moved as much as 6:30 p.m.
The Maple Leafs were set to host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET within the second half of a home-and-home series, but puck drop has been moved as much as 5 p.m.
The Leafs have also adjusted the beginning time of Tuesday’s game against the Calgary Flames to six p.m. Likewise, the Raptors will host the Houston Rockets at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
“Each of those game time changes are quite complicated and represent the co-operation of many stakeholders, including the respective leagues, coaches and players of the Leafs, Raptors and opposing teams and broadcasters,” said Pelley. “We’re grateful to all of them for his or her assistance as we work to make this a really special moment for Toronto fans as we come together to support the Blue Jays.”
The Maple Leafs and Raptors may even show the World Series games on the Scotiabank Arena videoboard following their games.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ regular-season finale Friday night versus the Ottawa Redblacks will start at 7 p.m. However the team says CFL fans will have the ability to follow the World Series opener with in-stadium updates and live coverage on TVs around Hamilton Stadium, with the complete broadcast shown on the most important videoboard after the ultimate whistle.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2025.
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