MLB World Series 2025: Date, Schedule and Where to Watch?
The Fall Classic has arrived, and it’s a heavyweight showdown: the Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) versus the Toronto Blue Jays (AL) for the 2025 MLB crown. The best-of-seven series opened on October 24 at Toronto’s Rogers Centre and could run through November 1 if it reaches a decisive Game 7. With Toronto back on the sport’s grandest stage for the first time in three decades and Los Angeles eyeing consecutive titles, the stakes—and storylines—couldn’t be bigger.
World Series 2025: Dates, Cities, First Pitch Times (ET)
Toronto holds home-field advantage, so the series started in Canada before shifting to Southern California and, if needed, returning to Toronto for the finish. All games are slated for 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Game 1: Fri, Oct 24 — Toronto — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Sat, Oct 25 — Toronto — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Travel Day
- Game 3: Mon, Oct 27 — Los Angeles — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Tue, Oct 28 — Los Angeles — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wed, Oct 29 — Los Angeles — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Travel Day
- Game 6 (if necessary): Fri, Oct 31 — Toronto — 8:00 p.m. ET
- Game 7 (if necessary): Sat, Nov 1 — Toronto — 8:00 p.m. ET
Format and Flow
The World Series uses a 2-3-2 layout: two games in the city with home-field advantage, three at the opponent’s ballpark, and the final two—if required—back with the top seed. Expect travel days after Games 2 and 5. All scheduled first pitches land in prime time to maximize viewership across North America.
Where to Watch on TV and Streaming
U.S. coverage:
- Television: FOX (English), Fox Deportes (Spanish)
- Streaming: Fox Sports App (with eligible TV provider), plus live TV services such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream
- Radio: ESPN Radio carries national audio
Canada:
- Television: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)
International:
- Multiple broadcast partners distribute the series across regions in numerous languages. Check local listings for availability and start times.
Why This Series Matters
It’s a collision of star power and narrative weight. Toronto’s return to the final stage electrifies a fan base that’s waited 32 years for another shot. Meanwhile, Los Angeles brings an imposing roster and the pressure of a repeat bid. Expect wall-to-wall intensity in two of baseball’s most distinctive atmospheres—Rogers Centre and Dodger Stadium—where crowd energy can tilt momentum inning by inning.
Players and Matchups to Watch
- Two-way talent and power at the plate: Shohei Ohtani remains appointment viewing, capable of altering games with a single swing.
- Middle-of-the-order thunder: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headlines Toronto’s attack, with the ability to flip a series in a single at-bat.
- Pitching chess match: How each manager deploys starters and high-leverage bullpen arms between travel days could shape the late innings.
- Defensive execution: Extra bases saved in the outfield alleys at Rogers Centre or the expansive gaps at Dodger Stadium may decide tight games.
A Cultural Moment for the Fall Classic
The World Series doesn’t just take over ballparks—it captures screens and timelines worldwide. Even search homepages tipped their caps with a playful baseball-themed graphic to mark first pitch, a sign of how the championship transcends sport and taps into broader pop culture.
The Bottom Line
From the opening night in Toronto to a potential winner-take-all finale, the 2025 World Series promises drama, star turns, and prime-time tension. Whether you’re tuning in on TV, streaming on your favorite platform, or catching it on radio, every pitch counts as the Dodgers and Blue Jays chase baseball’s ultimate prize.
