This Friday, thousands, possibly millions, of TV screens across Canada will be on Sportsnet. The Toronto Blue Jays, Canada’s only MLB team, have reached baseball’s ultimate championship event and will enter the World Series against the LA Dodgers this Friday.
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So, when looking for a spot to catch the game this Friday, or for the rest of the World Series, it will likely be easy to find the game on at neighbourhood bars, pubs, restaurants, and in the living rooms of friends or family.
But to get as much excitement out of these games as possible, many Toronto bars and restaurants are hosting official Blue Jays World Series Watch Parties. These offer the chance to gather among your fellow fans for every pitch and inning of the event. Plus, many offer additional goodies to enhance the fun, like food and drink specials, Jays themed drinks, or contests and prizes.
2025 World Series
The electrifying atmosphere of not only baseball playoffs, but a World Series Final starring your Toronto Blue Jays, is about to take over Toronto, southern Ontario, and much of the nation. That first pitch will take place from home, too!
- Game 1: Friday, October 24, 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre
- Game 2: Saturday, October 25, 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre
- Game 3: Monday, October 27, 8 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium
- Game 4: Tuesday, October 28, 8 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, October 29, 8 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, October 31, 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, November 1, 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre
All games are streaming on Sportsnet+, RDS, and TVA
Let’s Go Jays!
City of Toronto & Nathan Phillips Square
The official watch party as hosted by the city of Toronto, will be at Nathan Phillips Square for the 2025 World Series matchups. Don’t miss this chance to cheer loudly and proudly for the Jays alongside thousands of other fans. The event will have the game on a big screen, a DJ playing music, and Jays trivia between innings. Details
When: all World Series Games played at Home
Cost: free admission
Where: 100 Queen Street West
Rogers Centre
Fans are invited to experience the thrill of the World Series at Rogers Centre, where the Sportsnet broadcast will play on the ballpark’s videoboard. Fans can expect the energy of a live game, complete with fanfare, free popcorn, ballpark concessions, and access to Jays Shop – all while cheering on the team together in the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Details
When: October 27 & 28, 2025 (away games)
Cost: $15 all-in, with net proceeds going to Jays Care Foundation.
Where: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Café Nicole Bistro + Bar
The World Series watch parties at the Café Nicole Bistro + Bar will launch one hour before pitch time on each game day. These parties will feature $5 beer specials all night, two feature Blue Jays World Series cocktails on the menu, and all the greatness of the bistro’s regular food and drink menus. Details
When: all World Series Games
Where: 45 The Esplanade, Novotel Toronto Centre
How much: free, but registration through Eventbrite is required
RendezViews
The baseball playoff parties are on at one of Toronto’s top rooftop patios! Catch all the World Series-Jays action from RendezViews where the patio seating includes a ton of features that offer a picnic or backyard atmosphere, as well as a ton of space. And new for these watch parties are the lounge seating areas complete with firepits and front-row seats. Details
When: all World Series Games
Where: 229 Richmond St W
How much: free admission, guest list registration is available
Old School
Reserve a table for family at friends at Toronto’s Old School and get views of the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers games from five large TV screens! That $25 per person cost is optional, while the regular menu is available, the bundle deal gets you 1lb. of wings and a pitcher of beer! Details
When: all World Series Games
Where: 800 Dundas St W
How much: $25 per person
Harriet’s Rooftop
Gather for an intimate watch party that still allows for up to 11 of your guests and which offers super-relaxing game day vibes. The Harriet’s Rooftop cabanas are available to rent for the World Series Blue Jays games this post-season and include the chance to lounge in front of the TV, cheer on your team, and indulge in the signature shared plates and appetizers. Details
When: October 24 & 25, 2025
Where: 550 Wellington St W
How much: $500 min. spend per party for up to 12 people
The Parlour
The Parlour is a self-proclaimed Blue Jays playoff headquarters and continue this celebration into the World Series round! Join fellow fans for the cheering, the baseball, and the restaurant’s game-day deals. These specials include half-price pizza and $5 pints of beer. Details
When: all World Series Games
Where: 642 King St W
How much: free admission, reservations required
Sportsnet Grill
There is no viewing party or watch party for Blue Jays playoffs, quite like that of Sportsnet Grill. That is because the restaurant, based in the Marriott hotel, has a large window which faces directly into Rogers Centre! There are even chances to book tables right up against the window. The atmosphere, view, food, and service, are all sure to add to the watch party fun.
When: all World Series Games
Where: 1 Blue Jays Way
How much: $250 per person, plus min. food and beverage spend of $50 per person
Steam Whistle Brewing
With the Steam Whistle Brewing located near Rogers Centre, there are plenty of reasons for fans with tickets to the local games to stop by before the first pitch. Plus, Steam Whistle will host tailgate parties for the home games to help add to the fun, as well as watch parties for the away games. The tailgate and watch parties include opportunities to enjoy the patio areas and indoor dining areas. Details
When: tailgate parties/pre-game for October 24 & 25 games watch parties for October 27, 28, & 29 games
Where: 255 Bremner Blvd.
How much: free admission, reservations available
Craft Beer Market
Toronto’s Craft Beer Market promises big playoff energy for the duration of the World Series. Join Craft this Friday to kick off the World Series and enjoy the game from a cozy booth with cold beer and fresh foods. The game will be playing live from all the Craft TV screens, where there is sure to be a sea of blue across the dining area. Details
When: all World Series games
Where: 1 E Adelaide Street, Toronto
How much: Free admission, reserve table
The Rec Room
There may be no pub or restaurant in Toronto with both a viewing party and the Rec Room’s proximity to Rogers Centre. If there is any outdoor fun going on around the stadium this Friday and Saturday, the Rec Room Roundhouse makes the perfect place to stop as the day gets closer to 8pm. So, enjoy the fun around Rogers and make your way to the Rec Room to get all the World Series action from the pub’s massive screens. Details
When: World Series Games
Where: 255 Bremner Blvd.
How much: free admission, reserve a table
King Taps
There are a handful of exciting reasons to plan a playoff watch party for the Jays at Toronto’s King Taps. First, the restaurant has two locations in Toronto that will be streaming all World Series Games. This includes the 100 King Street W location that is only a 10-minute walk from the fun at Nathan Phillips Square. Second, King Taps will run a contest for viewing party attendees that gets them into a draw for 2 tickets to game 6 in Toronto! Lastly, the menus at the King Taps locations offer great social and family-style meal options to share and enjoy together. Details
When: all World Series games
Address: 100 King Street West, Suite 101 – 620 King St West
How much: free admission
Real Sports Bar & Grill
No matter the game, the Real Sports Bar & Grill do their best to put any and all Toronto sports games on their multiple TV screens. This Friday, the streaming begins with the Raptors, which will then be switched to the Leafs Game. Then, at 8pm, Real Sports Bar & Grill becomes the ultimate viewing destination in Toronto for game one of the 2025 World Series. Details
When: all World Series games
Where: 15 York Street, Unit A
How much: free admission, reservations available
EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace
Cheer on the Jays in style at EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace, where modern luxury meets game-day chic inside The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto just steps away from the Rogers Centre. Enjoy the game from the lounge, surrounded by the buzz of fans and the city skyline and a menu of shareable plates and signature cocktails. Details
When: October 24 & 25, 2025
Where: 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto
How much: free admission, reservations available