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Another World Series game night, another round of celebrity spotting. After all the chatter about Sydney Sweeney and Justin Bieber showing up earlier in the series, Game 5 brought a new familiar face, NHL veteran and California sports staple Corey Perry. And guess what, just like Sweeney and Bieber, Perry’s appearance might also stir up a bit of debate among fans about where his loyalties lie. For the unversed, Perry kicked off his professional career with the Anaheim Ducks and spent an impressive 14 years there before bouncing around a few teams. Now he’s back in SoCal, suiting up for the L.A. Kings, and has cemented himself as part of the Los Angeles sports scene. But here’s the twist — Perry’s Canadian roots were on full display at the World Series, reminding everyone where his true hockey heart really comes from. That’s what makes his Game 5 appearance even more interesting. Cross-sport celebrity sightings have become a staple of the MLB postseason, and Corey Perry’s showing continues that trend. Hockey stars like Auston Matthews at NBA games and Connor McDavid at baseball charity events highlight how “cross-league fandom” has become part of sports culture. Cities like Los Angeles and Toronto, home to powerhouse teams across multiple leagues, make these overlaps feel almost inevitable. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad And it didn’t take long for Perry to get noticed. “Just ran into LA Kings winger Corey Perry in the Dodger Stadium hallway. He’s wearing a Blue Jays hat,” Blue Jays insider Mitch Bannon shared via X. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Yes, you heard that right… Corey Perry was spotted at Game 5 rocking a Blue Jays hat. For Dodgers fans who’ve seen Perry around Southern California for over 15 years, that might’ve been a bit of a shock. But to be fair, he’s probably just showing some love for his home country. Still, when you think back to what happened in September, this one might sting a little more for Dodgers faithful. That month, Perry actually threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium as a nice little nod to his connection with L.A. baseball. So when he shows up at a major baseball event wearing a Blue Jays hat, it creates a contrast. One moment, he’s on the Dodgers’ turf in a spotlight role, and the next, he appears to be supporting another team or at least wearing their gear at a big baseball stage. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports Fast forward to now, and the tables have totally turned. Seeing Perry cheer for the Blue Jays, especially on a night when they crushed the Dodgers 6–1, probably wasn’t what L.A. fans were hoping for. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The Blue Jays deserve all the support “I’m afraid the massively favored Los Angeles Dodgers just lost the World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays,” MLB insider Skip Bayless said. This sums up the Blue Jays’ dominance in the World Series. Despite celebs like Corey Perry and Justin Bieber throwing their support behind the Blue Jays, the team’s play on the field proves they’ve more than earned it. Just look at Game 5, the Jays came out swinging, literally. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched back-to-back homers in the very first inning, setting the tone early. Then came Trey Yesavage, the rookie phenom who keeps rewriting the script. The 22-year-old was lights out, allowing just one run over seven innings while striking out 12 and walking none. That made him the first pitcher in World Series history to rack up that many strikeouts without issuing a single walk. And he did it in only his eighth MLB start, on the road, in the postseason. So, with a performance like that, it’s no wonder some of the biggest names from Perry to Bieber are hopping on the Blue Jays bandwagon right now.
