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The 2025 World Series kicks off on Friday, October 24, at Toronto’s Rogers Center, and it’s a matchup that fans have been waiting for. The blue vs. the blue: the Los Angeles Dodgers go head-to-head with the Toronto Blue Jays. And for Toronto, this has been a dream in the making since 1993! It has been 32 years since the last series, and Jays fans still might remember Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off from that time. Now, Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and the team are ready to make new history. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are chasing the back-to-back titles. A feat that only the once mighty Yankees of the 90s were able to do. They have Ohtani, whose heroics are larger than life, and Freddie Freeman leading the charge. Also, be ready for some cold shoulder to Freddie Freeman, from the fans, as he is a fellow Canadian going to play against them! Both teams have experience, talent, and the championship swag. The journey couldn’t have been more different. LA swept the Brewers and got a week of rest. Meanwhile, Toronto fought tooth and nail and came back from deficits. It’s power vs. patience and hunger vs. legacy, and it’s every baseball fan’s dream showdown. Baseball is back, and it is bigger than ever! ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Who Has Home-Field Advantage in the 2025 World Series? If you are wondering how the home-field advantage is decided in the World Series, the good news is that it is pretty straightforward these days. The team with the better regular-season win percentage gets to host. That’s games 1 and 2, and if necessary, then games 6 and 7. No matter if you’re a division champion or a wild card team, it all comes down to the numbers. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad And if two teams happen to have the same win percentage, then it’s about the head-to-head record. This is easy to check now, given every team plays at least one series against every other team during the regular season. For 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays have an edge. They finished 94-68, edging out the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went 93-69. So the game kicks off at Rogers Centre in Toronto before moving to LA for the later games. Full World Series 2025 Schedule—Dates, Venues & Game Order Every game is scheduled for 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT, with FOX’s national pregame show starting at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT. Fans can watch on FOX, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports App, and FOX On. For the radio listeners, ESPN Radio will provide English coverage, and Univision Radio will handle the Spanish broadcasts. In Canada, Sportsnet TV and Radio will carry live coverage. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports Here’s the full 2025 World Series schedule: ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Game 1: Oct 24 – Rogers Centre, Toronto, 8 p.m. ET Game 2: Oct 25 – Rogers Centre, Toronto, 8 p.m. ET Game 3: Oct 27 – Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET Game 4: Oct 28 – Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET Game 5 (if needed): Oct 29 – Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET Game 6 (if needed): Oct 31 – Rogers Centre, Toronto, 8 p.m. ET Game 7 (if needed): Nov 1 – Rogers Centre, Toronto, 8 p.m. ET Venue details The Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium, which was opened in the year 1962, seats around 56,000 fans and is the largest in MLB. It has the iconic open-air skyline that overlooks the San Gabriel Mountains. The Rogers Centre, which opened in 1989, holds around 42,000 fans and also has a stellar element—a retractable roof—perfect for that unpredictable Canadian weather. Where to Buy World Series 2025 Tickets? Want to see your favorite teams go head-to-head live? Tickets for the 2025 World Series are live, but be warned—the prices keep fluctuating, and seats are running out quickly. You can get your tickets from Official Game 1 (Toronto) Tickets: Ticketmaster.ca Official Resale Partner: SeatGeek Other Resale Options: StubHub, Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, Gametime. Tip: prices can vary depending on the game and the seat location, but the best strategy is to check multiple platforms to snag the best deal. World Series 2025 Ticket Prices—Toronto vs. Los Angeles Comparison Note: Prices fluctuate daily depending on availability, demand, and resale activity. What Are the Bag Policies and Stadium Entry Rules? At the Rogers Centre in Toronto, backpacks are discouraged but allowed; just be ready for a strict security check. Any bag that you carry along should be within the dimensions of 16” x 16” x 8”. Dodger Stadium has a bit of a together rules. Bags, purses, and handbags are not allowed at all. Diaper bags are allowed, but only if an infant is present with you. And they must be within the 12” x 12” x 6”. Non-clear wristlets are also subject to a tight security check. The takeaway is to travel light, stick to the size limits, and then expect security checks. It will make getting to your seats quicker and the process smoother. Can the Dodgers Overcome Toronto’s Home-Field Edge? The Toronto Blue Jays earned the home-field advantage, and that means Games 1 and 2 and potentially even 6 and 7 will be at their arena. This gives the Blue Jays a chance to set the tone early, and if you know anything about Rogers Stadium, it is that it is loud and fans go mad crazy when they see their favorites hit. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been nearly unstoppable this postseason. Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani have dominated the hitters. Ohtani sure had a slump, and then caught fire that silenced every critic! And Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts have been a fire jolt at the plate. Toronto too has their stars; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been sensational, and George Springer—the man got a standing ovation not once but twice from the fans. Though the bullpen has been a weak spot, their rookie starter, Trey Yesavage, has been savage, and Kevin Gausman is a class apart. Now, historically, home field matters more for momentum than Game 7. Teams that win the first two games at home go on to win the series 76% of the time. For Toronto, this could be the early push they want.
