The highly anticipated 2025 World Series begins this Friday in Toronto. The Los Angeles Dodgers, reigning champions, will face the American League champions, the Toronto Blue Jays. This marks the Blue Jays’ first World Series appearance since they won consecutive titles in 1992 and 1993.
How to Watch Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series Live on TV and Online
Fans can catch the World Series live on Fox, which holds U.S. broadcast rights. Coverage will start each evening at 7 p.m. ET, with the first pitch set for 8 p.m. ET. Joe Davis and Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz will provide play-by-play commentary. They will be supported by sideline reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci, along with features reporter Tom Rinaldi.
For Spanish-speaking audiences, Fox Deportes will air the games. The broadcast team includes Adrian Garcia-Marquez, former MLB player Edgar Gonzalez, and reporters Carlos Alvarez, Jaime Motta, and Michelle Liendo. Additionally, the Fox Sports app and streaming service Fox One will feature the game.
In Canada, the games will be broadcast in English by Sportsnet, while TVA Sports will provide the French-language coverage. ESPN Radio holds English-language rights in the U.S., featuring Jon “Boog” Sciambi as the play-by-play announcer, supported by Eduardo Pérez and Jessica Mendoza.
World Series Schedule
Here is the full schedule for the best-of-seven series:
- Game 1 – Friday, October 24: Los Angeles @ Toronto, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 2 – Saturday, October 25: Los Angeles @ Toronto, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 3 – Monday, October 27: Toronto @ Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 4 – Tuesday, October 28: Toronto @ Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 5 – Wednesday, October 29: Toronto @ Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 6 – Friday, October 31: Los Angeles @ Toronto, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 7 – Saturday, November 1: Los Angeles @ Toronto, 8 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Matchup Overview
The Dodgers enter the series after defeating the New York Yankees in last year’s World Series. They made a strong comeback in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, thanks largely to their ace, Shohei Ohtani. The reigning National League MVP secured a pivotal victory in Game 4 by hitting three home runs and striking out ten players.
This marks the Dodgers’ fifth World Series appearance since 2017. The team is led by manager Dave Roberts and aims to defend their title successfully.
The Blue Jays, fresh off their AL East division championship, gained home-field advantage by winning one more game than the Dodgers during the regular season. Their roster features stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, and similar to the early ‘90s teams, they rely on cohesive team efforts and effective pitching.
Fox’s Coverage Innovations
Fox plans to maximize viewer engagement with advanced broadcasting technology. The MLB studio will feature analysts Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and anchor Kevin Burkhardt. Viewers can expect UmpCam, Swing Tracker tech, DirtCams, and FlyCams during the coverage.
The network will utilize over 20 cameras, including high-speed captures, alongside 50 microphones placed around the field. This technological setup aims to enhance the viewer experience throughout the series.
