Maple Leafs and Raptors Adjust Schedules for Blue Jays World Series

Adjustments to Toronto Teams’ Schedules to Support the Blue Jays in the World Series

Toronto, Canada – The Maple Leafs and the Raptors have modified the schedules of their upcoming games to avoid overlapping with the Blue Jays World Series games.

“Sports fans in Toronto are undoubtedly some of the most passionate in the world, and we are proud that the city’s teams are coming together to give these fans the opportunity to experience a significant moment in the history of our city and nation,” said Keith Pelley, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, owner of the Maple Leafs and Raptors.

Keith Pelley, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

The Rogers Centre, located in downtown Toronto, will host games 1 and 2 of the World Series this Friday and Saturday. Each game in the best-of-seven series is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. The Raptors’ home opener against Milwaukee, scheduled for Friday, was moved up from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Maple Leafs’ game against Buffalo, scheduled for Saturday, was moved up from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Leafs also adjusted the start time of next Tuesday’s game against Calgary to 6 p.m. The Raptors will host Houston at 6:30 p.m. on October 29. Games 3-5 of the World Series are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

“Each of these changes to the game schedules are quite complicated and represent the cooperation of many stakeholders, including the respective leagues, the Leafs, Raptors and opposing teams’ coaches and players, as well as the broadcasters,” said Pelley. “We are grateful to all of them for their help as we work to make this a very special moment for Toronto fans, as we come together to support the Blue Jays.”

Keith Pelley, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

The Maple Leafs and Raptors will also broadcast the World Series games on the big screen at Scotiabank Arena after their games.