The American League Championship Series has the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays squaring off with national exposure in the U.S. and wall-to-wall coverage in Canada. Here’s a clean, up-to-the-minute guide to every way you can watch—or listen—without guesswork.
What Channel Is Mariners vs. Blue Jays On?
United States (national):
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FOX / FS1 carry every ALCS game. Which channel you get on a given night depends on the national window.
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If your local FOX affiliate is showing the game, that’s the over-the-air option; otherwise FS1 will have it.
Canada:
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Sportsnet has full TV coverage of every Blue Jays postseason game.
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Sportsnet+ streams each game nationwide.
Radio:
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U.S. national: ESPN Radio.
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Seattle: Seattle Sports 710 AM (team call).
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Toronto: Sportsnet 590 The FAN (team call).
Live Streaming Options (U.S. & Canada)
U.S. (streaming with authentication):
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FOX Sports app (sign in with your cable/satellite/streaming TV provider).
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Live-TV streaming services that include FOX/FS1 in your market: YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling (Blue plan for FS1; local FOX varies by market). Check your lineup card—local FOX availability can differ by ZIP code.
Canada:
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Sportsnet+ (Standard or Premium) streams the full ALCS without a traditional TV package.
Out-of-market services:
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MLB.TV does not stream ALCS games live in the U.S. or Canada due to national rights, but it carries archived replays and live feeds outside North America. Travelers abroad can check MLB.TV availability based on current location.
Tonight’s Game Time and the Remaining Schedule
All times listed Eastern; channel assignment can shift between FOX and FS1 based on the national window.
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Game 2: Mon, Oct 13 — 5:03 p.m. ET — FOX/FS1 (U.S.); Sportsnet/SN+ (Canada)
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Game 3: Wed, Oct 15 — 8:08 p.m. ET — FS1 (U.S.); Sportsnet/SN+ (Canada)
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Game 4: Thu, Oct 16 — 8:33 p.m. ET — FS1 (U.S.); Sportsnet/SN+ (Canada)
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Game 5 (if needed): Fri, Oct 17 — TBA — FS1 (U.S.); Sportsnet/SN+ (Canada)
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Game 6 (if needed): Sun, Oct 19 — TBA — FS1 (U.S.); Sportsnet/SN+ (Canada)
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Game 7 (if needed): Mon, Oct 20 — TBA — FOX/FS1 (U.S.); Sportsnet/SN+ (Canada)
Tip: If you’re using a U.S. live-TV streamer, confirm both local FOX and FS1 are included in your plan and current location to avoid last-minute surprises.
How to Watch Without Cable
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Best all-around: YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV—both include FOX/FS1 in most markets and bundle cloud DVR.
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Budget route: Sling Blue is typically the cheapest way to get FS1; pair with an over-the-air antenna for local FOX where available.
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Sports-heavy: Fubo offers robust sports add-ons and 4K events when available.
In Canada, Sportsnet+ is the simplest cord-cutter path; Premium tier adds more simultaneous streams and out-of-market NHL options, but either tier covers Blue Jays postseason games.
Quick Answers to Common Issues
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Why can’t I find the game on FOX? Some ALCS dates shift to FS1 due to national programming. If FOX isn’t carrying it, check FS1.
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Traveling or living near a border? Channel availability on streamers is based on your current location. If you move, your lineup may change.
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Spanish-language option (U.S.): Select national windows carry FOX Deportes; check your provider’s guide on game day.
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Audio-only on the go: ESPN Radio is available in most podcast/radio apps; team flagship stations stream within local rights windows.
What to Watch For in This Series
Seattle’s rotation depth and late-inning leverage bullpen face a Toronto lineup that thrives at Rogers Centre and pressures mistakes. With national TV windows and prime-time starts, the broadcast teams will lean into matchups at the top of the order and how both managers deploy high-leverage arms in the sixth and seventh—moments that often decide October baseball. If you’re tuning in from the West Coast, note the earlier start for East-hosted games; fans in Seattle will want to be ready well before the dinner hour.
In the U.S., watch Mariners–Blue Jays on FOX/FS1 or stream via the FOX Sports app and major live-TV streamers. In Canada, it’s all on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, with radio on ESPN Radio, Seattle Sports 710 AM, and Sportsnet 590 The FAN.
