World Series 2025: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays opens tonight — full schedule, start times, pitching plans, and what to watch

The MLB Fall Classic 2025 begins tonight, Friday, October 24, with Game 1 of Dodgers vs. Blue Jays in a matchup that blends dynasty ambitions with long-awaited return. Los Angeles is chasing back-to-back titles; Toronto is back on the sport’s biggest stage for the first time since 1993—and holds home-field advantage.

What time does the World Series start?

• Game 1 first pitch: 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT).

• Pregame show: 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT).

• Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Tonight’s probable starters: Blake Snell (LAD) vs Trey Yesavage (TOR), the 22-year-old rookie who rocketed through the system this season.

Full World Series schedule (all times ET)

Home-field: The Blue Jays host Games 1–2 (and 6–7, if needed); the Dodgers host Games 3–5.

Who’s in the World Series (and quick history)

• Los Angeles Dodgers: Defending champions seeking a third title in eight seasons.

• Toronto Blue Jays: First World Series appearance since 1993; franchise titles in 1992 and 1993.

• Where are the Blue Jays from? Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Storylines that define Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

1) Acy vs. audacity on the mound.
The Dodgers hand Game 1 to Blake Snell, a big-game lefty in dominant postseason form. Toronto answers with Trey Yesavage, whose whiff-heavy arsenal and poise fast-tracked him from the minors to October’s spotlight.

2) Stars everywhere.
Los Angeles rolls out an elite top of the order built around Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith. Toronto counters with veteran thump (George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.) and an infield shuffle that could include Bo Bichette returning in a role that maximizes his bat.

3) Ballpark geometry and contact quality.
With the roof closed, Rogers Centre rewards true backspin and line-drive lift; the Dodgers’ patient approach can stress pitch counts, while Toronto’s early-count hunting can flip innings fast.

4) The running game.
Both clubs can manufacture edges with base-running—watch for first-to-third aggression and opportunistic steals when a pitcher’s timing slips.

“What time is the Dodger game today?” (tonight, and beyond)

• Tonight (Game 1): 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

• Saturday (Game 2): 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
  Every World Series game this year is slotted for 8:00 p.m. ET first pitch with a one-hour national pregame.

Odds, edges, and a quick prediction

On paper, depth tilts toward Los Angeles, especially with a rotation that can stack power lefties and a lineup that grinds. Toronto’s counter is volatility in the best sense: a rookie arm with wipeout upside, middle-order thunder, and a crowd that hasn’t hosted the Fall Classic in more than three decades. If Yesavage lands strikes early and Springer/Guerrero Jr. win a couple of two-strike battles, the Blue Jays can steal Game 1. Over seven, the safer lean is Dodgers in six—but the first two nights in Toronto will set the tone.

Tickets and how to watch

• Tickets: Check official team and league channels first; dynamic pricing moves quickly on game day. Verified resale can spike near first pitch—nearby seats often drop in the final hour.

• Viewing: National TV and Spanish-language coverage in the U.S.; full national coverage in Canada. Pregame begins one hour before each game.

Quick answers to top searches

• When does the World Series start? Tonight, Oct 24, 8:00 p.m. ET.

• Who has home-field advantage in the World Series? Toronto Blue Jays.

• Have the Blue Jays ever been to the World Series? Yes—champions in 1992 and 1993; last appearance 1993.

• Who’s playing in the World Series 2025? Dodgers vs. Blue Jays.

• Where is the World Series? Games 1–2 (and 6–7 if needed) in Toronto; Games 3–5 in Los Angeles.

The 2025 World Series finally arrives—Dodgers vs. Blue Jays, Game 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET—with ace-level intrigue, star power on both sides, and a long-starved Toronto crowd ready to shake the roof. Buckle up.