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The World Series marks the culmination of the baseball season, with this year’s matchup pitting two compelling narratives against one another. The Toronto Blue Jays, who are in their first Fall Classic in 32 years, host the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 1 of the 2025 World Series on Friday night.
The Dodgers, having lost just one game en route to their second consecutive pennant, arrive as a dynasty in the making, fueled by the otherworldly performance of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Los Angeles’ dominance was punctuated by Ohtani’s historic NLCS-clinching performance, where he hit three home runs while also striking out 10 batters as the starting pitcher — a feat hailed as one of the greatest individual games in postseason history.
With an elite starting rotation led by Ohtani, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, plus a potent lineup featuring Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles is favored to become the first team to repeat as World Series champions in a quarter-century.
Standing in the way of the Dodgers’ dynasty is a Blue Jays club that clawed its way to the American League pennant through an arduous playoff journey. After dispatching their fierce rivals, the New York Yankees, in a hard-fought Division Series, Toronto found itself in an instant classic against the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS.
Falling behind in the series multiple times, the Blue Jays showcased the grit and tenacity they became known for — they had the best record in the AL since May — culminating in a thrilling Game 7 victory powered by a go-ahead, three-run home run from veteran George Springer.
Led by the booming bat and timely hitting of ALCS MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays are playing in their first World Series in 32 years and are looking to ride their tremendous late-October momentum to a third-ever title.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the updates from Game 1 of the World Series between two of baseball’s most exciting teams. Follow along for all the action below.
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World Series live updates, highlights from Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 1
10:11 p.m.: For the third straight inning, Toronto gets the opening man on base, with Bichette getting on for the first time tonight.
Right after, Isaiah Kiner-Falefa singles and there are runners on first and second with no outs.
10:08 p.m.: It’s confirmed, Drake is in the house.
Birthday Drake pulled up to the World Series 💯 https://t.co/R22mRmzxMK pic.twitter.com/3bxzOiOYdM
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2025
The Toronto native has a World Series game in his home city on his birthday, with the rapper turning 39 today.
10:06 p.m.: It’s another 1-2-3 inning for the Blue Jays, with Toronto getting through Hernandez, Muncy and Hernandez.
End of the fifth inning: Dodgers 2, Blue Jays 2
9:58 p.m.: After allowing the first hitter on base, Snell turns a double play followed by a Guerrero Jr. ground out. It remains tied after five.
9:55 p.m.: To open up the bottom of the fifth, the Game 7 hero Springer gets on base for the first time tonight with a single.
9:48 p.m.: With two outs in the top of the fifth inning, the Blue Jays pull Fluharty for reliever Seranthony Dominguez.
Dominguez gets Smith to fly out and to the bottom of the fifth we go.
9:44 p.m.: Ohtani strikes out for the second time to open up the fifth inning. He is 0-for-3 on the night.
But, Betts gets on base again, this time with a single past Gimenez at shortstop.
9:43 p.m.: Yesavage is done for the night, with Mason Fluharty coming in for the top of the fifth.
Yesavage finishes the night giving up four hits and two earned runs, while walking three striking out five.
End of the fourth inning: Dodgers 2, Blue Jays 2
9:36 p.m.: We are tied at 2-2 through four innings.
After the Dodgers scored two runs in the second and third inning, a Varsho home run tied the game up in the bottom of the fourth.
Dodgers 2, Blue Jays 2
9:35 p.m.: We have a brand new ballgame, courtesy of Daulton Varsho.
Right after Kirk gets on, Varsho swings on the first pitch and blasts one 423 feet to center field.
DAULTON VARSHO TIES UP #WORLDSERIES GAME 1! pic.twitter.com/VncyZk97ed
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2025
It’s his third home run of the postseason and it is 2-2.
9:34 p.m.: Kirk once again takes Snell for a long at-bat, this time going eight pitches.
The catcher hits one off the wall in right field for a single.
9:29 p.m.: It’s a 1-2-3 inning for Yesavage, who gets Pages to fly out to right after striking out Hernandez and Edman.
The pitcher has five strikeouts in four innings.
End of the third inning: Dodgers 2, Blue Jays 0
9:22 p.m.: Right after the Guerrero Jr. walk, Bichette grounds into a double play, with Betts making the throw to Freeman at first in time.
The Blue Jays have gotten men on base in every inning but remain scoreless.
9:21 p.m.: With two outs in the third, Guerrero Jr. has his first hit of the Fall Classic.
The Blue Jays star is 1-for-1 after walking in the first.
9:15 p.m.: Heading to the bottom of the third, the lead is 2-0.
The Dodgers scored one run in both the second and third innings. Yesavage has 71 pitches so far.
Dodgers 2, Blue Jays 0
9:07 p.m.: Both Betts and Freeman got on-base with walks to start the inning.
Then, Smith — who walked on his first at-bat — rips a grounder in between first and second to drive in Betts. Freeman gets thrown out at third, but the Dodgers double the lead.
Will Smith drives in the @Dodgers second run #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/yxir8VsX4B
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2025End of the second inning: Dodgers 1, Blue Jays 0
9:00 p.m.: The Dodgers get out of the inning in a chaotic way.
George Springer grounded to the middle-right of the infield, forcing Muncy to leave the bag, and Snell tries to take his place. But, Springer is called safe on the throw.
Though, Clement was in between second and third, and Snell picked him off on his way to the corner. Even amidst the chaos, Snell has two scoreless innings.
Your average 3-1-5 putout 😅#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/sRJej29Zj8
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2025
8:56 p.m.: Ernie Clement leads off the bottom of the second with a leadoff single, but right after, Snell strikes out Myles Straw.
8:52 p.m.: Yesavage is able to get out of the inning giving up only one run.
With the bases loaded and the Dodgers up 1-0, the pitcher strikes out Pages then Ohtani grounds out to Guerrero Jr. at first. The score remains 1-0.
8:50 p.m.: The bases were loaded with one out, but Yesavage strikes out Andy Pages.
Now, with two outs and the bases full, enter Shohei Ohtani.
Dodgers 1, Blue Jays 0
8:45 p.m.: The Dodgers have taken the first lead of the World Series.
KIKÉ HERNÁNDEZ GETS THE #WORLDSERIES STARTED! pic.twitter.com/KUtBKIXsr2
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2025
Right after Los Angeles gets two runners on, Kike Hernandez singles to left field of Yesavage. The other Hernandez, Teoscar, comes home and it is 1-0 Dodgers.
8:43 p.m.: Yesavage has given up two hits in the inning, this time with Max Muncy taking him the other way.
The Dodgers have runners on first and second with one out.
8:39 p.m.: The second inning begins with a walk, as Will Smith becomes the first Dodger on-base tonight.
End of the first inning: Dodgers 0, Blue Jays 0
8:36 p.m.: Snell is able to get out of the first inning jam.
His 29-pitch inning ends in a Varsho fly out to center field. Though Toronto had the bases loaded, it stays scoreless.
8:34 p.m.: Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk just worked a nine-pitch at-bat on Snell which ended in a walk.
The Blue Jays have bases loaded with Daulton Varsho up.
8:28 p.m.: On his first at-bat of the World Series, Guerrero Jr. becomes the first man on base.
After forcing a 3-2 count, Snell walks the superstar. Then, on his first postseason at-bat, Bo Bichette hits one the other way.
With two outs, Toronto has runners on first and third.
8:20 p.m.: It’s a 1-2-3 inning for Yesavage.
Facing three of the best hitters in the game in Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, the pitcher gets out of the inning unscathed. He struck out Ohtani then forced grounders on Betts and Freeman
8:16 p.m.: Yesavage opens the game striking out Ohtani, with a splitter near the dirt that Ohtani swung at.
8:13 p.m.: Trey Yesavage is on the mound, and it’s time for the World Series.
His first batter: Shohei Ohtani.
8:00 p.m.: Voices of Fire has performed both national anthems, and we are moments away.
7:53 p.m.: Teams are stepping onto the field now for introductions.
The Blue Jays are in their first World Series since 1993 and the Toronto crowd is electric. The Dodgers are making their second consecutive World Series appearance.
7:45 p.m.: We are 15 minutes away from first pitch, and hopefully you are as excited as Shohei Ohtani is.
Shohei Ohtani is all smiles ahead of the #WorldSeries 😄
— MLB (@MLB) October 24, 2025
7:00 p.m.: We are an hour away from first pitch of Game 1.
One hour until the #WorldSeries
How are you feeling @BlueJays and @Dodgers fans? pic.twitter.com/Pkac1cTqDC
— MLB (@MLB) October 24, 2025
6:35 p.m.: Toronto will see a familiar face in the opposing dugout in Teoscar Hernandez.
Reunited at the #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/pdSIn3Vnfy
— MLB (@MLB) October 24, 2025
The outfielder, who is in his second year with the Dodgers, spent 2017 to 2022 with the Blue Jays.
5:51 p.m.: Shohei Ohtani is coming off of one of the greatest postseason performances in MLB history against the Brewers; he struck out 10 and allowed only one run, and on the other side he hit three home runs.
Shohei Ohtani arrived for Game 1 of the World Series in a custom letterman jacket with Decoy featured on the front 🤩 pic.twitter.com/390Pd6gbkI
— MLB (@MLB) October 24, 2025
4:05 p.m.: The defending champions Dodgers have also released their lineup for tonight.
Game 1.
Tonight’s #WorldSeries Dodgers lineup at Blue Jays: pic.twitter.com/Bid3U5kOq2
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 24, 2025
Blake Snell, who has a 0.86 ERA in three starts this postseason, gets the start. Snell started Game 1 in both the NL wild card and NLCS.
3:16 p.m.: Toronto has posted its lineup for the World Series opener tonight.
🚨 YOUR GAME 1 LINEUP 🚨 #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/7hiL6oatHQ
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 24, 2025
It is Trey Yesavage, who pitched 5.1 no-hit innings in the ALDS against the Yankees, who gets the nod for Game 1.
Where to watch the 2025 World SeriesDodgers vs. Blue Jays start timeDate: Friday, Oct. 24Time: 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT
First pitch for Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 24.
Fox’s game coverage begins an hour earlier (7 p.m. ET) with the pregame show featuring Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz.
What channel is Dodgers vs. Blue Jays on today?TV channel (U.S.): Fox, FS1TV channel (Canada): SportsnetLive stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (free trial)
Game 1 of the World Series will be on Fox and FS1. Play-by-play announcer Joe Davis and Hall of Famer John Smoltz are on the call for Fox along with reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci.
MLB fans can live stream every game of the World Series with the Fox Sports app or on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users (U.S. only).
In Canada, the game will be broadcast on Sportsnet.
World Series schedule 2025Friday, Oct. 24GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 1: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays8:00 p.m.Fox, FuboSaturday, Oct. 25GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 2: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays8:00 p.m.Fox, FuboMonday, Oct. 27GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 3: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers8:00 p.m.Fox, FuboTuesday, Oct. 28GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 4: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers8:00 p.m.Fox, FuboWednesday, Oct. 29GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 5: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers*8:00 p.m.Fox, Fubo
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 31GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 6: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays*8:00 p.m.Fox, Fubo
*If necessary
Saturday, Nov. 1GameTime (ET)TV channelGame 7: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays*8:00 p.m.Fox, Fubo
*If necessary