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It’s USA vs. Canada for the 2025 World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays will host the defending World Series champs, Los Angeles Dodgers for game 1 on Friday, Oct. 24. The big game is set to air live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. If you don’t have cable, we created a guide for fans to stream the game live online with services like DirecTV.
Will Shohei Ohtani continue his MLB dominance and bring home another Commissioner’s Trophy, or will the Blue Jays pull off a major upset? To make sure you don’t miss any of the baseball action, keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the World Series matchup, including how to watch online for free, breaking down the full schedule and securing last-minute tickets to the big game.
Also, don’t miss must-see performances from the Jonas Brothers and Pharrell Williams at both games 1 and 2 of the 2025 World Series. Keep reading for how to watch details and more.
2025 World Series, at a Glance:
- Date: Friday, Oct. 24
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto
- TV channels: Fox, Fox Deportes
- Streaming: DirecTV
How to Watch & Stream the 2025 World Series Online
Because the World Series is airing on Fox, there are multiple ways to watch and stream the championship live and on-demand – and for free in most cases. If you don’t have access to cable, streaming is the best choice. Fans can stream the World Series on DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
DirecTV
Join DirecTV with a five-day free trial to enjoy your favorite sports and other entertainment. The streaming service’s signature packages feature more than 90 channels: ABC, TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, ESPN2, FS1, SEC, MLB Network, TLC, CBS, USA, Bravo, E!, BET, MTV and more.
A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with NBC and ESPN for NBA games — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
Fubo
FuboTV offers a seven-day free trial when you sign up for one of its plans. You’ll gain access to more than 200 live TV channels — including NBC — so you can watch the Sabrina Carpenter SNL episode for free. After your free trial is over you’ll be charged the subscription price based on the plan you choose or you can cancel at anytime.
Sling TV
Sling TV offers the Blue package, which comes with NBC. Blue is one of the most affordable options and comes with more than 40 channels and can be streamed on up to three device at a time. Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from market-to-market.
Sling TV is another streaming option for sports fans on a budget. With Sling Orange + Blue package, you can stream ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT and other channels for starting at $33 for the first month ($65.99 per month afterwards).
You’ll also get more than 45 other networks, including Disney Channel, ESPN2, NBC, Fox, TBS, Bravo, Discovery Channel, Fox News, MSNBC, National Geographic, USA Network, Fox Sports and more. Please note that channel availability and price depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.
Hulu + Live TV
For the most content offerings, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get access to the Hulu library in addition to more then 95 live TV channels (including NBC). The streaming platform starts at $64.99 per month for the first three months of service ($82.99 per month afterwards).
And, for even more programming, Hulu + Live TV now comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited, which gives you everything within the Hulu library, in addition to exclusive content on ESPN for even more sports coverage.
Where to Buy Last-Minute Tickets to the 2025 World Series
There’s no shame in watching the World Series from home, but nothing compares to seeing the action in person. If you want root on the Dodgers or the Blue Jays at either stadium near you, fans can still shop last-minute World Series tickets on resell sites like StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek.
With Seat Geek, fans can also save a few bucks by using code BILLBOARD10, which will save you an additional $10 at checkout.
World Series 2025 Schedule
To make sure you don’t miss any of the action, here’s full schedule for 2025 Word Series below.
- Game 1: Friday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Monday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m. ET
