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How To Watch the Toronto Blue Jays

How To Watch the Toronto Blue Jays

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Where to watch Blue Jays games this season

As the only MLB franchise north of the border, the Toronto Blue Jays offer a uniquely binational viewing experience. Sportsnet remains the primary TV home for the Jays across all of Canada. This holds true whether you live near Rogers Centre, tune in from Vancouver, or watch at home in Calgary.

Tracking down the broadcast gets a bit more complicated for fans cheering from the U.S. As a lifelong baseball fanatic, I know how frustrating it is to miss a crucial inning due to blackout rules or shifting TV rights. I created this guide to help both Canadian and American viewers lock down the perfect cable, satellite, or streaming package for the 2026 season.

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*Claim based on total games carried on Nat'l and combined local Regional Sports Networks. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher. Avail. of RSNs varies by ZIP code and pkg. Blackouts apply.

Where to watch the Blue Jays—local TV breakdown

In Canada, the Blue Jays’ broadcast situation is straightforward. Sportsnet holds exclusive regional rights to almost every regular-season game. You can access Sportsnet and Sportsnet One (SN1) through most major Canadian cable and satellite providers, or stream every game directly with a Sportsnet+ subscription.

Fans looking for Canadian French–language broadcasts also have a dedicated home for the Jays. TVA Sports carries select games throughout the season, ensuring that viewers across Canada can follow the team in French.

Unlike American teams with state-based regional borders, the Blue Jays claim all of Canada as their home television territory. This means if you live anywhere in the U.S., you’re considered an out-of-market fan. That means you’ll have to subscribe to MLB.TV to stream the frequent Sportsnet broadcasts, or add the MLB EXTRA INNINGS package to your U.S. cable or satellite plan.

Channel Starting price Coverage Available on
Sportsnet / Sportsnet+ Varies Most in-market games (Canada) Canadian cable and satellite services, Sportsnet+ app
TVA Sports Varies Select in-market games (Canada) Canadian cable and satellite services
MLB.TV $149.99/season Most out-of-market games (U.S.) MLB and ESPN apps
MLB EXTRA INNINGS $149.99/season Most out-of-market games (U.S.) Cable and satellite services

Where to watch the Blue Jays—national TV breakdown

The Blue Jays frequently appear on national TV in the U.S. because of their high-profile matchups against AL East rivals like the Yankees and Red Sox. You can catch these marquee games on channels like FOX, FS1, ESPN, NBC, TBS, and MLB Network.

You’ll also need to be prepared for occasional streaming exclusives on Apple TV and Peacock. In fact, Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball matchups are paywalled for fans in both the U.S. and Canada.

Network Coverage Available on
Apple TV Friday Night Baseball exclusive games Apple TV subscription ($12.99/mo.)
ESPN Select regular-season games Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services
FOX Saturday MLB games, select primetime matchups, All-Star Game, World Series Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services
FS1 Saturday regular-season games, select postseason games (Division Series, League Championship Series) Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services
MLB Network Regular-season national games, simulcasts, showcase matchups Cable, satellite, select live TV streaming services
NBC Select Sunday MLB games Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services
Netflix Exclusive events (Home Run Derby, MLB at Field of Dreams) Netflix subscription ($7.99–$24.99/mo.)
Peacock Exclusive Sunday MLB games Peacock Premium subscription ($10.99–$16.99/mo.), NBCSN (simulcasts)
TBS Regular-season Tuesday night games, select postseason games (Division Series, League Championship Series) Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services

Best TV plans for watching the Toronto Blue Jays

Finding the ultimate TV plan for Blue Jays baseball depends entirely on which side of the border you call home. Canadian fans can stream nearly every regular-season game directly through a standalone Sportsnet+ subscription. Alternatively, major providers like Bell and Rogers bundle Sportsnet into standard cable plans.

For fans in the U.S., an MLB.TV subscription is mandatory for catching daily out-of-market action. Still, you’ll need access to nationally televised matchups on FOX, FS1, and NBC. That’s why I recommend pairing MLB.TV with a premium live TV service like DIRECTV.

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Best Overall (Canada)

If you live in Canada, subscribing directly to the Sportsnet+ streaming app (starting at $29.99/mo.) is the most straightforward way to catch the Jays without a traditional TV package.

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Best Overall (U.S.)

DIRECTV ($89.99–$169.99/mo.) offers U.S. fans the most reliable way to secure major national networks like FOX and TBS. Plus, Signature package subscribers get ESPN Unlimited included, unlocking an easy path to discounted MLB.TV streaming.

Exclusive Games

Apple TV ($12.99/mo.) holds the exclusive rights to Friday Night Baseball. Both Canadian and American fans will need an Apple TV subscription when Toronto lands on the Friday night schedule.

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Exclusive Games

You’ll need a Peacock Premium subscription ($10.99–$16.99/mo.) in the U.S. for select Blue Jays Sunday exclusives.

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Out-of-Market Coverage

If you live in the U.S., MLB.TV ($149.99/season) is the only way to stream regular-season Blue Jays games on a daily basis.

Find the best TV providers near you

Sometimes, you can bundle multiple viewing options into a single plan through a local provider. Enter your zip code below to see your area’s top-ranked TV services.

Watch the Toronto Blue Jays with a free trial

You can use free trials from live TV streaming services to watch Blue Jays games without any commitment. The trials listed below are an excellent way to test each platform’s interface and features, though these are only available to viewers in the U.S.

Packages Price ESPN FOX FS1 NBC TBS MLB Network RSNs* Details
DIRECTV Five days free, then $89.99–$169.99/mo. View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM
Fubo Five days free, then $14.99–$94.99/mo. View Plans for FuboTV
YouTube TV Varies, then $82.99/mo. View Plans for YouTube TV

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*Avail. of RSNs varies by zip code and pkg.

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How to watch the Toronto Blue Jays FAQ

What channel are the Toronto Blue Jays on?

You can watch most in-market Toronto Blue Jays games on Sportsnet in Canada. For U.S. viewers, those local feeds stream on MLB.TV, while select national matchups air stateside on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and MLB Network.

Can I stream Blue Jays games without cable?

Yes, Canadian fans can stream nearly every game directly through the Sportsnet+ app. Fans in the U.S. can stream most of those same out-of-market matchups via MLB.TV.

Why are Blue Jays games blacked out in my area?

MLB blackout rules protect regional broadcast rights. While the Blue Jays claim all of Canada, U.S.-based MLB.TV users may encounter blackouts when Toronto plays an American team in that user's local home market.

Can I watch the Toronto Blue Jays for free?

Canadian fans can utilize a short-term Sportsnet+ free trial, while U.S. fans can try a free Fubo or DIRECTV trial for nationally televised games. Occasional matchups may also be featured on MLB.TV's Free Game of the Day.

Why you should trust us

Our CableTV.com Sports Editor, Taylor Kujawa, meticulously reviewed the entire Toronto Blue Jays broadcast schedule to map out exactly how fans on both sides of the border can watch the games. By analyzing the split between Canada’s Sportsnet exclusivity and the U.S. out-of-market MLB.TV landscape, he pinpointed the absolute best TV packages for every viewer. Taylor weighed channel lineups, streaming perks, and overall value to confidently deliver these provider recommendations.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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