The Toronto Blue Jays are Canada’s only Major League Baseball team. For Blue Jays fans across Canada, watching the team’s games live is a summer tradition. With a 162-game regular season schedule, plus potential playoff games, there are many opportunities to tune in to Blue Jays baseball. However, accessing the live broadcasts can get confusing, with regional blackout restrictions and multiple broadcasters carrying the games. This article will explain the main ways Canadian fans can watch the Blue Jays live during the 2023 MLB season.
On which channels are Blue Jays games broadcast in Canada?
The Blue Jays have two main broadcast partners in Canada for the 2023 season:
Sportsnet
Sportsnet is the Blue Jays’ primary broadcaster and carries the majority of games. Sportsnet broadcasts Jays games on the following channels:
– Sportsnet
– Sportsnet One
– Sportsnet 360
– Sportsnet Ontario (regional channel)
TSN
TSN is the secondary broadcaster and airs some Blue Jays matchups. TSN shows Jays games on:
– TSN 1, 3, 4 and 5 (national channels)
– TSN regional channels in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Atlantic Canada
Between Sportsnet and TSN, most Blue Jays games are covered nationwide. Sportsnet produces the live TV broadcasts, while play-by-play audio is simulcast on Sportsnet 590 The FAN Toronto radio.
What is the best way to watch every Blue Jays game?
To ensure you can watch every regular season Blue Jays game live, your best option is to subscribe to Sportsnet NOW Premium. This streaming service from Sportsnet includes:
– Live streams of all Sportsnet channels across Canada
– On-demand access to Sportsnet’s Blue Jays broadcasts
– Streaming on mobile devices, tablets, computers, and connected TVs
– No blackouts of Blue Jays games anywhere in Canada
With Sportsnet NOW Premium, you’ll never miss a Jays game all season long whether you’re at home or on the go. The service costs $27.99 per month or $249.99 for an annual pass.
Can I watch the Blue Jays live on MLB.TV?
MLB.TV is Major League Baseball’s own streaming platform for out-of-market games. However, MLB.TV is not recommended for watching the Blue Jays in Canada due to blackout restrictions:
– All Blue Jays home games are blacked out on MLB.TV across Canada.
– Blue Jays away games are blacked out in the Jays’ home broadcast territory, which includes all of Canada.
So in total, every Blue Jays game is blacked out on MLB.TV in Canada. The only exception is for Canadians traveling outside the country – they can use MLB.TV to stream Jays games live while abroad.
Does DAZN show live Blue Jays games in Canada?
No, the live sports streaming service DAZN does not carry Blue Jays games in Canada. DAZN has the rights to other MLB matchups in Canada, but not Blue Jays broadcasts.
Can I watch Blue Jays games live on Rogers Cable TV?
Rogers Cable television subscribers have access to Sportsnet channels as part of their TV package, enabling them to watch live Blue Jays games. However, keep these Rogers blackout restrictions in mind:
– Sportsnet Ontario is only available in Ontario, not the rest of Canada.
– On the main Sportsnet channel, Jays games are sometimes blacked out in favor of other regional sports broadcasts.
So Rogers Cable is a decent option for Jays fans in Ontario, but not reliable nationwide due to blackouts.
How to watch Blue Jays games live online?
Here are the main online streaming options for watching the Blue Jays live in Canada:
Service | Cost | Pros | Cons |
---|---|---|---|
Sportsnet NOW Premium | $27.99/month | Streams all Blue Jays games. No blackouts. | Expensive compared to single team options in U.S. |
MLB.TV | $131.99/year | Cheap compared to Sportsnet NOW. Streams lots of baseball. | All Jays games blacked out in Canada. |
Rogers Ignite TV | From $15/month | Access to Sportsnet channels if Rogers customer. | Regional blackouts apply. Only for Rogers internet customers. |
DAZN | $24.99/month | Good for streaming Champions League soccer, NFL, other sports. | Does not carry Blue Jays games. |
Can I stream Blue Jays games live for free?
There are no legal options to stream live Blue Jays games for free in Canada. The rights holders like Sportsnet and TSN have exclusive broadcast rights, so free streams are not available. The only way is to pay for an authorized streaming service like Sportsnet NOW.
Some sketchy websites claim to offer free MLB streams but they usually aren’t reliable, safe or legal. Your best bet is to use official paid streaming options for a quality experience. With Sportsnet NOW, you can even split the cost with a friend by sharing login details.
How to watch Blue Jays without cable?
Don’t need an expensive cable TV subscription to watch the Jays online. Your no-cable options include:
Sportsnet NOW
Sportsnet’s streaming platform is the top cable-free choice, with all Blue Jays games live. Accessible on most devices too.
DAZN + TSN Direct
DAZN for other MLB games, plus buy single games on TSN Direct when Jays are playing there. More limited than Sportsnet NOW.
MLB.TV + VPN
Use a VPN like NordVPN to get around the MLB.TV blackouts and unblock Jays games. Quality not reliable.
Rogers Ignite TV App
If you have Rogers internet but not cable, you can add Ignite TV app for $15/month to get Sportsnet channels. Requires Rogers internet.
What cable channels show the Blue Jays in Canada?
Here’s an overview of which cable/satellite channels air Blue Jays games in Canada:
Channel | Provider |
---|---|
Sportsnet | Major national broadcaster |
Sportsnet One | Major national broadcaster |
Sportsnet Ontario | Regional Sportsnet channel for Ontario |
TSN 1, 3, 4, 5 | Secondary national broadcaster |
RDS | French-language national broadcaster |
TVA Sports | French-language national broadcaster |
Any Canadian cable or satellite package that includes Sportsnet and TSN will get you access to live Blue Jays baseball. Sportsnet generally shows the most games.
How to watch the Blue Jays without Sportsnet?
Don’t have Sportsnet in your cable package? You can still catch some Jays games live on these channels:
TSN
When the Jays are playing on TSN, you can watch with any cable/satellite package with TSN channels included. Limited to only TSN broadcasts.
RDS
French-language network available on most Canadian providers. Carries a portion of Blue Jays games.
TVA Sports
Another French broadcaster that airs select Blue Jays matchups. Part of most Canadian cable/satellite packages.
MLB.TV with VPN
Use a VPN service to bypass MLB.TV blackouts and watch Jays away games live illegally. Quality and reliability varies.
Radio
Tune into Sportsnet 590 The FAN to listen to live Blue Jays radio broadcasts. Only audio, no video.
How to watch Blue Jays in Quebec?
Baseball fans in Quebec have a few solid options for watching Blue Jays games:
RDS
As Canada’s French sports leader, RDS carries a package of Blue Jays games all season. Included with most TV providers in Quebec.
TVA Sports
Also broadcasts select Blue Jays matchups in French throughout Quebec. Part of most TV packages.
Sportsnet NOW
Sportsnet’s streaming platform provides French simulcast feeds for Blue Jays games. No blackouts. Ideal for cord-cutters.
MLB.TV
Out-of-market streaming allows you to watch the Jays when they aren’t playing the Montreal Expos. Use a VPN to try bypassing blackouts.
Radio
For audio-only French play-by-play, listen to Blue Jays games on Cogeco diffuseur radio affiliate stations.
How to watch Blue Jays in the Maritimes?
Fans in the Maritimes can access Blue Jays broadcasts through:
Sportsnet East
Part of all cable and satellite packages in the region. Carries Sportsnet’s Jays game schedule.
TSN 1, 3, 4, 5
The TSN channels are included with most providers and show select Blue Jays matchups.
Sportsnet NOW
Sportsnet’s direct streaming platform is available in the Maritimes with no blackouts. Streams all Jays games.
Sportsnet Radio East
Tune in to this regional radio station for live audio play-by-play of Blue Jays games.
MLB.TV
Use MLB’s out-of-market streaming to watch Jays road games. Home games will be blacked out.
With Sportsnet East available locally and Sportsnet NOW for streaming, baseball fans across the Maritimes can easily follow the Jays live all season long.
Conclusion
Despite some confusing blackouts with MLB.TV, Canadian baseball fans have several excellent options to watch the Toronto Blue Jays live. The best choice nationwide is subscribing to Sportsnet NOW Premium for access to all Blue Jays games streamed directly. Alternatively, cable and satellite subscribers can tune into the Sportsnet and TSN channels carrying Jays broadcasts as part of most TV packages. With Sportsnet and TSN covering the games from coast to coast, following Canada’s only baseball team through the 162-game season is easier than ever, even without an expensive cable subscription. Let’s go Blue Jays!