As the Toronto Blue Jays look to bring a World Series title back to Canada for the first time in 32 years, local fans will be able to gather at local watch parties across Waterloo Region.
Game 1 of the World Series matchup between the Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers starts on Friday at 8:00 p.m. on Sportsnet.
Tickets for home games sold out within minutes, with some costing thousands of dollars.
Here’s a list of free watch parties you can attend across the Region:
Kitchener
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium will be welcoming Blue Jays fans for Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday Oct 25. The game will be projected on the big screen with fans able to watch it from the stands for a stadium-like experience.
The City of Kitchener says in an Instagram post that while the event is free to attend, they will be taking non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. They add they will also host a potential Game 7 viewing if the series goes that far.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Kitchener Public Library
The KPL will be hosting Game 1 of the World Series on Friday on the big screen in the Central Library.
No registration is required with seating being given out on a first come, first serve basis.
Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and pre-game Jays-themed trivia will start at 7:30 p.m.
Cambridge
Gaslight District
The Gaslight District have scheduled the first four games of the series on the big screen in District Square. Their website says the Foundry Tavern will be selling $5 beers during every game.
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Waterloo
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530 at 316 Marsland Drive will be welcoming patrons for all World Series games.
The legion says they will be selling hot dogs starting at $2.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
