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Blue Jays are World Series-bound, but they’re not the only big winners

October 22, 2025 • Village Media Inc.

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Big bats equal big bucks.

The Blue Jays’ thrilling comeback victory in Game 7 of the ALCS didn’t just propel the team into the World Series. It set up the city of Toronto for a huge economic score.

Hotels, restaurants, transit services and local tourist hot spots will rake in millions of dollars in extra revenue when fans flock to Toronto for Games 1 and 2 of the Fall Classic, which starts Friday night at Rogers Centre.

Will it compare to the massive economic spinoffs from Taylor Swift’s Toronto concerts last November? We’ll soon find out.

Joining us on tonight’s Closer Look podcast is Kelly Jackson, vice-president of Destination Development with Destination Toronto. She also happens to be a massive Jays fan.

Hosted by Village Media’s Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith, and produced by Derek Turner, Closer Look is a new daily podcast that goes way beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring our reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and big newsmakers.

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