MLB Fall Classic 2025: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series Schedule, Start Time, Streaming Details & Extra Innings Rules

 Sports Desk | October 24, 2025 | 4 min read

The wait is finally over; the 2025 MLB Fall Classic is here. This year’s World Series features a thrilling matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, with Game 1 set to begin Friday, October 24, at 8 p.m. ET. Baseball fans across the globe are ready for a week of intense action, dramatic innings, and historic moments.

As anticipation builds, one question keeps popping up: What happens if the game goes into extra innings under the postseason rules? Let’s break it all down from the extra innings format to the complete World Series schedule and how you can watch every game live.

 Extra Innings Rules for the 2025 World Series

During the MLB regular season, a runner automatically starts on second base when games head into extra innings — a rule known as the “ghost runner” or “Manfred Man” rule. It’s designed to keep games from dragging on for too long.

However, that rule does not apply in the playoffs or the World Series.
As confirmed by MLB officials and major sports outlets, all postseason extra innings begin with empty bases. That means teams must earn their baserunners the hard way, just like in traditional baseball.

If the Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied after nine innings, the game continues until one team takes the lead by the end of a full inning. This format often leads to marathon battles that test both teams’ endurance, something purists consider the true spirit of October baseball.

 2025 World Series Schedule & Game Times

All games of the 2025 MLB World Series will air live on FOX, with streaming available on Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
Every matchup starts at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Here’s the full schedule for the best-of-seven showdown:

• Game 1: Friday, Oct. 24 – Dodgers at Blue Jays, 8 p.m. ET

• Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 25 – Dodgers at Blue Jays, 8 p.m. ET

• Game 3: Monday, Oct. 27 – Blue Jays at Dodgers, 8 p.m. ET

• Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Blue Jays at Dodgers, 8 p.m. ET

• Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 29 – if needed, 8 p.m. ET

• Game 6: Friday, Oct. 31 – if needed, 8 p.m. ET

• Game 7: Saturday, Nov. 1 – if needed, 8 p.m. ET

Game 1 will feature a pregame concert by Pharrell Williams and Voices of Fire at 7 p.m. ET, adding an exciting touch before the first pitch.

 Why the 2025 Fall Classic Is One to Remember

This year’s World Series is loaded with history and storylines.
The Dodgers, coming off their 2024 championship, are aiming to become the first team since the late ’90s Yankees to win back-to-back titles. On the other hand, the Blue Jays are chasing their first championship since 1993, a comeback that’s igniting passion among Canadian fans.

With Shohei Ohtani leading the Dodgers’ star-studded roster and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. anchoring Toronto’s explosive lineup, every inning is set to deliver fireworks. And if these games stretch into extra innings, fans are in for even more unforgettable drama.

 How to Watch the 2025 World Series Live

Fans can catch every pitch and highlight of the Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series on:

• FOX (TV broadcast)

• Fubo or Hulu + Live TV (for streaming)

Quick Facts: MLB Fall Classic 2025

Q1: When does the 2025 World Series start?
👉 Friday, October 24, 2025

Q2: What time do the games begin?
👉 Every game starts at 8 p.m. ET

Q3: What’s the rule for extra innings in the postseason?
👉 No ghost runner — innings begin with empty bases

Q4: Where can you watch the World Series without cable?
👉 FOX, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV

Q5: When is the final possible game?
👉 Saturday, November 1, 2025, if the series reaches Game 7