Blue Jays Reach World Series; Tickets Sell Out

George Springer’s three‑run, go‑ahead home run in Game 7 of the ALCS lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners and sent the club to its first World Series since 1993. Toronto will face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a Fall Classic that opens Oct. 24 at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Primary World Series tickets sold out within minutes on Ticketmaster amid massive digital queues and long waits, and resale listings showed steep markups, with prices ranging roughly from $1,000 to as much as $16,000. The ALCS finale drew record TV audiences, averaging about 6 million viewers and peaking near 8.3 million for the final outs. Live Nation/Ticketmaster said they will restrict multiple accounts, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his government is exploring legislation to cap resale prices amid accusations of scalping and “gouging.” The scramble for World Series seats underscores a broader trend of rising ticket costs driven by dynamic pricing and premium offerings that are pricing out longtime supporters.