How to Stream the Toronto Blue Jays Without Cable

The MLB playoffs are back on October 3rd.

Stream them live with Sling TV!

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the national team for Canada since 2005. They have also garnered many US-based fans.

In a hurry? Fans in Canada can watch every game of the Blue Jays season with Sportsnet NOW ($14.99 CAD/mo). For those in the US, MLB.TV ($24.99/mo) provides access to most regular-season games. Otherwise, you can watch nationally televised games (including all playoff contests) on live TV streaming services like:

About the Blue Jays

The Blue Jays were actually Major League Baseball’s second foray into Canada. The Montreal Expos had already played eight seasons when Toronto took to the field for the first time in 1977. The Expos left Canada to become the Washington Nationals in 2005.

However, it was the Blue Jays who were the first of the Canadian clubs to break through the League Championship Series and play in the World Series. This followed three ALCS losses, in 1985, 1989, and 1991. And the team made a habit of it, claiming not only the 1992 World Series but repeating its title a year later, which are to date Toronto’s only World Series appearances.

Save 50% on Sling TV Now

Toronto has also done well lately, recording winning records five times in the eight-year span from 2014 to 2021, which included making the playoffs three times and advancing to the ALCS twice, in 2015 and 2016.

Most recently, in 2021, the Blue Jays went 91-71 and missed out on the playoffs by just one game.

2022 Blue Jays Playoff Schedule

Despite an excellent performance in the second Wild Card game, the Toronto Blue Jays fell to the Seattle Mariners in two games.

• Fri Oct 7 4:07 pm: Seattle Mariners (4) at Toronto Blue Jays (0) (ESPN)
• Sat Oct 8 4:07 pm: Seattle Mariners (10) at Toronto Blue Jays (9) (ESPN)
• Sun Oct 9 2:07 pm: Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays (ABC)

Unblock Your Favorite Events & Teams With a VPN

If you can’t watch your favorite events or teams because of your location, a VPN will allow you to get the access you are entitled to, plus extra security and unequaled privacy. Check out our VPN Guide for everything you need to know, including our top pick ExpressVPN.

Get ExpressVPN Today

Other brands worth checking out include Hotspot Shield and CyberGhost.

Blue Jays TV Channels

Within Canada, all Toronto Blue Jays games are broadcast on Sportsnet, including all postseason contests. The Blue Jays are the only MLB team that doesn’t have a US-based regional sports network (RSN). But this is made-up for with the availability of MLB.TV.

As for Blue Jays fans based in the US, you can periodically watch Toronto play when it is featured on Fox, Fox Sports 1, ESPN, TBS, and MLB Network. Appearances on NBC and ABC are also possible but less likely.

Watching the Blue Jays

If you are looking to watch the Blue Jays battle in the American League East without cable or satellite, consider these options.

Save 50% on Sling TV Now

Antenna

An antenna will allow US-based fans to enjoy Toronto Blue Jays games whenever they are featured on Fox, ABC, or NBC. However, note that those appearances are not common. With that said, any World Series games that Toronto is a part of will be on Fox. Blue Jays World Series games might also be on an over-the-air station in Canada.

For everything you need to know, see our HD antenna guide.

Live TV Streaming Services

Live TV streaming services provide access to nationally televised games. These include all of the playoffs.

• Sling TV: Offers ESPN, FS1, and TBS to those who subscribe to its Orange + Blue plan ($55.00/mo). Also available are Fox and NBC affiliates in select markets while any ABC-broadcast Blue Jays games should be available here through ESPN3. The Sports Extras add-on ($15/mo) is necessary for the MLB Network. You can also check out Team USA at the World Baseball Classic on Sling. (Sling TV review)
• DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV): Offers access to many of the US-based channels that show the Blue Jays through its Entertainment plan ($74.99/mo). These include your Fox, NBC, and ABC affiliates, ESPN, TBS, and FS1. If you want to also gain access to the MLB Network and RSNs in your area, you will need to get its Choice plan ($99.99/mo). All plans come with unlimited cloud DVR and simultaneous streaming on unlimited devices. (DIRECTV STREAM review)
• Hulu + Live TV: For $69.99/mo, you get local affiliates, ESPN, TBS, and FS1. It also comes with ESPN+ and Disney+. However, MLB Network is not available. The base plan comes with unlimited cloud DVR with 9 months of storage and streaming on two devices. (Hulu + Live TV review)

Other streaming services to consider that feature some Blue Jays broadcasts include Fubo ($74.99/mo), Vidgo ($69.99/mo), and YouTube TV ($64.99/mo).

Save 50% on Sling TV Now

Specialty Streaming Services

A notable number of games will stream on specialty services:

• Apple TV+ ($4.99/mo): May exclusively stream some Blue Jays games. If it does, they will be on Friday evenings.
• Peacock Premium ($4.99/mo): Might exclusively stream Toronto contests on some Sundays. (Peacock review)
• ESPN+ ($9.99/mo): An option for periodically streaming Blue Jays matchups. Although some of its games will not be available due to blackout restrictions, that will not be a common occurrence. (ESPN+ review)

Sportsnet NOW

Canadians can stream all Toronto Blue Jays games through Sportsnet NOW ($14.99 CAD/mo). Included in that price are other MLB matchups, such as the All-Star Game and playoff contests.

You can also use Sportsnet NOW to watch NHL games, NBA contests, and various other sports events.

MLB.TV

An outstanding resource for watching the Blue Jays outside of Canada is MLB.TV ($24.99/mo). It allows you to watch pretty much every regular-season game. The exceptions will be any game the Blue Jays play against your local team or that has exclusive rights owned by someone else (eg, Peacock).

Note that MLB.TV does not include playoff games. To watch those, you will need a live TV streaming service.

Devices to Live Stream Detroit Tigers Games

All the streaming services we’ve discussed support at least these devices::

MLB.TV and Sportsnet Now both also support PlayStation units.

Superpower Your Sports Streaming With a VPN

For the sake of privacy, security, and access, you should be using a VPN. They are low-cost and easy to use. We’ve been using them for years and our top pick is ExpressVPN. Other brands worth checking out include Hotspot Shield and CyberGhost.

i	Our VPN Buyer’s Guide provides a complete introduction and all you need to know to choose the best VPN for your needs.

Wrapping Up

The Blue Jays can be watched by cord-cutters in Canada after subscribing to Sportsnet NOW ($14.99 CAD/mo). Those in the US can get it via MLB.TV ($24.99/mo). However, any playoff games that Toronto plays in will need to be viewed elsewhere by US-based fans, such as through DIRECTV STREAM ($99.99/mo) or Sling TV ($65/mo).

Save 50% on Sling TV Now

FAQs

Where can I watch the Blue Jays tonight?

If you are in Canada, the answer is Sportsnet. For those in the US, this is not a simple question to answer. In most cases, it will not be on a channel at all. When it is, the options include ESPN, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, Fox, NBC, ABC, or your local regional sports network if Toronto is playing your local team. Also, some Toronto games may be streamed by Peacock Premium and Apple TV+.

Is the Blue Jays game on the radio?

For those in Canada, the answer is often yes, even for some fans far from Toronto, such as in Vancouver, British Columbia. Those in the latter group should tune into Sportsnet 650. Meanwhile, fans in or near Toronto will need to put Sportsnet 590 The Fan on. Affiliates are also elsewhere in Ontario and in Quebec, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Some of those stations can be heard in the US.

What ways are there to watch the Blue Jays for free?

US-based fans may watch some Blue Jays games for free when they are featured on the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day. In addition, those with an antenna can enjoy any Toronto contests that are broadcast on Fox, ABC, and NBC. In Canada, some significant Blue Jays games, such as World Series contests, might also be shown on an over-the-air network there.

Is it possible to watch the Blue Jays on my phone?

Canadians can download the Sportsnet app and utilize their SportsNet NOW subscription ($14.99 CAD/mo) to watch the Blue Jays on their devices. Blue Jays fans in the US who have subscribed to MLB.TV ($24.99/mo) may use the MLB app to watch those broadcasts on their phones. The Fox Sports and TBS apps can allow Americans to watch some Toronto playoff games. All the live TV streaming services work on phones.

Save 50% on Sling TV Now

How can I watch the Blue Rays’ divisional rivals?

Here are guides for watching other American League East teams:

• Baltimore Orioles — MASN
• Boston Red Sox — NESN
• New York Yankees — YES Network
• Tampa Bay Rays — Bally Sports Suns

What is the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays schedule?

This is the regular-season schedule in EDT. In the US, games will be found via MLB.TV. Nationally televised games (that we know of) are noted.

Can I watch other MLB teams?

Check out our viewer’s guides for all the MLB teams: