"Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto will host Game 1 and Game 2 of MLB's championship series on Friday and Saturday. Each game in the best-of-seven series is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The Raptors were scheduled to host their home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, but the start has been moved up to 6:30 p.m. The Maple Leafs were set to host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in the second half of a home-and-home series, but puck drop has been moved up to 5 p.m. The Leafs have also adjusted the start time of Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames to 6 p.m. Likewise, the Raptors will host the Houston Rockets at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday."
"Toronto sports fans are undeniably some of the most passionate fans in the world, and we are proud to have the city's teams come together and give these fans an opportunity to experience a significant moment in our city's and nation's history,"
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment adjusted start times for Maple Leafs and Raptors home games to allow fans to watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series at Rogers Centre. Game 1 and Game 2 at Rogers Centre are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Friday and Saturday. The Raptors opener was moved from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Maple Leafs Saturday game was moved from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m., and other games on Tuesday and Wednesday were advanced. The changes required coordination among leagues, coaches, players, opposing teams and broadcasters, reflecting pride in Toronto sports fans.
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