If the World Series Reaches Game 7 on Saturday Night, Toronto Could See a 150 Million-Dollar Boom

Toronto, ON — October 2025 At the time of writing this, the Blue Jays lead the series three games to two, and the Dodgers are currently up 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning of Game 6. The tension inside Rogers Centre is heavy; every pitch feels like it could shift the balance of an entire season. If Toronto manages to rally and force a Game 7, Saturday night could become one of the most electric — and profitable — nights the city has ever witnessed.

You can already feel the buzz downtown. Patios are packed well before first pitch, every TV is locked on baseball, and even the street musicians near Union Station are weaving “Go Jays Go” into their songs. If the series stretches to a seventh game, it won’t just crown a champion — it’ll supercharge Toronto’s economy in a way few sporting events ever have.

Local economists estimate that a championship-deciding night would pour roughly 150 million Canadian dollars into the city once ticket sales, hotels, restaurants, and travel are counted. That’s the kind of number usually heard around Super Bowl week, not in October baseball — but Toronto doesn’t often get nights that blend sport and spectacle on this scale. "If this series goes the distance, the city won’t sleep," one tourism analyst said. "Every room, every table, every rideshare — gone."

How the Money Adds Up Rogers Centre holds about 45 000 fans, and nearly every ticket would sell at a premium. Resale platforms already show playoff seats climbing into the thousands of dollars. Add in food, merchandise, and broadcast revenue, and the total skyrockets. The real ripple effect, however, comes from the thousands who never step inside the ballpark. In the surrounding Entertainment District, bars and restaurants expect record-breaking nights. Some owners said they’ve ordered extra kegs and doubled staffing. Street vendors outside the stadium, selling everything from foam fingers to roasted peanuts, could see their one-night revenue equal an entire month of regular business. Transportation will feel the impact too. TTC trains and GO Transit lines are preparing for overflow crowds, while rideshare companies are already adjusting surge-pricing algorithms in anticipation of demand. For one evening, nearly every corner of the downtown core — from the waterfront to Queen Street West — could see its own mini-economy booming.

Hotels With a View If you’ve ever stayed at the Toronto Marriott City Centre, you know it’s built right into Rogers Centre itself. A few “field-view” rooms actually look straight onto the diamond. NBC Los Angeles reported those rooms usually start around 544 Canadian dollars per night. For a Game 7? Try several thousand — and they’ll still sell out. Other hotels have been preparing for weeks. The Fairmont Royal York and other downtown landmarks are reporting full bookings, with guests flying in from across Canada and parts of the U.S. Boutique hotels near the CN Tower and King Street West are seeing a wave of last-minute requests they can’t accommodate. Even short-term rental hosts on Airbnb and Vrbo are raising rates by 60 to 80 percent for the weekend, capitalizing on what could be one of the busiest nights in years.

The Ripple Reaches Los Angeles Even back in Los Angeles, Dodgers fans are filling sports bars and restaurants across the city. Economists figure another 13 to 16 million Canadian dollars in bar tabs, food sales, and merchandise could move through that local economy. Hotels near Dodger Stadium are offering “watch-party” packages, and sports retailers have stocked up on both Dodgers and Jays championship gear — just in case. It’s proof that when baseball hits this level, two cities share in the same economic wave.

More Than Numbers For Toronto, a potential Game 7 would represent more than just dollars and cents. It would mark a rare moment when sport, business, and national pride converge. The Blue Jays’ run has already revived memories of the early 1990s, when back-to-back titles helped put Canadian baseball on the global map. A Game 7 at home would give an entirely new generation its own version of that story — and the city’s businesses are more than ready to deliver.

Whether the Jays rally tonight or the Dodgers force one last showdown, Rogers Centre will become the heartbeat of Canadian sports for one unforgettable evening. Win or lose, the energy will roll through the downtown streets and echo across the lake. And if there’s one certainty about Toronto, it’s that when the lights shine brightest, the city knows how to turn a ballgame into an event the whole country feels.

Written by The Review Room | Sports and Economics Desk — October 31 2025