How to Watch Mariners vs Blue Jays Live: 2025 ALCS Schedule, TV Channel & Stream

13 October 2025

Journey Tribune – The stage is set for an exciting American League Championship Series (ALCS) showdown between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays. Both clubs are aiming for a piece of history — Seattle chasing its first-ever World Series berth, and Toronto seeking its first appearance since 1993.

The best-of-seven series begins Sunday night at Rogers Centre, where the Blue Jays will host Games 1 and 2 before the series shifts to Seattle for the middle stretch. The winner will advance to face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 World Series.

How to Watch

TV / Streaming (U.S.): FOX will broadcast Games 1, 2, and 7, while FS1 will air Games 3–6. Fans can stream every game live via the FOX Sports or FOX One apps.
Canada: Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ will air English-language coverage, while TVA Sports handles French broadcasts.
Radio: ESPN Radio provides national coverage, and Seattle Sports 710 AM carries local play-by-play for Mariners fans.

Road to the ALCS

The Mariners reached the ALCS after a thrilling Game 5 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the Division Series — a 15-inning battle that ended with Jorge Polanco’s walk-off single. The win sent Seattle to its first league championship appearance since 2001, capping an emotional moment for a franchise still searching for its first trip to the Fall Classic.

“Moments like that remind us why we play the game,” Polanco said after the win. “We’ve come this far together, and now we’re ready for more.”

Toronto advanced after defeating the New York Yankees in four games in the AL Division Series. The Blue Jays relied heavily on a balanced roster featuring power hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Daulton Varsho, plus a deep pitching rotation led by Kevin Gausman.

“This group has the right mix of youth and veteran leadership,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “We’ve been preparing for this stage all year.”

Roster Notes and Injuries

Both teams made strategic roster adjustments before the start of the ALCS.

For Seattle, right-hander Bryan Woo returned from a minor pectoral issue after missing the Division Series, giving the Mariners a boost to their already strong rotation. Utility man Miles Mastrobuoni was also added to increase lineup flexibility.

Toronto, meanwhile, will be without shortstop Bo Bichette, who remains sidelined with a knee injury. The Blue Jays filled his spot by adding veteran starter Max Scherzer, who joined Chris Bassitt and Gausman in the postseason rotation.

Game 1 Matchup

Game 1 features a promising pitching duel: Bryce Miller takes the mound for Seattle, while Kevin Gausman starts for Toronto.

The Blue Jays are expected to feature George Springer in the leadoff spot as designated hitter, followed by Guerrero Jr., Varsho, and Justin Turner. Springer made history earlier this postseason with a leadoff home run on the first pitch of the ALDS — and remains a critical spark at the top of Toronto’s lineup.

Seattle’s batting order remains largely consistent with its ALDS configuration: J.P. Crawford leading off, followed by Julio Rodríguez, Polanco, Josh Naylor, and Cal Raleigh.

Josh Naylor #12 of the Seattle Mariners warms up before game one of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 12, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. — Josh Naylor #12 of the Seattle Mariners warms up before game one of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 12, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.

What to Expect

The Blue Jays enter the series with one of the best home records in the American League (54–27) and a lineup built around contact and situational hitting. Their pitching depth, bolstered by Scherzer’s return and rookie standout Trey Yesavage, gives them an edge in flexibility. Yesavage impressed in his ALDS debut, striking out 11 Yankees in 5⅓ hitless innings — the most by a Blue Jays rookie in postseason history.

Seattle, on the other hand, rides a wave of momentum and emotion. While their bullpen was heavily taxed in the Division Series, the rotation depth with Woo, Logan Gilbert, and Luis Castillo could prove decisive in a long seven-game set.

Manager Scott Servais emphasized the team’s mental toughness heading into the series. “We’ve been through extra innings, tight games, and hostile crowds,” he said. “Our guys believe they belong here.”

ALCS Schedule (All Times ET)

Game 1: Mariners at Blue Jays — Sunday, Oct. 12, 8:03 p.m. (FOX)
Game 2: Mariners at Blue Jays — Monday, Oct. 13, 5:03 p.m. (FOX)
Game 3: Blue Jays at Mariners — Wednesday, Oct. 15 (FS1)
Game 4: Blue Jays at Mariners — Thursday, Oct. 16 (FS1)
Game 5: Blue Jays at Mariners — Friday, Oct. 17 (FS1, if needed)
Game 6: Mariners at Blue Jays — Sunday, Oct. 19 (FS1, if required)
Game 7: Mariners at Blue Jays — Monday, Oct. 20 (FOX, if required)

The Stakes

For Seattle, this ALCS represents a chance to rewrite nearly half a century of history. The Mariners remain the only active MLB franchise yet to reach the World Series.

Toronto seeks to end its own 32-year title drought, with the entire nation of Canada rallying behind it. Guerrero Jr. summed it up best:

“We’re playing for something bigger than ourselves. The country feels it — and so do we.”

Whether it’s the Mariners’ pursuit of their first World Series berth or the Blue Jays’ mission to reclaim their championship pedigree, the 2025 ALCS promises drama, energy, and plenty of storylines.