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Blue Jays–Yankees ALDS in Toronto Fuels Hospitality Boost

Industry groups call the series a near-term catalyst for restaurants and hotels facing weaker demand and higher costs.

Fans celebrate as catcher Alejandro Kirk rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Rogers Centre, on Sept. 28.
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Overview

  • The first-ever postseason meeting between the teams opens Saturday and Sunday at Rogers Centre, drawing full houses and watch-party crowds.
  • Destination Toronto says playoff excitement is likely to pull travelers from across Canada seeking to be part of the atmosphere.
  • The Greater Toronto Hotel Association expects a ripple effect across the sector, citing a prior NHL All-Star Weekend that lifted downtown hotel demand by 35 percent.
  • Restaurants Canada says events like this support jobs at a time when its survey found 75 percent of Canadians are dining out less due to the cost of living.
  • Operators report immediate gains: Left Field Brewery saw reservations spike after the schedule announcement, Hemingway’s projects 200-plus extra customers per game day, and Steam Whistle notes stronger sales and a “massive lift” in attendance.