World Series and rest of Blue Jays' post-season boosted Toronto hotels, businesses

An organization that tracks and promotes tourism in Toronto says the World Series and the entire Blue Jays' post-season run gave the city a big economic boost, with more visitors and more spending at local businesses. 

Destination Toronto says the four home games of the World Series saw a 15 per cent average increase in hotel demand compared to the same nights last year, adding a total of more than 11,000 room nights. 

It says the full post-season run of the Blue Jays' home games saw an 11 per cent average increase in hotel demand compared to the same nights in 2024, adding more than 20,000 room nights.

Destination Toronto President and CEO Andrew Weir says many visitors wanted to be part of the excitement in the city, even if they didn't have tickets to a game.

He says that in addition to filling hotels, visitors spent money in local restaurants and shops, providing valuable support to thousands of businesses and jobs in Toronto. 

Payments processing company Moneris says that during World Series Game 6, total restaurant spending near the Rogers Centre climbed 20 per cent week-over-week, and jumped 26 per cent during Game 7.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2025.

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