LOS ANGELES — After a dominant postseason run and days of waiting for an opponent, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally know who stands in their way: the Toronto Blue Jays.

The 2025 World Series matchup is official—and unprecedented. For the first time, the Dodgers and Blue Jays will meet in the Fall Classic, with Game 1 set for Friday, October 24 at Rogers Centre. While Toronto owns home-field advantage by virtue of finishing one game ahead of L.A. in the regular season, it’s the Dodgers who come in as heavy favorites (-215 via DraftKings Sportsbook), looking to repeat as champions for the first time in 25 years.

And this time, they’re built for it.

The Dodgers have yet to lose a game on the road this postseason, dispatching the Reds, Phillies, and Brewers with poise, power, and pitching. Now, they’ll look to keep that streak alive in a raucous environment north of the border, where Toronto hasn’t hosted a World Series game since 1993—the last time they hoisted the trophy.

But this Dodgers team is no stranger to big moments or loud crowds. The rotation is rested and lined up: Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani. All four have delivered in October, especially Ohtani, who has been every bit the superstar L.A. dreamed of when they signed him last offseason.

Ohtani, who hit two home runs in the August series against Toronto, is expected to serve as the designated hitter, though there has been no announcement on when he will start.

When these teams met at Dodger Stadium back in August, it was billed as a potential World Series preview. Turns out, that was spot on. The Dodgers won two of three, including a vintage duel in the opener, where Clayton Kershaw outpitched Max Scherzer in what could have been the final matchup between the two future Hall of Famers.

Snell tossed five shutout innings in Game 2 of that series, a 10-1 Dodgers blowout, while the Blue Jays avoided a sweep with a narrow 5-4 win in the finale. Ohtani went deep twice in the series, flashing the form that made him a two-way threat all year.

This World Series is packed with star power. The Dodgers’ core of Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Ohtani will be leaned on heavily, with postseason heroes like Will Smith and Teoscar Hernandez ready to contribute. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays bring their own fireworks. George Springer launched the go-ahead three-run homer in Game 7 of the ALCS to push Toronto past Seattle, and he remains the emotional heart of the club. He led the Jays with 32 homers during the regular season.

Then there’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who’s taken the leap this October and now arrives at the biggest stage of his career. Toronto’s pitching staff is headlined by Kevin Gausman, with Scherzer expected to pitch in the series.

The Dodgers are chasing its third championship since 2020. A title this year would further cement this era as one of the greatest in franchise history. On the other side, the Blue Jays are chasing their first title in 32 years, last winning in 1993 when Joe Carter touched ’em all.

For Toronto, it’s about reviving a dormant dynasty. For L.A., it’s about finishing the job—again.

All games will begin at 5:00 p.m. PT and will be televised on FOX.

Game 1: Fri, Oct. 24 — at Toronto

Game 2: Sat, Oct. 25 — at Toronto

Game 3: Mon, Oct. 27 — at Los Angeles

Game 4: Tue, Oct. 28 — at Los Angeles

Game 5*: Wed, Oct. 29 — at Los Angeles

Game 6*: Fri, Oct. 31 — at Toronto

Game 7*: Sat, Nov. 1 — at Toronto

The stage is set. The stars are aligned. And the Dodgers are four wins away from history.

There’s something fitting about having to go through Canada to do it. A fresh matchup, a new city, and a legacy on the line. One thing is certain: it’s going to be a World Series to remember.