Toronto Blue Jays Fans Break Viewership Records as Excitement Shows
The Blue Jays swept the Athletics over the weekend and the fans are fully ready for another deep playoff run.
If the first weekend of the season is any indication, Toronto Blue Jays fans are very ready for another deep October playoff run. As noted by Sportsnet's Hazel Mae on social media, the team's Opening Night broadcast on Friday against the Athletics was the most-watched Jays season opener ever. There was an average of 2.
15 million viewers, with 4. 6 million Canadian viewers watching at some point. The Blue Jays swept the Athletics in all three games thanks to historic pitching performances and two walk-off victories.
Toronto entered the season as one of the favorites in the American League and that was certainly justified with these performances. After getting to the World Series in 2025, Toronto went out and spent nearly $350 million guaranteed over the winter to up their chances of getting back again. Sportsnet’s Opening Night broadcast on Friday was the most-watched #BlueJays season opener ever, with an average of 2.
15 million viewers, and 4. 6 million Canadians tuning in at some point per @SportsnetPR — Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) March 30, 2026 Also in the news for the Jays --On Sunday night, the Blue Jays traded infield prospect Leo Jimenez to the Miami Marlins for international bonus money and infielder Dub Gleed. Ranked as the No.