World Series Game 5 is today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, with a start time of 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM PST. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
- Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Time: 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST
- Broadcast: FOX
Game 5 of the 2025 World Series is a pivotal moment, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays tied 2-2. The winning team will take a 3-2 lead, putting them just one victory away from the championship.
Dodgers/Blue Jays Series Race to this Point
The 2025 World Series has been a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading victories.
- Game 1: The Blue Jays routed the Dodgers with an 11–4 win at Rogers Centre.
- Game 2: The Dodgers responded by defeating the Blue Jays 5–1 to even the series.
- Game 3: In a marathon 18-inning contest, the Dodgers won 6–5 at Dodger Stadium, propelled by a walk-off hit.
- Game 4: The Blue Jays’ offense came alive in the seventh inning, evening the series again with a 6–2 victory.
The Importance of Game 5 of the World Series
In a best-of-seven series, a Game 5 tiebreaker is considered critical. Historically, the winner of Game 5 in a 2-2 series has gone on to win the championship 67.6% of the time.
This win would be especially meaningful for either team:
- For the Dodgers: A victory would prevent the Blue Jays from having two straight opportunities to close out the series at home in Toronto for Games 6 and 7. The Dodgers will be relying on their ace Blake Snell, who will have a chance for redemption after a tough outing in Game 1.
- For the Blue Jays: A Game 5 win would send the series back to Toronto with them on the brink of their first title since 1993, giving them the momentum and home-field advantage to finish the job. The Blue Jays will need another big performance from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has been on a tear this postseason.
