Sportsnet and Apple TV reach deal to simulcast potential Blue Jays clincher broadcast

By Canadian Press on September 18, 2025.

TORONTO — Sportsnet says it has struck a deal with Apple TV to simulcast the Toronto Blue Jays’ road game Friday against the Kansas City Royals on Rogers airwaves.

In a post on its website, Sportsnet says it will carry the Apple TV+ production of the game broadcast.

Sportsnet says it will produce its regular pre-game show and post-game coverage. As the Canadian rights-holder, all Blue Jays games air on the network with the exception of a handful that are shown on Apple TV+ over the course of the 162-game season.

The Blue Jays entered play Thursday with a magic number of three to clinch a playoff berth. The deal prevents a situation where Canadian fans who don’t have a subscription to Apple TV are unable to watch the game.

Sportsnet says the network and the Blue Jays — both owned by Rogers Communications — approached Major League Baseball to engage the streamer on a potential deal.

Sportsnet adds that MLB facilitated an agreement, which will also see Apple TV take over exclusive broadcast rights of Toronto’s home game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 26.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 18, 2025.

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press