A compelling American League Championship Series begins Sunday night inside a raucous Rogers Centre, with the Toronto Blue Jays hosting the Seattle Mariners.
Both franchises have waited a long time for this moment. Seattle hasn't made the ALCS since 2001, while Toronto is primed for its first ALCS action since 2016. Now, both are just four skinny wins away from the World Series.
In terms of rest, its advantage, Blue Jays. They've been off since Wednesday after capping off a beatdown of the rival Yankees in the ALDS. We'll see if Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s red-hot bat is still scintillating, and it also means that their pitching staff is raring to go. One of veteran Kevin Gausman or rookie Trey Yesavage is expected to draw the Game 1 nod.
There's no rest for the weary when it comes to the Mariners. They punched their ticket to the ALCS via a walk-off in a 15-inning thriller against the Tigers on Friday — the longest winner-take-all game, by innings, in postseason history. Logan Gilbert and Luis Castillo each pitched in relief, leaving the Game 1 starter in question.
But both teams certainly have plenty of momentum, which makes Sunday's matchup fascinating. Here's everything you need to know about watching Game 1 of the ALCS.
What channel is Blue Jays vs. Mariners on today?
- TV channel: Sportsnet
- Live stream: Sportsnet+
Game 1 of the ALCS will air nationally on Sportsnet, with Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez in the booth.
Viewers can stream the game live on Sportsnet+.
Blue Jays vs. Mariners start time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 12
- Time: 8:03 p.m. ET
First pitch of Blue Jays vs. Mariners is set for 8:03 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 12.
The game will be played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Blue Jays vs. Mariners radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to every game of the ALCS between the Blue Jays and Mariners live on SiriusXM.
For team-specific broadcasts, head to the official SiriusXM website to check out channel listings.
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Blue Jays vs. Mariners ALCS schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Oct. 12 | Game 1: Mariners at Blue Jays | 8:03 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Mon., Oct. 13 | Game 2: Mariners at Blue Jays | 4:38 or 5:03 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Wed., Oct. 15 | Game 3: Blue Jays at Mariners | TBD | Sportsnet |
| Thus., Oct. 16 | Game 4: Blue Jays at Mariners | TBD | Sportsnet |
| Fri., Oct. 17 | Game 5: Blue Jays at Mariners* | TBD | Sportsnet |
| Sun., Oct. 19 | Game 6: Mariners at Blue Jays* | TBD | Sportsnet |
| Mon., Oct. 20 | Game 7: Mariners at Blue Jays* | TBD | Sportsnet |
*If necessary