Toronto’s adored baseball team is playing their first home game of the season on Tuesday night and to celebrate the Toronto Transit Commission is giving Torontonians a treat.
The TTC is allowing free rides on the 510 Spadina streetcar for the Toronto Blue Jays home opener on Apr. 11 from 5 p.m. until 11:59 p.m.
You read that correctly, fares will be comped and not required on all 510 streetcars.
The Toronto Blue Jays will be facing the Detroit Tigers to kick off the 2023 season and the game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The city’s transit system has partnered with Polar Ice Vodka, who will also be stationed at various locations on the way to the Rogers Centre and at select stores to hand out game-day essentials.
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“As the Official Canadian Vodka of the Toronto Blue Jays™, Polar Ice wants to help bring fans together through our shared enthusiasm and support for Canada’s team,” Bethan Hamilton, senior brand manager of Polar Ice Vodka, said in a news release. “We are here for the fans and that means delivering experiences, like our partnership with the TTC, so everyone can focus on enjoying the game with their friends and family.”
“It’s great to welcome another season of Toronto Blue Jays baseball and see everyone working together to help fans get to and from the game safely,” Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said in a news release.
Fans will also get to see new renovations at The Rogers Centre tomorrow. The ballpark has a new Outfield District, which includes five distinct neighbourhoods where fans can watch the game, such as The Catch Bar and The Stop.
There’s also new food menus on hand, including the anticipated poutine hotdogs and jerk chicken nachos.
