Blue Jays Ticket Ban: Canadians Can’t Buy Yankees Games
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Blue Jays Playoff Tickets: Canadian Fans Barred from Yankee stadium ALDS Games
What Happened?
Canadian residents are prohibited from purchasing tickets to the Toronto Blue Jays’ potential American League Division Series (ALDS) games at yankee Stadium in New York City. This restriction applies to the games scheduled to be played in the United States. The Blue Jays clinched the AL East title on September 28, 2023, securing a direct spot in the ALDS and bypassing the Wild Card Series as reported by CBC Sports.
Why are Canadian Residents Barred?
The ticket restriction stems from a New York State law prohibiting ticket reselling, and MLB’s attempt to comply with it.New York law restricts the resale of tickets above face value, and MLB is interpreting this to mean that sales to residents outside the United States are effectively a form of resale. The Toronto Star details the legal complexities. This is not a new policy; similar restrictions were in place during the 2022 playoffs when the Blue Jays faced the Seattle Mariners in Toronto.
The Blue Jays organization has acknowledged the issue and is working to find solutions, but currently, the restriction remains in effect. Fans attempting to purchase tickets with a Canadian address or credit card are reportedly being denied.
ALDS Schedule and Potential Opponents
The Blue Jays, as the AL East champions, will face the winner of the Wild Card Series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. The Wild Card Series begins on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The ALDS schedule is as follows (dates subject to change):
| Game | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | October 7 or 8, 2023 | Yankee Stadium or Fenway Park (depending on Wild Card winner) |
| Game 2 | October 8 or 9, 2023 | Yankee Stadium or Fenway Park (depending on wild Card winner) |
| Game 3 | October 10 or 11, 2023 | Rogers Center, Toronto |
| Game 4 (if necessary) | October 12 or 13, 2023 | Rogers Centre, Toronto |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | October 14 or 15, 2023 | Rogers Centre, Toronto |
The Blue Jays will host Games 3, 4, and 5 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, where Canadian fans will have no restrictions on ticket purchases.
Impact on fans and potential Workarounds
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