In 2024, MLB held its third series in London between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. A year later, that series has been put on hold.
On Wednesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred officially announced that the 2026 London series between the Yankees and Blue Jays was canceled, per ESPN.
Ultimately, there was a scheduling conflict between the series and a soccer match that preceded it. A Premier League finale between Leeds and West Ham is scheduled for May 24.
As a result, there would be little time to convert London Stadium into a baseball field.
Therefore, Manfred confirmed its cancellation during a Front Office Sports “Tuned In” session. At the same time, MLB had its contract with Paris nixed due to a lack of a promoter to host games this year.
Nevertheless, Manfred