What you need to know as the Jays head into the World Series

As the Blue Jays head back to the World Series for the first time in 32 years, the city is buzzing in preparation for Game 1 on Friday.

With the first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at the Rogers Centre and Game 2 set for the same time and same place Saturday, the City of Toronto issued a statement full of details to know before the series begins.

Here’s the breakdown of what Jays fans should have on their radar before the home team takes the field Friday night. Baseball

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Watch parties

City of Toronto

The city is hosting free 8 p.m. viewing parties for all Jays home games during the World Series.