Maple Leafs, Raptors Adjust Schedules Due to Blue Jays vs. Dodgers MLB World Series

The NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA's Raptors are adjusting their schedules due to the Blue Jays facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in this year's World Series.

"Each of these game time changes are quite complicated and represent the co-operation of many stakeholders, including the respective leagues, coaches and players of the Leafs, Raptors and opposing teams and broadcasters," Keith Pelley, the president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, told reporters. "We are grateful to them all for their assistance as we work to make this a very special moment for Toronto fans as we come together to support the Blue Jays."

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment owns both the Maple Leafs and Raptors.

The Blue Jays will host the first two games of the World Series on Friday and Saturday, each at 8 p.m. ET. The Raptors changed their home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday from 7:30 p.m. ET to 6:30 p.m. ET, while the Maple Leafs bumped their Saturday matchup against the Buffalo Sabres from 7 p.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET.

The Leafs also changed their start time on Tuesday to 6 p.m. ET, while the Raptors bumped an Oct. 29 game to 6:30 p.m. ET.

"Toronto sports fans are undeniably some of the most passionate fans in the world, and we are proud to have the city's teams come together and give these fans an opportunity to experience a significant moment in our city's and nation's history," Pelley said.