Blue Jays fever: Come to the campus rally and watch party  

Maroon and blue, together at last. Bring your Jays gear and enthusiasm to a Game 4 rally in Mills Plaza on Tuesday, before heading to the watch party. 

October 24, 2025

A blue jays hat on the Senator McMaster statue.
Come show your support for Canada’s baseball team on at an on-campus Blue Jays pop-up rally followed by a Game 4 watch party.  

How ’bout those Jays?

If you couldn’t score the hottest ticket in the land, no worries: Come show your support for Canada’s baseball team at an on-campus Blue Jays pop-up rally and a watch party for Game 4 of the World Series.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to show their Blue Jays pride and join in the celebrations.

McMaster ‘Blue Jays Way’ pop-up on campus 

When: Tuesday, October 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: MSU Plaza, between MUSC and Mills Library

Details: The rally will feature games, prizes, giveaways, and appearances by Mac the Marauder, who is all in on supporting his feathered Toronto cousins.

Attendees can take part in Blue Jays trivia, “Guess that Walk-Up Song,” games, stadium-style snacks and the Biggest Blue Jays Fan Contest, with OVO and campus-store swag up for grabs.

The rally is proudly organized by the Office of the President, Student Affairs, Facility Services, Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs, Athletics & Recreation, the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hospitality Services, and the McMaster University Student Centre


Game 4 watch party at TwelvEighty 

When: Tuesday, October 28 at 7 p.m.

Where: TwelvEighty, located in the basement of MUSC. Find it by taking the staircase or elevator beside Union Market down one level.

Details: Keep the celebration going and join a special “Toonie Tuesday” Game 4 watch party on campus! Sponsored by the McMaster Student Union, the event features discounted stadium snacks, with seating for about 250 fans on a first-come, first-served basis.

Both events are open to all members of the McMaster community. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Blue Jays gear and bring their energy as McMaster cheers on Canada’s team.

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