Canada Day Weekend at Rogers Centre makes its much-anticipated return beginning on Friday, July 1 (3:07 p.m.) when the Blue Jays take on the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, followed by a two-game split doubleheader on Saturday, July 2 (12:07 p.m. and 6:07 p.m.). Tickets are available now at bluejays.com/tickets.

Fans spending the long weekend in the city will be treated to Canadian-themed festivities throughout the ballpark and two exciting giveaways for the first 15,000 fans: on Friday, a George Springer Red Replica Jersey and for the 12:07 p.m. game on Saturday, a Vlad & Dad Dual Bobblehead.

To recognize his impact on Canadian baseball, Friday’s pregame ceremonies will honour four-time All-Star catcher and former Blue Jay, Russell Martin, including a ceremonial first pitch. Born in East York, ON, and raised in Montreal, Martin played 1,693 MLB games during 14 seasons (including four with the Blue Jays), the fourth most by a Canadian, before announcing his retirement this past May. On the international stage, Martin represented his home nation on three occasions, including the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Canada Day Weekend Event Details

• The first 15,000 fans that enter the ballpark on Friday receive a George Springer Red Replica Jersey Giveaway
• Two-game split doubleheader on Saturday, July 2 featuring a special Vlad & Dad Dual Bobblehead Giveaway for the first 15,000 fans at the 12:07 p.m. game and a rare Saturday night game at 6:07 p.m.
• Pregame performances in the WestJet Flight Deck on Friday and Saturday, as well as Canadian-inspired food and beverage offerings
• Face painters and balloon twisters for fans of all ages at section 127 on both days
• A special Jays Care Canada Day Weekend 50/50 Homestand Jackpot presented by theScore Bet, with sales open now through July 3 (fans 18 years of age and older who are in Ontario can buy tickets in stadium or online at bluejays.com/5050)
• Land acknowledgement given by Chief (Gimaa) R. Stacey Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, acknowledged pregame on video at every 2022 Blue Jays home game
• As in years past, Friday’s pregame ceremonies will include the unfurling of a giant Canadian flag by 250 military members
• Canadian anthem performed in English and French on July 1 by Royal Canadian Air Force Band member, David Grenon
• A tribute to Russell Martin on July 1, including a ceremonial first pitch, and featuring players from Baseball Quebec and the Canadian Junior National Team