Bob finds out why people line up six hours before the game outside the Rogers Centre

I found out pretty quickly why people were already lining up six hours before the first pitch for Game 2 — and again for Game 7 — of the World Series in Toronto. As I walked around the Rogers Centre, camera in hand, I met die hard fans bundled up in Blue Jays jackets, hoodies, and gloves, sipping hot coffee and talking baseball like it was a family reunion.

It turns out these early birds all had general admission standing-room tickets. No assigned seats — just open spots along the railings and behind the outfield. The earlier you get there, the better your view of the field once those gates open. Some had been there since early morning, setting up lawn chairs, wrapped in blankets, and watching the crowd grow as game time approached.

One fan told me he’d been to every home playoff game this season and wasn’t taking any chances tonight. “It’s like camping for a concert,” he laughed, “but colder.” Others were swapping stories of past seasons, trading pins, and showing off their custom jerseys. The camaraderie made the long wait seem like part of the event itself.

Then came the real shocker — the fans told me those standing-room tickets originally sold for $340 when they first went on sale, but by Game 7 day, resale prices had soared to over $1,700. For many, it wasn’t just about the ticket anymore — it was about being part of history.

By mid-afternoon, the lines stretched from Gate 10 around the corner to Gate 14. Fans in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette jerseys huddled together, the buzz of anticipation in the air. Some played cards, others blasted music on portable speakers — a real street party atmosphere outside the dome.

When I asked a group of fans how they handled waiting so long, one of them just smiled and said, “If you want the best spot in the house, you earn it.”

That’s dedication — the kind that turns a cold November afternoon into a shared experience of passion, patience, and baseball pride.

Game 7 or not, these folks were already part of the story before the first pitch was even thrown.