Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly challenged U.S. President Trump to a World Series bet on October 23, 2025, suggesting President Trump was hesitant to wager on the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Story Highlights

• Carney challenges Trump to a World Series bet.
• Trump’s administration has not responded to the challenge.
• The Toronto Blue Jays return to the World Series for the first time in 32 years.
• Ticket prices for the World Series in Ontario have generated public concern.

Carney’s Challenge and Trump Administration’s Silence

On October 23, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a challenge to U.S. President Trump, proposing a bet on the World Series matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Speaking at Rogers Centre, Carney stated, “He’s afraid to make a bet. He doesn’t like to lose. He hasn’t called; he hasn’t returned my call yet on the bet, so I’m ready.” This challenge occurred one day prior to Game 1 of the World Series in Toronto.

The Trump administration has not publicly commented on Carney’s remarks. The President’s press secretary confirmed that President Trump is not known to engage in gambling.

PM @MarkJCarney says @realDonaldTrump is afraid to make a bet on who will win the world series!!

'President Carney' is ready and will be no doubt be betting that the @BlueJays will defeat the @Dodgers!! 💯 #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/hWsltaQBRd

— Jaro Giesbrecht (@JaroGiesbrecht) October 24, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays’ Return to World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays’ appearance in the World Series marks their first since their championships in 1992 and 1993. As Canada’s sole Major League Baseball team, the Blue Jays are competing against the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose roster includes players such as Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell.Prime Minister Carney’s public challenge has been viewed by some as a strategic move to foster national unity.

Concerns Over World Series Ticket Pricing in Ontario

In Ontario, ticket prices for the World Series have become a subject of public discussion. The 2019 repeal of ticket resale price caps under Premier Doug Ford’s government has allowed for increased prices in the secondary market. Opposition parties have called for the reintroduction of price controls to address consumer concerns. Ticketmaster has stated that it does not determine resale prices.

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Sources:

Toronto Blue Jays: Carney challenges Trump to World Series bet amid ticket pricing concerns – Global News
Carney challenges Trump to make bet on World Series as Canada’s team plays – ABC News