A rare treat for Toronto sports fans this weekend as five professional teams are in action this weekend. Keep in mind, there are closures on the Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO lines this weekend and along the TTC’s Line 2. More details can be found below.
All five Toronto sports teams in action
Just a few times a year, five major Toronto sports franchise seasons will overlap, making for a busy weekend.
The Blue Jays will kick things off Friday night with the first game of three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. The first pitch will go out at just after 7 p.m. and the first 15,000 fans will receive a Jumpin’ George Springer bobblehead.
The series will continue with a 3:07 p.m. game Saturday where fans have the chance to get a Addison Barger Couch shirt and a 1:37 first pitch for Junior Jays Sunday.
The Toronto Sceptres will take on the Ottawa Charge at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Saturday afternoon while just across the Exhibition grounds, the Toronto FC will face off against the FC Cincinnati at BMO Field. The match begins at 1 p.m.
Meanwhile, at Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Maple Leafs will play one of their last home games of the NHL season Saturday night against the Florida Panthers at 7 p.m.
The Raptors will play their last game of the season on Sunday night against the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the playoffs, starting next week.
One Of A Kind Spring Show
The One of a Kind show is back for your spring refresh.
The biannual show returns to the Enercare Centre this weekend and brings an exciting lineup of talented artisans and new makers from coast to coast.
Attendees can support small businesses and shop for unique pieces made with love.
A full list of vendors and events can be found on their website.
Canadian Latin Fest 2026
Nathan Phillips Square will once again play host to Canadian Latin Fest this weekend.
The celebration will put a spotlight on the cultural identity and contributions of Latin Canadians. The festival will feature live music, dance, food, art and meaningful cultural tributes including a parade, wall mural and a memorial tribute to Latin American soldiers and civilians.
There will be over 20 free performances, a kids’ zone and Latin multicultural food vendors.
It kicks off at 12 p.m. on Sunday and runs until 9 p.m.
TTC/GO Closures
Line 2 weekend closure
Subway service on Line 2 between Keele to St George stations will be replaced by shuttle buses on Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 12 due to planned signal work.
TTC streetcar/bus service adjustments
Starting at 11 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 10, until 4 a.m. on Mon. Apr. 13, service on the 509 Harbourfront and 510/310 Spadina streetcars will be adjusted during TTC overhead work in the Harbourfront Tunnel. 509 Harbourfront streetcars will run between Exhibition Loop and Queens Quay Loop (Queens Quay and Spadina Ave.). 510/310 Spadina streetcars will operate between Spadina Station and Queens Quay Loop. Service between Union Station and Queens Quay Loop will be replaced by buses.
Lakeshore East GO
Metrolinx says train service will be suspended from Saturday until end of service Sunday between Durham College Oshawa and Union Station.
Full details about the closure can be found here.
Stouffville GO
GO trains won’t be running between Old Elm and Union stations starting on Saturday until end of service on Sunday.
Full details about the closure can be found here.
Road closures
Lake Shore Boulevard
The following Lake Shore Boulevard East closures will be in place for routine Gardiner expressway testing:
- From 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 to 5 a.m. on Friday, April 10, two westbound lanes will be closed from Parliament Street to Lower Sherbourne Street.
- From 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 to 5 a.m. on Monday, April 13, one lane will be closed in each direction from Parliament Street to Lower Sherbourne Street.
- From 11 p.m. on Friday, April 10 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, two westbound Lake Shore Boulevard West lanes will be closed from Ellis Avenue to Windermere Avenue to allow for crane hoisting of HVAC equipment.
- From 11 p.m. on Friday April 10 to 8 p.m. on Sunday April 12, there will be intermittent lane closures on Lake Shore Boulevard East from Don Roadway to Carlaw Avenue, with at least one lane in each direction maintained at all times, with the exception of from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, all eastbound lanes will be closed from Don Roadway to Saulter Street, as part of the Lake Shore Boulevard East project led by Waterfront Toronto.
Gardiner Expressway long-term closure
As part of the long-term construction plan on the Gardiner Expressway, a stretch of the westbound Gardiner has been reduced from four lanes to three. The westbound lane closure will stretch from Park Lawn Road to Grand Avenue in southern Etobicoke. The eastbound lanes along the same stretch will be narrowed, but with no lane reductions, from April 2025 to December 2026.
For full traffic and closure updates, click here for the latest information from 680 NewsRadio Toronto.
