**Toronto Blue Jays Fans Prepare to Support Team in New York** As the Toronto Blue Jays head to New York City for Game 3 of the American League Division Series, dedicated fans from Canada are gearing up to cheer for their team at Yankee Stadium. The Blue Jays currently lead the series 2-0 after two high-scoring games at Rogers Centre against the Yankees over the weekend. Toronto aims to complete a sweep on Tuesday, with a potential Game 4 in New York and a Game 5 back at Rogers Centre if necessary.

Ryan May, a passionate fan and founder of the social media page Fan First, plans to wear his Blue Jays gear proudly, despite the expected rivalry banter from Yankees supporters. "We're prepping for chaos and also incredible levels of excitement because it's the first time we've ever played the Yankees in the post-season," May said. He and fellow fans intend to drive all night from Toronto to New York City to ensure they can support the team and connect with other Blue Jays fans.

Tim Macdonell, CEO of Elite Sports Tours in Toronto, noted that while Canadian travel to the U.S. has decreased due to political factors, his company continues to receive inquiries from fans wanting to attend the ALDS games. "I think you have to be a little bit passionate if you want to travel to see a team on the road. You're definitely not a casual fan," Macdonell stated.

However, securing tickets for the games in New York has proven challenging for some fans. The Yankees have restricted ticket sales to residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, preventing many Canadian fans from purchasing tickets. Those who attempt to buy tickets from outside these states receive a message on Ticketmaster indicating that their orders will be canceled and refunded. The Blue Jays have also limited ticket sales during the regular season to Canadian billing addresses to keep tickets accessible for local fans. Despite these restrictions, fans can still find tickets on third-party sites like StubHub.

Vijay Dandapani, president of the Hotel Association of New York City, mentioned that while he lacks specific data on hotel demand related to the playoffs, this week is seeing strong occupancy rates. "In any event, New York hotels are glad to see Canadian inbound travel rebounding in the aftermath of negative perceptions from earlier this year," Dandapani said in a statement.

With the Blue Jays performing well in the series, Macdonell anticipates a significant turnout of fans if the team advances to the next round against either the Detroit Tigers or Seattle Mariners. Both cities are conveniently located near the Canadian border, making travel easier for fans. "I think that we will see a lot of blue in the crowd in both Detroit or Seattle, whoever they may potentially face," he said. Macdonell also noted that fans have been inquiring about potential World Series travel, indicating a growing optimism about the team's chances. "There's definitely a lot of optimism because I don't think you start talking about planning your World Series dates and travel if you don't think this team has the makeup to win it and go all the way," he added.