Starting with the 2026 Major League Baseball season, Albertans will be able to buy Jays Care 50/50 game raffle tickets sold when Canada’s team, the Toronto Blue Jays, play ball. Proceeds from ticket sales in Alberta, after prizes and operational costs, will be reinvested into Jays Care Foundation programs and community baseball infrastructure projects in Alberta.
Over the past decade, Jays Care Foundation has partnered with 14 community organizations, 12 Indigenous communities and 139 schools in Alberta. The foundation has also invested more than $1.2 million into building and refurbishing community baseball diamonds across the province.
“Baseball has always been about community. From local diamonds to the big leagues, it brings people together. Jays Care Foundation is already helping Alberta kids get into the game, and now Albertans can support those programs while cheering on Canada’s team through the Blue Jays 50/50.”
“Sport plays an important role in the well-being of our communities. It brings people together, helps our kids and youth build confidence, and creates opportunities that extend far beyond the diamond. I am happy to see more initiatives like these in Alberta helping our kids and communities play the sports they love.”
While online sales of Jays Care 50/50 tickets are new to Alberta, Jays Care Foundation has a long history of supporting baseball-focused programming for children facing barriers across the province. These programs focus on building confidence, leadership and a sense of belonging through sport.
“We are thrilled to welcome fans across Alberta to participate in Jays Care’s league-leading 50/50 draws. The proceeds from this expansion will help extend our reach and impact across the province, giving thousands more kids the chance to build character, resilience, and a sense of belonging through baseball. We are grateful to the governments of Ontario and Alberta for their efforts in making this historic expansion possible.”
Tickets are now on sale for the first 50/50 jackpot of the season. Fans in Alberta can purchase tickets at: bluejays.com/5050.
Quick facts
- Initiatives supported by Jays Care Foundation include:
- Baseball diamonds in several Alberta communities, including Beaumont, Whitecourt and Diamond Valley.
- Baseball programs for all kids, including kids living with physical and cognitive disabilities, Indigenous kids, girls, and kids facing financial barriers.