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Jonas Brothers’ 2025 World Series Performance Leaves Many MLB Fans Confused

"If the Jays lose it's entirely on that weird Jonas Brothers performance in the middle of the game," one viewer wrote.

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Anthony Mandler

The Jonas Brothers’ performance at the 2025 World Series left some viewers scratching their heads.

On Saturday (Oct. 24), the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers faced off in game two of the World Series at Toronto’s Rogers Centre.


By the fifth inning, the score was tied 1–1 when the game paused for the annual Stand Up To Cancer tribute. Players left the field as the stadium’s giant screens lit up, and fans, athletes, and broadcasters held signs bearing the names of loved ones impacted by cancer.

Most viewers expected play to resume immediately after the emotional moment. But instead, some baseball fans were caught off guard when the Jonas Brothers appeared onstage to perform “I Can’t Lose,” from the New Jersey trio’s 2025 album, Greetings From Your Hometown.

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“If the Jays lose it’s entirely on that weird Jonas Brothers performance in the middle of the game,” one person wrote on X. Another added, “I’m trying to watch the World Series and they doing a damn Jonas Brothers concert after the 5th inning.”

The social media commentary didn’t stop there. Many fans expressed frustration over what they viewed as an ill-timed interruption.

“A Jonas Brothers concert in the middle of a World Series pitcher’s duel??” one fan wrote. Another joked, “’Thank you for honoring those fighting cancer. Here’s the Jonas Brothers.’ was not on my bingo card for this World Series.”

Some even credited the brief break with shifting the game’s momentum, joking that it gave the Dodgers an edge as they went on to defeat the Blue Jays 5–1.

“Where were you when the Jonas Brothers saved the Dodgers’ season,” one commenter quipped.

Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.

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“We’re proud to celebrate our partnership with Mastercard in support of Stand Up to Cancer during such a meaningful moment at the World Series with a performance of ‘I Can’t Lose’ in tribute to this powerful campaign,” the siblings said in a statement. “As lifelong baseball fans, it’s special to be part of a moment where music and purpose come together.”

During the opening game of the 2025 World Series, MLB featured another musical moment, with Pharrell and the Voices of Fire choir performing a two-song set from their Ophaním album. Voices of Fire also delivered both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems before the first pitch.

Watch the Jonas’ Brothers 2025 World Series performance here.

This article was originally published by Billboard U.S.

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