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Baseball fans were surprised during Game 2 when the Jonas Brothers performed a brief, impromptu concert between the fifth and sixth innings.
It wasn’t quite the Super Bowl halftime show, but the pop band got the chance to sing one of their songs in front of a national audience. Still, many fans were caught off guard to see the Jonas Brothers appear during a tightly played game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.
So why did the Jonas Brothers perform? And who’s their favorite team? Here’s a breakdown.
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Why did the Jonas Brothers perform at the World Series?
The Jonas Brothers performed a piece of their song "I Can't Lose" in between the fifth and sixth innings in dedication to those fighting cancer. The performance is part of a partnership with MasterCard and occurred after MLB's Stand Up to Cancer moment in the game.
The Jonas Brothers performed "I Can't Lose," dedicated to everyone standing up to cancer, during Game 2 of the #WorldSeries 🎶 pic.twitter.com/W952yOgMZT
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 26, 2025"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 Jonas Brothers said in a statement. "As lifelong baseball fans, it's special to be part of a moment where music and purpose come together."
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Are the Jonas Brothers Blue Jays fans?
While the Jonas Brothers performed in Toronto during the World Series, they are not Blue Jays fans. The trio grew up in New Jersey and are actually lifelong fans of the New York Yankees.
Yankees fans for life 👊@jonasbrothers pic.twitter.com/YG62zvVKcg
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 4, 2023"We're huge baseball fans, lifelong Yankees fans," Joe Jonas said in 2023. "Derek Jeter was obviously No. 1. We grew up watching that All-Star team of Jorge Posada, Hideki Matsui, Bernie Williams. It was a pretty special time to fall in love with this game and with this team."
Where are the Jonas Brothers from?
Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, which is located less than 40 minutes outside of New York City. Therefore, the Jonas Brothers were noted Yankees fans as kids, and they've continue that fandom into their adulthood.
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What is the Stand up to Cancer campaign?
Stand Up To Cancer is an organization that raises money and awareness to help find a cure for cancer. Since 2008, Major League Baseball has partnered with the group, providing funding and dedicating time during the World Series to highlight its mission.
Who do the Jonas Brothers root for?
As natives of New Jersey, the Jonas Brothers are lifelong fans of the Yankees, New York Giants, and New Jersey Devils. They grew up less than 30 minutes away from MetLife Stadium and less than 40 minutes away from the Prudential Center.
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