White Sox home opener postponed to Friday

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CHICAGO - Thursday’s scheduled home opener for the Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to expected bad weather.

What we know:

The White Sox announced the team’s 2026 home opener against the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays will now be played Friday at 1:10 p.m. CT.

Parking lots are set to open at 10 a.m., with gates at Rate Field opening at 11:10 a.m.

All tickets for Thursday’s game — including prepaid parking passes, Stadium Club passes, Ballpark Pass tickets and patio tickets — will be valid for Friday’s rescheduled game. The team says fans do not need to exchange tickets.

Forecast:

Thursday will be nice and warm. There is a chance for strong to severe storms with a cold front on the way.

Highs will be in the upper 60s and low 70s. The chance for severe weather is highest in the afternoon/evening with all hazards at play.

What you can do:

Fans can check for updates and additional information at whitesox.com/weatherinfo.