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NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 3, 2026United States

Cardinals-Cubs game start delayed by weather

A thunderstorm at Wrigley Field caused a brief delay to the start of the Cardinals-Cubs game on Friday. The game was rescheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m. instead of the original 3:05 p.m. start time.

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Why It Matters

Fans attending the game experienced a 10-minute schedule change and a temporary evacuation of the due to lightning.

Key Facts

  • The start time of the Cardinals-Cubs game was moved from 3:05 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • The delay was caused by thunderstorms and lightning in the area.
  • Fans were instructed to clear the seating bowl due to lightning strikes.
  • The official announcement of the new start time was made at 2:10 p.m.
  • The grounds crew began removing the infield tarp at 2:15 p.m.
  • Gates opened 90 minutes before the original first pitch.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCardinals“The visiting baseball team.”organizationCubs“The home baseball team.”locationWrigley Field“The venue where the game and weather delay occurred.”