White Sox Host Blue Jays for Home Opener

Game postponed a day due to severe weather, but Chance the Rapper will still throw first pitch

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:22pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in neon colors, with blurred figures and shapes representing the excitement and energy of a baseball home opener celebration.Chance the Rapper's appearance at the White Sox home opener adds extra energy and celebration to the start of the new baseball season in Chicago.Chicago Today

The Chicago White Sox are hosting the Toronto Blue Jays for their 2026 home opener on Friday after the game was postponed from Thursday due to severe weather. Chance the Rapper will join fans at the 1:10 p.m. game to throw out the first pitch, and the first 20,000 attendees will receive a special Opening Day t-shirt.

Why it matters

The White Sox home opener is an annual tradition that marks the start of the new baseball season in Chicago. Fans are eager to return to Rate Field after the pandemic, and the appearance of local celebrity Chance the Rapper will add to the celebratory atmosphere.

The details

The White Sox home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays was originally scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed a day due to severe weather in the Chicago area. The first pitch is now set for 1:10 p.m. on Friday at Rate Field. Fans will need to have their mobile tickets loaded on their devices to enter the stadium, and the first 20,000 attendees will receive a special Opening Day t-shirt.

  • The White Sox home opener was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The game was postponed to Friday, April 4, 2026 due to severe weather.

The players

Chicago White Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

Toronto Blue Jays

A Major League Baseball team based in Toronto, Canada.

Chance the Rapper

A Grammy-winning rapper and Chicago native who will throw out the first pitch at the home opener.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome fans back to Rate Field for the start of the new season. With Chance the Rapper joining us, it's sure to be a memorable home opener.”

— Jerry Reinsdorf, Owner, Chicago White Sox

What’s next

Fans will need to arrive early to the game on Friday to ensure they receive the special Opening Day t-shirt, which will be given out to the first 20,000 attendees.

The takeaway

The White Sox home opener is a cherished annual tradition in Chicago, and this year's game against the Blue Jays promises to be an exciting start to the new baseball season with the added star power of Chance the Rapper.