Orioles-White Sox Game Moved to Afternoon Due to Cold

Tuesday night matchup rescheduled to 3:10 p.m. in Chicago

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:29pm

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The scheduled Tuesday night game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox has been moved to a 3:10 p.m. start time due to forecasted cold temperatures in Chicago. The game was originally set for a 7:40 p.m. first pitch.

Why it matters

Rescheduling games due to weather is a common occurrence in baseball, but moving a night game to the afternoon is less typical. This change could impact fan attendance and television viewership for the game.

The details

The Orioles-White Sox game will now start at 3:10 p.m. local time in Chicago, several hours earlier than the original 7:40 p.m. scheduled start. The change was made due to forecasted cold temperatures in the Chicago area on Tuesday evening.

  • The game was originally scheduled for 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2026.
  • The game has been rescheduled to a 3:10 p.m. start on the same date, April 6, 2026.

The players

Baltimore Orioles

A Major League Baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Chicago White Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

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What’s next

Fans with tickets to the originally scheduled 7:40 p.m. game will be able to attend the 3:10 p.m. game on April 6th.

The takeaway

Weather-related schedule changes are common in baseball, but moving a night game to the afternoon is less typical. This shift could impact fan attendance and viewership for the Orioles-White Sox matchup.