Cleveland Guardians 2026 home opener at Progressive Field

How to watch Friday's game against Chicago Cubs on WKYC

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:51am

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The Cleveland Guardians are set to take on the Chicago Cubs in their 2026 home opener at Progressive Field on Friday, April 3. WKYC Channel 3 will provide comprehensive coverage throughout the day, including a live broadcast of the game starting at 4 p.m.

Why it matters

The Guardians' home opener is a highly anticipated event for Cleveland sports fans, marking the start of a new baseball season and the return of the team to Progressive Field. WKYC's extensive coverage allows fans to follow all the action and excitement of the game.

The details

WKYC will offer a full day of Guardians coverage, starting with a sneak peek from inside Progressive Field during the morning news from 5-7 a.m. Continued coverage will stream on WKYC+ from 7-8 a.m. The station will then provide expanded coverage from 1-3 p.m., followed by the 'Guardians Live' pregame show from 3-4 p.m. The live game broadcast will begin at 4 p.m. on WKYC.

The Guardians' home opener is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026.
First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m.

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