Cubs-Guardians Game Postponed, Rescheduled as Doubleheader

Sunday's twin bill to start at 1:10 p.m. ET after Saturday's rainout at Progressive Field

Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:18pm

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Saturday's scheduled game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will now play a traditional doubleheader on Sunday, April 5, starting at 1:10 p.m. ET (12:10 p.m. CT).

Why it matters

Rainouts are a common occurrence in baseball, and teams must be prepared to quickly reschedule games to avoid disrupting the schedule. This doubleheader will allow the Cubs and Guardians to make up the lost game without having to find an open date later in the season.

The details

Fans holding tickets to the originally scheduled April 4 game can use the full value of those tickets to exchange for one of 51 designated games, including the April 5 doubleheader. Season ticket members and single-game purchasers have different exchange procedures, and all exchanges must be completed by May 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

  • Saturday's game was postponed due to inclement weather.
  • The rescheduled doubleheader will take place on Sunday, April 5, starting at 1:10 p.m. ET (12:10 p.m. CT).
  • Gates will open at noon ET on Sunday for the doubleheader.

The players

Chicago Cubs

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

Cleveland Guardians

A Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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What’s next

Fans must exchange their April 4 tickets by May 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET to attend the April 5 doubleheader or one of the 51 designated makeup games.

The takeaway

Rescheduling games due to weather is a common challenge in baseball, but the Cubs and Guardians have worked quickly to provide fans with options to attend the makeup games. This flexibility helps maintain the integrity of the schedule and ensures fans can still enjoy the matchup.