Guardians Adjust Game Time vs Royals Due to Cold

Chilly temperatures prompt schedule change for April 7 matchup.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:40pm

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The Cleveland Guardians have announced they are adjusting the start time for their April 7 game against the Kansas City Royals due to expected cold temperatures. Teams in the Midwest are accustomed to playing in cold conditions, but the forecast has prompted the Guardians to move the game time to avoid the most frigid part of the day.

Why it matters

Scheduling changes due to weather are common in baseball, especially for early-season games in northern climates. However, the Guardians' decision highlights how extreme cold can impact the fan experience and player safety, leading teams to proactively adjust game times to ensure the game can be played comfortably.

The details

The Guardians originally had the game scheduled for a 6:10 pm first pitch, but have now moved it up to a 3:10 pm start time. This will allow the game to be played during the warmest part of the day and avoid the coldest temperatures expected in the evening hours.

  • The Guardians' game against the Royals was originally scheduled for April 7 at 6:10 pm.
  • The game time has been moved up to a 3:10 pm start on April 7.

The players

Cleveland Guardians

A Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio that plays in the American League Central division.

Kansas City Royals

A Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri that plays in the American League Central division.

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What’s next

Fans with tickets to the originally scheduled 6:10 pm game will have their tickets honored for the 3:10 pm start time.

The takeaway

Weather-related schedule changes are common in baseball, but the Guardians' decision to move up the start time for their game against the Royals highlights how extreme cold can impact the fan experience and player safety, leading teams to proactively adjust game times to ensure the game can be played comfortably.