Guardians move up Tuesday game start time due to cold

Fans can exchange tickets for another eligible game

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:35pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a frozen, snow-covered baseball stadium under a heavy, overcast sky, with the stadium dwarfed by the overwhelming scale of the natural environment.As a cold front sweeps through Cleveland, the Guardians make the prudent decision to move up the start time of Tuesday's game to ensure the safety and comfort of players and fans.Cleveland Today

The Cleveland Guardians have moved the start time of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals from 6:10 to 1:10 p.m. ET due to expected frigid temperatures in the Cleveland area. The Weather Channel's forecast for Tuesday includes potential flurries or snow showers with lows in the mid-20s.

Why it matters

Extreme cold weather can pose safety risks for both players and fans at outdoor sporting events. By moving the start time earlier, the Guardians are prioritizing the well-being of those attending the game while still allowing the contest to be played.

The details

The Guardians open their series with the Royals on Monday at the regularly scheduled 6:10 p.m. ET start time. However, with the forecast calling for potential snow showers and temperatures in the mid-20s on Tuesday, the team has opted to move the start time up by five hours to 1:10 p.m. ET. Fans who are unable to attend the daytime start can exchange their tickets for another eligible game.

  • The Guardians and Royals open their series on Monday at 6:10 p.m. ET.
  • Tuesday's game was originally scheduled for a 6:10 p.m. ET start but has been moved up to 1:10 p.m. ET.

The players

Cleveland Guardians

The Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kansas City Royals

The Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri.

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What’s next

Fans who purchased tickets for Tuesday's game can exchange them for another eligible Guardians home game.

The takeaway

By proactively moving up the start time for Tuesday's game, the Guardians are demonstrating their commitment to the safety and comfort of their fans during extreme cold weather conditions.