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Conway Today
By the People, for the People
Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois Baseball Game Canceled
Ticket holders can use tickets for any remaining 2026 Coastal Carolina home games, except against ECU, Wake Forest, and Clemson.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Saturday's 'Baseball at the Beach' game between Coastal Carolina and Illinois, scheduled for Springs Brooks Stadium, has been canceled due to inclement weather in the Conway area and will not be rescheduled. However, the Sunday doubleheader schedule remains unchanged.
Why it matters
The decision to cancel and not reschedule a collegiate sporting event highlights the logistical challenges posed by weather conditions, and the importance of flexibility in scheduling to accommodate both teams and fans.
The details
Despite the cancellation, Sunday's schedule remains unchanged. Coastal Carolina and Illinois are still slated to play the first game of a doubleheader at 11:05 a.m. On February 22nd. Following that, the Chanticleers will face VCU at 4:05 p.m. Fans holding tickets for the canceled Saturday game can use them for any remaining Coastal Carolina baseball regular season home game in 2026, with the exception of contests against ECU, Wake Forest, and Clemson.
- Saturday's game was scheduled for February 21, 2026.
- The Sunday doubleheader is scheduled for February 22, 2026.
The players
Coastal Carolina
A collegiate baseball team located in Conway, South Carolina.
Illinois
A collegiate baseball team from the University of Illinois.
What they’re saying
“The decision to cancel and not reschedule a collegiate sporting event highlights the logistical challenges posed by weather conditions, and the importance of flexibility in scheduling to accommodate both teams, and fans.”
— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com
The takeaway
This case demonstrates the need for collegiate sports programs to have contingency plans in place to address weather-related cancellations, in order to minimize disruptions for both teams and fans.
