Missouri, Tennessee Game Delayed Due to Lightning

Saturday's baseball matchup pushed back an hour due to inclement weather in Knoxville.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:39pm

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The baseball game between the University of Missouri and the University of Tennessee scheduled for Saturday evening has been delayed by one hour due to lightning in the Knoxville area. The game, originally set to start at 6 p.m. ET, will now begin at 7 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

Weather delays are common in outdoor sports, but can be frustrating for fans who have made plans to attend the game. This delay will impact the game schedule and may require fans to adjust their plans accordingly.

The details

According to reports, lightning in the Knoxville area prompted officials to push back the start time of the game between Missouri and Tennessee by one hour. The game, which is part of a weekend series between the two teams, will now begin at 7 p.m. ET instead of the originally scheduled 6 p.m. ET.

  • The game was originally scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  • Due to lightning in the area, the start time has been pushed back to 7 p.m. ET.

The players

University of Missouri

The baseball team from the University of Missouri is playing in this weekend series against the University of Tennessee.

University of Tennessee

The baseball team from the University of Tennessee is hosting this weekend series against the University of Missouri.

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What they’re saying

“UPDATE: Due to lightning in the area, Tennessee and Missouri will now begin Saturday's Game 2 of the series at 7 p.m. ET.”

— Eric Cain, On3 | Rivals' VolQuest

The takeaway

Weather delays are an unavoidable part of outdoor sports, and fans attending the game between Missouri and Tennessee will need to be flexible and prepared for potential schedule changes due to inclement conditions.