Chicago White Sox postpone home opener amid chance of storms Thursday
ABC7 Chicago • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago White Sox have postponed their 2026 home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, originally scheduled for Thursday, due to severe weather concerns; the game is rescheduled for 1:10 p.m. Friday.
- All tickets and passes for Thursday's game, including prepaid parking and special access passes, remain valid for Friday's rescheduled game at Guaranteed Rate Field.
- Weather forecasts predict rain early Thursday with storms later in the day, including a Level 3 risk for severe weather, potential flooding, and a heightened tornado threat, especially west of Interstate 39.
- Additional storm chances are expected Friday evening and Saturday morning, following recent severe weather that caused high winds, hail, and disruptions to air travel in the Chicago area.
