Fenway's September Sunday: Rain Pushes Back Red Sox-Royals Start Time

Well, folks, it looks like Mother Nature is having her say again, especially when it comes to baseball at Fenway Park. Fans gearing up for Sunday's matchup between our beloved Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals on September 13, 2026, will need to adjust their plans slightly – or maybe significantly, depending on how you like your Sunday afternoons.

The Red Sox organization officially announced a change to the game's start time. Originally slated for a 1:35 p.m. ET first pitch, the game is now scheduled to begin a bit later, at 3:05 p.m. ET. Yes, that's an extra hour and a half to perhaps grab a leisurely lunch or just brace yourself for what could still be a soggy day.

So, what's the scoop behind this shift on the schedule? The reason is pretty straightforward, really: rain. Forecasts for the Boston area have been calling for an extended period of wet weather, particularly throughout the morning and early afternoon on Sunday. This decision, made in close consultation with Major League Baseball, is a strategic move, hoping to provide the best possible window to actually get the game in without too much disruption. The hope, clearly, was that pushing the first pitch back would allow the worst of the weather to pass, giving fans and players alike a better chance to enjoy a proper game without constant interruptions.

Now, while the team is making this adjustment to accommodate the weather, a bit of a wrinkle remains. Even with the later start, the forecast indicated continued heavy rain and, rather ominously, a Flood Warning for Boston. This suggests that even at 3:05 p.m., further delays might still be on the cards. It's a familiar dance for baseball fans, isn't it? We hold our breath, check the radar, and hope for a break in the clouds. Initial reports on this developing situation came from Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, with official confirmation swiftly following from the Red Sox themselves via their news releases.

For those holding tickets, don't fret! Your original tickets for the 1:35 p.m. game are perfectly valid for the newly scheduled 3:05 p.m. start time. No need to exchange anything or jump through hoops; just show up a bit later, cross your fingers, and hope for some playable baseball. Let's keep those positive vibes going for our Sox!