The Colorado Rockies and New York Mets moved their Monday game at Coors Field to an earlier start time because of expected inclement weather [1, 2].

The schedule change reflects the volatile spring weather in Denver, where unexpected snow and rain can disrupt professional sports schedules and impact player safety. Moving the game allows the teams to play before the worst of the evening weather arrives.

Officials shifted the start time from 6:40 p.m. [1] to 3:40 p.m. [1] to avoid the forecasted snow and rain. The decision was made after weather reports indicated that conditions in the evening would likely be unsafe for play [1, 2].

Team representatives said that tickets purchased for the original 6:40 p.m. game remain valid for the 3:40 p.m. start [3]. This ensures that fans who already held tickets for the evening slot can still attend the game without needing to re-purchase or exchange their entries.

While some reports indicated the game was postponed and replaced by a doubleheader on Sunday, other sources confirmed the game was simply moved to an earlier time on Monday [1, 2]. The team opted for the afternoon window to ensure the contest could be completed before the weather deteriorated.

Coors Field is known for its unique atmospheric conditions, but the return of snow in May creates a significant challenge for both the Rockies and visiting teams. The shift to a 3:40 p.m. start was the primary method used to mitigate these risks [1].

“The Colorado Rockies and New York Mets moved their Monday game at Coors Field to an earlier start time.”

This rescheduling highlights the persistent challenge of hosting early-season baseball in Colorado, where late-spring snow can occur. By shifting the start time rather than postponing the game entirely, the league avoids the logistical complications of a makeup date and minimizes the impact on the series schedule.