As the 2025 Major League Baseball season kicks off on Thursday, fans nationwide are eagerly preparing to head to the stadium for the first glimpse of their team following a dramatic offseason marked by free agency moves. But will the weather cooperate for the long-awaited “Play ball” call?
One of the prominent weather narratives of the season revolves around the Tampa Bay Rays, whose stadium suffered severe damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024, with winds exceeding 100 mph tearing the roof off the field. Currently undergoing repairs slated to last until the beginning of the 2026 season, the Rays will be hosting their home games for 2025 at Tampa’s George M. Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankees’ Spring Training facility.
In response, MLB has modified the Rays’ schedule to minimize games during Florida’s rainy season. In a proactive move announced in November, MLB made schedule adjustments to maximize games played in optimal weather conditions. A total of 28 teams will participate in Opening Day, with the Rays and Colorado Rockies starting their season on Friday instead.
Here’s a detailed look at the weather forecasts for the outdoor Opening Day MLB matchups across the country:
Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees
Anticipate sunny skies with a high of 52 degrees and gusty winds reaching up to 21 mph.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Expect a breezy day with potential showers and a high of 41 degrees, ushering in a cool start to the season.
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Sunny skies are forecasted with a high near 59 degrees throughout the day.
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians
Perfect baseball weather awaits, with a high of 79 degrees and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
A 70% chance of showers or thunderstorms is expected post 1 pm. The Astros have a retractable dome to counter any weather disruptions.
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres
Ideal baseball weather is on the horizon for fans, with partly sunny skies and a high of 66 degrees.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox
A 40% chance of morning showers is forecasted, with a high temperature of 54 degrees for the day.
Minnesota Twins vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Unfortunately, a 50% chance of rain looms over attending fans. Expect partly sunny skies, a high of 71 degrees, and wind gusts up to 20 mph.
Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Patchy fog will give way to partly sunny skies and a high of 69 degrees later in the day.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Fans can look forward to ideal baseball conditions with sunny skies and a scorching high of 92 degrees.
