The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers face a potential rain delay Tuesday night as thunderstorms move through the Bay Area, with the game scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m. PT despite forecasts of scattered showers, and lightning.
The National Weather Service indicates the strongest thunderstorms will impact the Central Coast and Central Valley, but isolated downpours, lightning strikes, wind gusts over 40 mph, and pea-sized hail remain possible in the Bay Area through 8 p.m. Coastal areas like San Francisco have a lower chance of thunder, though lingering showers could affect play at Oracle Park.
Just one game at Oracle Park has been rained out in the past 20 years — also a Giants-Dodgers matchup in April 2018 — and forecasters do not expect rainfall to persist long enough for a full cancellation. Additional rainfall through Tuesday evening is projected at one-tenth to one-half inch across most areas, with isolated higher totals possible.
The Giants (9-13) and Dodgers (16-6) are meeting for the first time this season in a series that carries historical weight: the rivalry is tied at 1,288 wins apiece over 136 years of competition, marking the first time since the 19th century that the all-time series has been level heading into a fresh season.
Starting pitchers are set to be Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-1, 2.10 ERA) for the Dodgers and Landen Roupp (3-1, 2.38 ERA) for the Giants, both coming off strong early-season performances. The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area and SportsNet LA, with first pitch scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET.
Despite the weather threat, the Giants’ ticketing office confirmed the game remains on schedule, urging fans to come to the ballpark with gates opening at 5:15 p.m. Umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened in seating areas during play.
A lull in shower activity is expected late Tuesday into early Wednesday, though another round of rain is possible at daybreak Wednesday, with the coldest part of the system moving through the Bay Area between 2 and 10 a.m. Dry weather should return Thursday and Friday before another chance of light to moderate rain returns this weekend.
Will the game be delayed or postponed due to rain?
As of the latest update, the game remains scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m. PT, with officials monitoring the forecast. While rain is possible, This proves not expected to last long enough for a full postponement, though delays remain possible if storms intensify over the park.
How can I watch the game if I can’t attend in person?
The game will be televised nationally on NBC Sports Bay Area and SportsNet LA, with live streaming available through the respective network’s apps and websites for authenticated subscribers.
What makes this matchup significant beyond the standings?
This series marks the first time since the 19th century that the Dodgers and Giants enter a season with their all-time head-to-head record tied at 1,288 wins each, adding symbolic weight to what is already one of baseball’s oldest and most storied rivalries.
