What Was the Earliest Local Start Time for an MLB Game?
Major League Baseball (MLB) has been played at various times throughout the day, but what was the earliest local start time for a game?
The earliest local start time for an MLB game was 11:00 AM PT on August 2, 2000, when the Chicago Cubs hosted the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. This game was part of a doubleheader and the first game began at the unusually early time due to the threat of rain later in the day.
While 11:00 AM is the earliest local start time on record for an MLB game, there have been a few other games that have started at 11:30 AM or 12:00 PM. These games are typically held on weekdays or during the early part of the season when the weather is cooler.
Related Questions and Answers
- What was the latest local start time for an MLB game? 10:35 PM ET on April 15, 2019, between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
- What is the average start time for an MLB game? 7:05 PM local time.
- Which MLB team has the most night games? The New York Yankees.
- Which MLB team has the most day games? The San Francisco Giants.
- What is the earliest time an MLB game can start? Major League Baseball does not have a set rule for the earliest start time for a game, but it is typically around 11:00 AM local time.
Related Hot Selling Products
- Rawlings Official MLB Baseball
- Wilson A2000 Baseball Glove
- Easton Maxum Youth Baseball Bat
- Franklin Sports MLB Mini Bat Set
- Louisville Slugger Prime Legacy Baseball Bat
Pre：What is a farm team
Next：What are some cool words to put on a shirt