Partly Sunny
No major rain signal in the available hourly data.
Add a wind layer, especially for upper-deck seats.
Tickets, team gear, and weather gear should support the forecast, not distract from it.
Wrigley Field hosts the Cubs and Yankees Sunday at 1:20 PM CDT, and the National Weather Service has the ballpark sitting at a mostly cloudy 73°F with a brisk north wind. Rain isn’t the story here — it’s the wind, gusting up to 30 mph off the lake, that fans need to plan around.
Game Weather Bottom Line
First pitch temps will be right around 73°F under mostly cloudy skies, per the NWS forecast for Sunday. The rain chance is low — just 7% — so this is a green light for baseball. The bigger factor is a steady north wind around 20 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph, blowing straight in off Lake Michigan. That kind of wind at Wrigley can turn fly balls into outs and make a mild afternoon feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.
Rain Delay And Wind Risk
With only a 7% chance of precipitation during the Sunday daytime window, a rain delay isn’t a real concern for this one. Wind is the bigger variable: 20 mph sustained with gusts to 30 mph will be a factor all game, from batting practice through the final out. Loose caps, napkins, and concession wrappers won’t stand a chance — hang onto anything that isn’t tied down, and expect the bleacher flags snapping the whole afternoon.
What To Wear And Bring
73°F and mostly cloudy sounds mild, but a 20-30 mph wind off the lake will cut through a t-shirt fast once you’re sitting still for three hours. Layer up — a light pullover over a Chicago Cubs t-shirt is the move, and it packs down small if the wind eases. Sun protection still matters under cloud cover, so toss a sunscreen stick SPF 50 in your bag. If you’re up in the bleachers or upper deck where the wind really whips, a Chicago Cubs fitted cap will stay put a lot better than a floppy hat fighting to survive a 30 mph gust.
Tailgating And Arrival Window
Skies stay dry and mostly cloudy right through first pitch, so there’s no weather reason to rush your pregame — but the wind changes the tailgating math. If you’re grilling nearby with a portable propane grill, set up with a windbreak and keep an eye on open flames in 20+ mph gusts. Pack drinks in a rolling cooler with wheels so you’re not fighting the wind with an armful of loose cans on the walk in. Give yourself a normal buffer for Wrigleyville’s usual gameday crowds, and know that by Sunday night temps ease toward 65° with calmer, mostly clear skies — a good sign if you’re sticking around the neighborhood after the final out.
Tickets, Team Gear, And Useful Links
The Cubs are 63-48 and riding a one-game winning streak, the Yankees sit at 62-49 off a loss, and with barely a game separating these two clubs, both sides are squarely in the playoff race — this is not a game to sleep on. If you still need seats, check availability through Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub before first pitch. Repping the North Siders in the wind and clouds? A Chicago Cubs jersey layers well under a jacket and still looks the part. Dry skies and a manageable forecast mean the only real prep today is dressing for the wind — everything else about this one is about the game on the field.