Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Highest listed rain chance in the game window is 45%.
Bring a rain layer and check delay updates before leaving.
Tickets, team gear, and weather gear should support the forecast, not distract from it.
Wrigley Field hosts the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with first pitch at 1:20 PM CDT. The bottom line from the National Weather Service: a warm Chicago week that’s trending toward higher rain chances as it goes, so keep an eye on the sky for this one.
Game Weather Bottom Line
The National Weather Service’s outlook for the days leading into this game shows a warm-up: Monday tops out near 76°F under mostly sunny skies, then Tuesday jumps to a high near 84°F, also mostly sunny, with light wind around 5 to 10 mph out of the south-southwest. Rain chances start low (1% Monday, 0% Tuesday) but tick up to 14% by Tuesday night as a system moves in — the same pattern the NWS flags for increasing shower and thunderstorm risk as the week progresses toward Thursday’s first pitch. Bring a rain plan, but don’t expect a washout.
Rain Delay And Wind Risk
Wind isn’t the story here — forecasts through the available window stay light, in the 5 to 10 mph range, well below what causes a delay at Wrigley. Rain is the bigger watch item. With probabilities climbing from near-zero early in the week toward 14% by Tuesday night, and rain flagged in the broader outlook heading into game day, this has the look of a pop-up shower risk rather than a guaranteed rainout. Check the NWS forecast again closer to Thursday for the confirmed game-hour numbers, but pack for the possibility.
What To Wear And Bring
Dress for a warm, sunny Chicago afternoon that could turn showery. Layer light — shorts and a breathable shirt work for the heat building through the week, with a packable layer for if clouds roll in. Given the rising rain signal, a stadium rain poncho is the smart call so you’re not stuck under the concourse during a shower delay. A waterproof stadium bag keeps your phone, tickets, and gear dry if the weather turns. If Thursday tracks more toward the sunny side like Monday and Tuesday did, a sunscreen stick SPF 50 covers you for a full day game under the sun.
Tailgating And Arrival Window
Wrigleyville’s bar and street scene is part of the day-game experience, and with a 1:20 PM start, plan to be in the neighborhood by late morning to soak it in before first pitch. Given the shower risk building this week, keep tailgate plans flexible and have an indoor fallback (plenty of bars line Clark and Addison) if a pop-up storm rolls through. Light winds mean grills and canopies should be easy to manage if you’re set up outside.
Tickets, Team Gear, And Useful Links
The Cubs (63-49) are well above .500 this season, though they enter on a one-game slide, while the Blue Jays (52-60) are under .500 and also riding a one-game skid — a regular-season interleague matchup, but a good measuring-stick game for a Cubs club chasing a strong summer. If you still need seats, Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek to lock in your spot before the weather narrows the walk-up crowd. Repping the North Side for a warm-weather day game? A Chicago Cubs t-shirt or Chicago Cubs fitted cap keeps you comfortable in the sun, and a Chicago Cubs jersey is always a Wrigley staple. Bringing kids to the game? A baseball glove for foul-ball hopes rounds out the day-game kit.
Bottom line: warm, mostly sunny leading into game week, with rain chances climbing — pack light rain protection, plan a flexible arrival, and enjoy a classic Wrigley Field afternoon.