Slight Chance Rain Showers
Highest listed rain chance in the game window is 15%.
Bring a rain layer and check delay updates before leaving.
Tickets, team gear, and weather gear should support the forecast, not distract from it.
Sunday’s Cubs-Astros day game at Wrigley Field tips off at 1:20 PM CDT with temperatures expected near 60°F and a real chance of rain in the mix. The National Weather Service puts the overnight window into Sunday at a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and whatever that system leaves behind will be waiting for you on the North Side.
Game Weather Bottom Line
Plan for a cool, breezy, potentially damp afternoon. The overnight low coming into Sunday is around 54°F, and with an east-northeast wind running at 5 to 10 mph off Lake Michigan, game-time temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60°F will feel more like the low 50s once you’re sitting in the open air. Not miserable — but not shorts weather.
The Cubs (29-22 at home) need this one badly. They’ve dropped six straight and the Wrigley faithful are restless. The Astros are just 21-31 away from home and on a one-game winning streak — this is exactly the kind of spot Chicago can and should take back.
Rain Delay And Wind Risk
The Saturday night forecast calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a slight chance of rain between 2 AM and 4 AM before a broader storm window develops. If that system lingers or regenerates by early afternoon, a rain delay is a real possibility.
The east-northeast lake breeze at 5 to 10 mph isn’t Wrigley’s worst-case scenario, but it’s enough to make the upper deck feel noticeably colder than the thermometer suggests. Wind chills in the mid-to-upper 50s are realistic — dress for that, not for what the number says.
Keep your radar app open Saturday night. If the storms clear early, Sunday morning could dry out in time for first pitch. If they don’t, early arrivals win.
What To Wear And Bring
Layer up. Start with a Chicago Cubs t-shirt as your base, throw a hoodie or light jacket over a Chicago Cubs jersey, and top it off with a Chicago Cubs fitted cap — it keeps drizzle off your face and looks good doing it.
The single most important item in your bag: a stadium rain poncho. Umbrellas block views and create enemies. A poncho keeps you dry and keeps the peace. Pair it with a waterproof stadium bag for your phone, wallet, and anything else that can’t handle a surprise shower mid-game.
Leave the sandals at home. Closed-toe shoes are the right call when the Wrigleyville sidewalks are wet.
Tailgating And Arrival Window
Wrigleyville’s Clark and Addison pregame scene is always worth it for a Sunday day game — but Saturday night storms mean you could be setting up in damp conditions. Target a 10:30 to 11:00 AM arrival to get situated before any leftover weather moves through.
Check the radar before you leave. A dry morning means a great tailgate; a soggy one means finding cover fast. Either way, keep your gear in a waterproof stadium bag so you’re not scrambling when the skies make a decision.
Bars along Clark fill up fast for Cubs day games. If you want a dry backup plan, scope out a spot early.
Tickets, Team Gear, And Useful Links
Still need seats? Sunday day games at Wrigley move — lock in your spot with Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub before the good inventory disappears.
Heading to the merch store or shopping online before you head out? A Chicago Cubs jersey layered over a Chicago Cubs t-shirt is the classic Wrigley look, and it doubles as practical layering for today’s forecast. Round out your bag with a stadium rain poncho and a waterproof stadium bag and you’re ready for whatever Lake Michigan throws at you.
The Cubs are due. Come loud, come prepared, and let’s get this streak over with.