Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs Game Relocated Due to Severe Weather
Due to severe weather in Boston, the regular-season finale between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs will be played at Tropicana Field in Tampa-St. Petersburg. The Red Sox will be considered the home team for this relocated game.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 25, 2026 —
The upcoming regular-season finale between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs has been relocated from Boston due to severe weather conditions. The game will now take place at Tropicana Field, located in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area.
Officials made the decision to move the contest to ensure player and fan safety, as well as to allow the game to proceed as scheduled without further disruption from the inclement weather impacting Boston. The exact nature and severity of the weather in Boston were not detailed.
Tropicana Field, the home stadium of the Tampa Bay Rays, will serve as the neutral venue for this matchup. While the game is being played in Florida, the Boston Red Sox will be designated as the home team for the duration of the contest. This means they will bat last and have the final at-bats in each inning.
The relocation addresses the logistical challenges posed by severe weather, which can often lead to postponements or cancellations. By moving the game to a different location with presumably more favorable weather, the league aims to preserve the integrity of the regular season schedule.
No information was provided regarding the specific date or time of the relocated game, or any potential impact on ticket holders for the originally scheduled event in Boston. Further details regarding game day logistics and fan information are expected to be released by the involved teams and the league.
Story summarized from the original created by By Marc Topkin, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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