Rockies vs Mets Rescheduled at Coors Field as Weather Forces Earlier First Pitch

The Colorado Rockies’ matchup with the New York Mets at Coors Field has been pushed up to an afternoon start because of forecasted storms in the Denver area. What was originally a 6:40 p.m. first pitch on Monday is now scheduled for 3:40 p.m., giving the series opener a better chance of being completed before evening weather moves in.

The change comes as a cold front is expected to pass through Denver Monday afternoon, bringing a risk of isolated rain and thunderstorms later in the day. With the city also facing a colder stretch into Tuesday and Wednesday, the Rockies acted early to avoid the kind of in-game weather disruption that can linger for hours at Coors Field.

What fans need to know

Tickets purchased for the original evening start remain valid for the rescheduled game, so fans do not need new entry passes if they are attending the matchup at the earlier time.

For fans who bought directly from the Rockies and cannot attend the new time, the team says they will be contacted by email with next steps and options. Those who bought through secondary markets such as SeatGeek will need to go back to the reseller, since secondary-market tickets are not eligible for refunds, exchanges, or credit through the club.

The adjustment also affects the rhythm of the three-game series. Monday’s opener is now the earliest of the set, with the second game still slated for Tuesday evening and the finale scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Why the Rockies acted early

Denver weather in May can be unpredictable, and the forecast this week gives the club reason to be cautious. Storms are possible Monday evening, while Tuesday is expected to bring temperatures in the 30s and a mix of rain and snow, with accumulating snow not out of the question into Wednesday morning.

That kind of forecast is not unheard of in Denver. May snowfall is rare but far from impossible, and the city averages about 1.7 inches in the month. The last notable May snow event came in 2022, when Denver picked up 2.3 inches, a reminder that baseball in Colorado sometimes comes with a winter weather warning attached.

For a stadium like Coors Field, where weather can affect both crowd comfort and on-field conditions, moving the game earlier is the safest play. It reduces the odds of a late delay, protects the game calendar, and keeps the series from being pushed into an even more complicated travel and rest schedule.

Series context at Coors Field

The Mets are the first visitors in a three-game series at Coors Field, and the weather shift means the opener now doubles as a race against the storm system. The change may also affect pitching plans, bullpen usage, and the number of fans who can make an afternoon start on a weekday.

Coors Field has had its share of weather-related storylines in recent seasons, from early-spring cold snaps to occasional rain interruptions, but the Rockies’ decision to move the first pitch up was designed to avoid a repeat of those disruptions. In MLB terms, it is a practical scheduling fix rather than a dramatic postponement, but it still matters for both teams and the ticket-buying public.

What this means for the week ahead

If the forecast holds, Denver could spend much of the next 48 hours with rain, a wintry mix, and even some snow in the metro area. That makes Monday’s earlier start look less like a minor tweak and more like a smart insurance policy against Colorado’s notoriously volatile spring weather.

For the Rockies, the move preserves the game while giving fans a chance to get in and out before the worst of the weather arrives. For the Mets, it is one more adjustment on a road trip that now begins in a ballpark where the sky may matter as much as the score.

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