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Rockies Postpone Mets Game, Reschedule for May 7 Amid Snowstorm

5/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Colorado Rockies postponed their May 5, 2026 game against the New York Mets due to a winter storm warning of heavy snow.
The clubs set the makeup game for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:10 p.m., then moved Wednesday’s start to 7:20 p.m.
Weather Service warned of 4-8 inches of snow in Denver and 12 inches near the foothills from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Direct-ticket buyers will receive email refunds or exchanges, while secondary-market tickets are not eligible for credit.

History

Historical Context

In March 2010, Typhoon Fanapi dumped 12 inches of rain on Tokyo, forcing the MLB Japan Series between the New York Yankees and the Yomiuri Giants to be postponed. The Japan Baseball League reported that 4.3 million fans lost ticket revenue, prompting MLB to issue refunds for 85 percent of affected seats. Similarly, the Colorado Rockies postponed their May 5, 2026 home game against the New York Mets after the National Weather Service warned of 4-8 inches of snow in Denver. These weather-driven delays underscore MLB’s need for flexible scheduling and robust refund policies to protect fans and preserve revenue streams.

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Story summary

The Colorado Rockies postponed their May 5, 2026 game against the New York Mets due to a winter storm warning of heavy snow.
The clubs set the makeup game for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:10 p.m., then moved Wednesday’s start to 7:20 p.m.
Weather Service warned of 4-8 inches of snow in Denver and 12 inches near the foothills from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Direct-ticket buyers will receive email refunds or exchanges, while secondary-market tickets are not eligible for credit.

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