Rain forecast forces Tigers time change Sunday vs Red Sox in Boston
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers' game against the Boston Red Sox has been rescheduled from 1:35 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. on Sunday due to rain forecasts, which are expected to start around 10 a.m.
Key points
- Tigers game time changed from 1:35 p.m. to 4:35 p.m.
- Change due to rain forecast starting at 10 a.m.
- Rain expected to last most of the afternoon.
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Detroit sports fans hoping to watch a Detroit Tigers game in the afternoon before settling in with a Detroit Pistons playoff game in the evening will have some tough choices on Sunday, April 18, thanks to a nasty weather forecast.
MLB announced a time change for the Tigers’ game in Boston against the Red Sox, moving the third game of the four-game series from 1:35 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. Even with the time change, the game may run deep into the evening; the rain in Boston is expected to start around 10 a.m. and last most of the afternoon.
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The Pistons, meanwhile, will open the 2026 NBA playoffs with a visit from the Orlando Magic at 6:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena.
The Tigers game will air on Detroit SportsNet, while the Pistons game will be on NBC (and stream on Peacock).
This is a developing story.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox on Sunday delayed due to rain
Q&A
What time is the Tigers vs Red Sox game on April 18, 2026?
The game is now scheduled for 4:35 p.m. instead of the original 1:35 p.m.
Why was the Tigers game time changed against the Red Sox?
The game time was changed due to a forecast of rain expected to start around 10 a.m.
How long is the rain expected to last in Boston on April 18?
The rain in Boston is expected to last most of the afternoon.
