Poor field conditions postpone SB Cubs opening weekend

Last Updated: April 7, 2026By Chuck Freeby

(South Bend) — It’s dry. It’s 57 degrees and there’s a brand new upper deck to show off. So why didn’t the South Bend Cubs play their home opener Friday night?

While everything else is ready, the field is not.

Having taken heavy rain since Tuesday, the Four Winds Field infield was deemed unsafe for proper player safety. After speaking with coaching staffs, umpires, and Major League Baseball officials, it was deemed best to not play Friday night’s game.

Unfortunately for the franchise, rain continued throughout Saturday, forcing the team to schedule a doubleheader for Easter Sunday. Those games were never played though, as the field remained in poor condition, despite a dry, windy day.

The South Bend Cubs will now open the season on the road at Peoria Tuesday night, April 7.