Canada vs. Puerto Rico weather updates: WBC Pool A contest delayed by rain in San Juan

Team Canada has two remaining games to decide its 2026 World Baseball Classic fate, starting on Tuesday night against baseball powerhouse Puerto Rico in San Juan. The Canadians went 1-1 over its first two games, defeating Colombia in its opener before losing to Panama the next day. 

Canada’s path to the top of Pool A is clear but precarious: they can clinch the group by sweeping their final two games against Puerto Rico tonight and Cuba tomorrow. However, their tournament life effectively hinges on the finale; a loss to Cuba tomorrow would result in an automatic elimination for the Canadians, rendering tonight’s outcome against PR irrelevant to their survival.

Though, the contest against the home team Puerto Rico will start late on Tuesday night with a game in rain delay. 

Here are the latest updates and when to expect first pitch.

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Canada vs. Puerto Rico weather updates

Canada vs. Puerto Rico will start in a rain delay.

Puerto Rico and Canada will begin in a rain delay tonight pic.twitter.com/FjXevqR0fk

The tarp is currently over the field, similar to Puerto Rico's game against Cuba on Monday night that also went to delay. 

The game is now scheduled to begin at 7:50 p.m. ET

*This section will be updated with the latest information*

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What time will Canada vs. Puerto Rico start?

Canada vs. Puerto Rico was scheduled to tonight at 7:00 PM ET (8:00 PM local time), but with the rain delay, the start time has been pushed back to 7:50.

750p ET start time https://t.co/TdpuZ54mMF

*This section will be updated with the latest information*

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Where is Canada vs. Puerto Rico being played?

The game is being played played at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. Since Canada needs this win to keep their Pool A lead-hopes alive and Puerto Rico can win the group with a victory, it should be a high-stakes environment in San Juan.

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