Diamondbacks vs Rockies start time: Rain delay and weather updates from Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks are in a rain delay for the rubber match in their three-game series. As storms move through the area over the next couple hours, fans could be in for a lengthy wait time.

This is an important series for both the Rockies (18-28) and the Diamondbacks (21-23) as both teams look to make up ground in the NL West. The Dodgers and Padres currently lord over the division, but it's still early. Michael Lorenzen will pitch for Colorado and Michael Soroka will pitch for Arizona when the game actually starts, barring unforeseen developments.

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks rain delay updates and start time

• Game: Rockies vs. Diamondbacks
• Date: May 17, 2026
• Scheduled start time: 3:10 PM ET | 1:10 PM MT (local)
• Delayed start time: 4:55 PM E.T. | 2:55 PM MT (local)

Update:

Rockies-Diamondbacks will officially resume at 2:55 PM local time and 4:55 PM E.T., per the team's official account. This was a long delay, with significant inclement weather moving through the area, but both teams are no doubt happy to avoid a postponement. We will get the series-deciding showdown, as the Rockies hope to defend their home ballpark against the scuttling D'Backs.

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks weather report: When will rain stop in Denver?

Unfortunately, this could be an extended delay, as thunderstorms are expected over the next two hours and again at five o'lock local time, with cloudy weather and strong chances of percipitation in between, per AccuWeather.

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