KBO cancels two games in Busan and Changwon due to heatwave
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Korea Baseball Organization has cancelled two games scheduled for Saturday as South Korea faces severe heatwave conditions. The affected matches were between Samsung and Lotte in Busan and KIA and NC in Changwon. A high-level heat warning was issued due to temperatures expected to exceed 39°C, with record highs reaching 41.6°C in certain areas. The league stated safety for players and fans is the top priority, and the games will be rescheduled.
- •Two KBO games were cancelled in Busan and Changwon.
- •Extreme heat warnings have been issued as temperatures rise above 39°C.
- •Highs reached 41.6°C in Yangsan, setting record temperatures.
- •The league prioritized safety for players and fans.
- •Cancelled games will be rescheduled.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea baseball league cancels two games over heatwave
"South Korea's baseball league cancelled two professional games Saturday to ensure the safety of players and fans in a heatwave."The decision was made with the safety and health of spectators and players as the top priority," it said, adding that the games would be rescheduled.
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