With the home opener game for the Chicago White Sox just around the corner, city officials are warning people to expect crowds, traffic impacts and parking restrictions for the game.

The White Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 3:10 p.m. at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, April 2.

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communication is urging fans to arrive early as baseball fans flocking to the stadium are likely to cause traffic and delays. Traffic control aids will be in the area to assist on game day, OEMC said.

Whether you’re planning to attend the game, tailgate or will just be passing through the area on Thursday, here’s what to know about the home opener:

How will the White Sox home opener game impact traffic?

35th Street will be closed 90 minutes before first pitch and then reopened 30 minutes after the start of the game. It will close again two hours after that until approximately one hour after the last out of the game.

In addition to the closure on 35th street, OEMC warned the following road closures will be put in place for on game day:

37th Street between Wallace Street and Princeton Avenue

38th Street between Wallace Street and Princeton Avenue

Stewart Avenue between 31st Street and 33rd Street

Shields Avenue between 31st Street and 33rd Street

Princeton Avenue between 31st Street and 33rd Street

Wells Avenue between 31st Street and 33rd Street

When do the Guaranteed Rate parking lots and gates open?

For the home opener only, parking lots will open three hours before the start of the game and gates will open 2 hours before the scheduled first pitch, according to OEMC. That’s an hour earlier than both open for regular White Sox home games.

Pre-paid parking is strongly encouraged and available here.

Can I park in the residential area around Guaranteed Rate?

Residential Parking Restrictions will be in effect in the area surrounding Guaranteed Rate and will be strictly enforced, according to OEMC.

If your car is ticketed or towed, call the city’s 311 services to locate it.

What is the bag policy for Guaranteed Rate Field?

Like last year, clear, single compartment tote bags (12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches or smaller), clutch purses (9 inches by 5 inches by 2 inches or smaller) and diaper bags when the infant is present are allowed to be brought inside the ballpark, according to OEMC.

No backpacks or other bags are allowed.

Is there anything else to know?

Fans attending the game may also notice an authorized drone being used for filming, OEMC said.

Possibly severe weather is also on the forecast for Thursday, so spectators should come prepared.