Chicago Cubs Tickets 2027: Your Guide to Wrigley Field

Cubs 2027 at Wrigley Field: a ballpark that is the attraction

Wrigley Field opened on April 23, 1914, under the name Weeghman Park, and the Cubs have played there since 1916. It seats roughly 41,600 people, which makes it one of the more intimate parks in the majors, and it sits in the middle of a residential grid at 1060 West Addison Street rather than in a parking-lot complex. In 2020 the ballpark was named a National Historic Landmark.

What makes Wrigley Field of the Cubs different

The ivy that covers the outfield walls, the hand-turned scoreboard installed in 1937 and the red marquee over the main entrance are the images most people carry in their heads. Wrigley was also the last major league park to add lights: night baseball arrived on August 9, 1988, against the Mets. A multi-year rebuild known as the 1060 Project finished in 2019 and added wider concourses, bigger bleachers and new video boards without changing the profile of the place.

No roof, no dome: weather is part of the Cubs experience

There is no retractable cover. Early season games in Chicago can be cold, windy and damp, while July and August bring heat and humidity. The wind direction matters more here than anywhere else: when it blows in from Lake Michigan, fly balls die, and when it blows out, a routine pop-up can leave the yard.

Getting to the Cubs game: Addison station, buses and parking

The neighborhood around the ballpark is nicknamed Wrigleyville, and almost everyone who lives in the area arrives on foot. The simplest approach is the CTA Red Line to Addison, whose exit puts you at the corner of Clark and Addison next to the marquee. Several bus routes serve Clark Street and Addison Street.

From the airports to Wrigley Field

O'Hare is on the Blue Line and Midway is on the Orange Line; from both, a transfer downtown puts you on the Red Line northbound.

Parking near Wrigley is limited

Street parking around the ballpark is restricted on game days and private lots fill early and charge steeply. If you drive, plan to park farther out and take transit for the last stretch.

Arrive early. The streets outside are part of the show, and the gates often back up in the last twenty minutes.

Best seats for Cubs games: bleachers, terrace and the infield

Bleachers at Wrigley Field

The outfield bleachers are the social heart of the Cubs crowd. They are benches rather than individual seats, they get plenty of afternoon sun, and the fans there are famous for throwing back opposing home run balls. This is the part of the park to choose if you want noise and a classic atmosphere.

Field box and club box seats near the Cubs dugout

Seats down the baselines and behind home plate offer the closest view of pitches and plays. The grandstand roof shades many of the rear rows of the lower deck in the afternoon, which is useful in July. Be aware that a few older support columns in the grandstand can interrupt sight lines, so check the seat description when you choose.

Terrace and upper deck at Wrigley

The terrace reserved and upper deck sections sit higher and farther back, but they give you the full panorama of the field, the skyline in the distance and a better chance to stay dry under the roof if it rains. They are also a sensible entry point when you want to see a big series on a modest budget.

Families and first-time visitors at the Cubs ballpark

Lower box seats on the first-base side along the line are a comfortable choice with children: you are close, but not exposed to the hardest foul balls.

Cubs traditions: the W flag, the stretch and Wrigleyville food

Winning at Wrigley has its own ritual. After a Cubs victory, a white flag with a blue W is raised above the center-field scoreboard, and fans sing the postgame song as they leave. A flag with a blue L means the opposite.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game at Wrigley Field

The seventh-inning stretch is led by a guest conductor, often a former player, actor or local figure, who sings from the broadcast booth. The tradition began when Harry Caray, the voice of the Cubs, started leading the song in 1982 and it stuck long after he died in 1998.

Eating like a Cubs fan

Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, pizza by the slice and pretzels are the standard order. The streets around the ballpark are lined with pubs and counter-service spots, and Gallagher Way, the open plaza next to the park, hosts food stands and seasonal events.

The rooftops and the neighborhood of the Cubs

Across Waveland and Sheffield Avenues, buildings with private rooftop seating look into the stadium. They are sold separately from regular ballpark seating, but they add to the sense that the whole neighborhood is part of the game.

Cubs rivalries in 2027: Cardinals, White Sox and Brewers

The Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals have played each other for well over a century, and the matchup remains the best-known rivalry in the National League. In 2027 the Cardinals come to Wrigley twice: March 29 to 31 and July 1 to 4, a four-game series that runs through the Fourth of July weekend.

Crosstown with the White Sox

Chicago is one of the few cities with two major league clubs, and the Cubs-White Sox series splits the city by neighborhood. The Cubs host the White Sox at Wrigley from July 16 to 18, right after the All-Star break, and the Cubs visit the South Side from August 6 to 8.

The Brewers and the Interstate 94 corridor

Milwaukee is a short drive north and many Cubs fans cross the state line to watch games there. The Brewers visit Wrigley from April 26 to 28 and again from August 30 to September 1, a series that will matter more in the standings as the season runs out.

Cubs 2027 home schedule: opener, special days and months

The Cubs play 81 home games at Wrigley Field in 2027. The home opener is on March 25 against the Guardians, which is also Opening Day for all 30 teams, followed by the Cardinals on March 29 to 31. The final home game is September 19 against the Mets. Game times have not been announced yet.

Home games by month at Wrigley

Six games fall in March, twelve in April, twelve in May, thirteen in June, twelve in July, fifteen in August and eleven in September. August is the busiest month, with series against the Giants, Rays, Diamondbacks, Braves and Brewers.

Special days for the Cubs in 2027

Jackie Robinson Day is marked on April 15 against the Phillies, and Roberto Clemente Day on September 15 against the Orioles. The ballpark also serves as the host for the All-Star Game on July 13, the first at Wrigley since 1990. Regular tickets for the Cubs are separate from All-Star events; details on that game have not been announced yet.

Cubs series to circle on the calendar

Besides the rivalry weeks above, the Pirates (April 23 to 25 and July 19 to 21), the Mariners (May 7 to 9) and the Mets in the final weekend at home (September 17 to 19) round out the list. See the full MLB 2027 schedule for every team.

Cubs tickets 2027: when and how to buy

Individual-game sales for MLB usually open in the winter, with some weeks of presale before the general sale. The first days after release are when the best seats, and the games against the Cardinals, White Sox and Dodgers, move fastest.

Choosing the right Cubs date

Weeknights and Monday through Thursday afternoons are quieter than Fridays, weekends and holidays, and tickets for those games are usually easier to find. The July 1 to 4 series with the Cardinals and the games following the All-Star break will draw big crowds.

Buying safely for the Cubs

Use ticket sales that guarantee your entry, check section and row before paying, and avoid anyone who sends you a PDF or a screenshot by message. Secure resale is a normal option for sold-out dates, but always confirm that the seat will arrive in your mobile wallet.

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Visiting the Cubs from Europe or Latin America

Chicago is six hours behind Paris and Madrid in late March, and seven hours in the summer once Europe has also moved its clocks; Mexico City is about one hour behind Chicago.

How long is a Cubs game now?

With the pitch clock in place, most games finish in about two hours and forty minutes, so you can fit a game, dinner and a decent night.

Weather for the Cubs by month

Late March and April can feel like winter, so bring a coat, gloves and a hat. May and June are more pleasant; July and August are hot and humid, with the occasional thunderstorm; September is usually the nicest month for the ballpark.

Combining Wrigley Field with Chicago

The Architecture River Cruise, the lakefront path, Millennium Park and the Art Institute are all easy to link with an afternoon game, and the Red Line connects the ballpark to downtown in about twenty-five minutes. Our guide for fans coming from Europe covers visas, planning and multi-city trips, and the best ballparks page puts Wrigley in context.

History of the Cubs: titles, Ernie Banks and the 2016 championship

The Cubs, founded in the 1870s, are one of the oldest franchises in professional baseball. They won the World Series in 1907 and 1908, then waited 108 years for the next one. In 2016 they beat Cleveland in seven games, with a 10-inning Game 7, to end the longest championship drought in the sport.

Legends of the Cubs

Ernie Banks, known as Mr. Cub, played his entire career in Chicago, hit 512 home runs and coined the phrase Let's play two. Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg, Andre Dawson, Greg Maddux and Sammy Sosa all wore the uniform with distinction, and Harry Caray remains one of the best-known voices in the sport.

The goat story and the Wrigley legend

The Billy Goat curse, set in the 1945 World Series, is folklore fans still share with visitors. To see how Wrigley compares with other historic parks, browse all 30 MLB teams.