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WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT WRIGLEY FIELD.

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What's on deck

Sunday, September 13th, 2026

Round out the weekend with Sunday baseball at Wrigley Field. Gates open at 11:20 a.m. as the Cubs close out the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Giveaway alert! The first 10,000 fans will receive a Sammy Sosa bobblehead presented by Wintrust.

Enjoy Family Sunday activities, live music from Wildwood, Reynolds sampling and Cooking with Clark at Gallagher Way. Be in your seats early for the Youth Baseball and Softball Parade. Kathleen and Wayne Messmer will sing the national anthem and “God Bless America.” Go Cubs!

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Kick off the week at Wrigley Field as the Cubs begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Gates open at 5:10 p.m.

Giveaway alert! The first 10,000 fans will receive a Seiya Suzuki bobblehead presented by Kinoshita Group.

Lainey Doherty will sing the national anthem, and actor Johnny Galecki will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and lead the seventh-inning stretch.

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage at Wrigley Field as the Cubs continue the series against the Braves. Gates open at 5:10 p.m.

Before first pitch, head to Gallagher Way for Hispanic and Latino Heritage festivities and enjoy activations from Bacardi, Cambio Tequila, Juan Valdez, Omaha Steaks and State Farm.

Be in your seats early for a Roberto Clemente recognition and La Casa Norte check presentation. Jesus Ramos will sing the national anthem, and actress Aimee Garcia will lead the seventh-inning stretch.

Are you a T-Mobile member? Get early access on Tuesdays at the Marquee Gate only beginning 15 minutes prior to ballpark gates opening using the designated T-Mobile entry lane. T-Mobile users can bring up to three additional ticketed guests when they show their T-Mobile app or pink pass at entry.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Close out the homestand with the final game of the series against the Atlanta Braves. Gates open at 5:10 p.m.

Stop by Gallagher Way before first pitch for Hi-Chew sampling and customized State Farm items.

Arrive early to see the Illinois Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Recognition and UIC a cappella group Downtown Voices sing the national anthem. UIC men’s swimming and diving team captain Bruno Carrillo will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, and UIC baseball and softball head coaches Sean McDermott and Megan Coronado will lead the seventh-inning stretch. Go Cubs!

The 2026 food and beverage menu for Wrigley Field celebrates Chicago’s rich culinary scene and vibrant blend of cultures with a new rotating menu at the Marquee Classics concession stand located near section 117. Featured this homestand (August 28 - September 3):

Grilled Bratwurst
Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Pepper Jack Fries
Chocolate Chip Cookies

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New Parking Options for Wrigley Field in 2026

Free Remote Parking Lot
(NEW LOCATION)

Night and Weekend Games

4650 N. Clarendon Ave., Chicago, IL 60640

The Cubs offer free remote parking for night and weekend games. New in 2026, the Remote Parking Lot is now located at 4650 N. Clarendon Ave. The Remote Parking Lot includes a free shuttle service to and from Wrigley Field. Services begin two hours before first pitch and returning shuttles board postgame and run approximately two hours after the end of the game. Please note the free shuttle service drops and picks up fans on Irving Park Road between Clark Street and Seminary Avenue.

Click here for more detailed information on all Wrigley Field parking options.

New CPS Parking
Locations

Chicago Public Schools Parking Lots
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Parking Lots will be available for Cubs games beginning March 26. CPS Parking Lots will be available for night and weekend games throughout the season and for weekday day games June 5 through August 11, as well as all major holidays.

Guests can book parking in advance at CPS parking lots through SpotHero.

CPS Parking Lot Hours
Night Games: Open at 5 p.m. CT
Weekend Day Games: Open at 10 a.m. CT
Weekday Day Games: Open at 10 a.m. CT

All lots close one hour after the game ends.

CPS Parking Lot Locations

Walt Disney Magnet School
4151 N. Clarendon Ave., Chicago IL, 60613 (North Lot)
4105 N. Clarendon Ave., Chicago IL, 60613 (South Lot)

Inter-American Magnet School
808 W. Addison St., Chicago IL 60613 (Garage)
3639 N. Fremont Ave., Chicago IL, 60613 (Lot)

Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
3338 N. Seminary Ave., Chicago IL, 60613

Ticketing

The Chicago Cubs exclusively issue mobile tickets, delivered through the MLB Ballpark app. Before heading to Wrigley Field, review your account to confirm your tickets appear in the app. To avoid entry delays, reset your password in advance, log out of all MLB apps, and log back in. If you can’t see or access your tickets, contact fanservices@cubs.com

Click here for digital ticketing FAQs and instructions on how to download the MLB Ballpark app. Be sure to use the latest version of the MLB Ballpark app to access your tickets.

Gates Open

For most games, gates will open 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Gates will open two hours before first pitch for Saturday games and special occasions.

Parking with Spothero

Guests can book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero (all subject to availability), the nation's leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Wrigley Field SpotHero Parking Page.

Bag Policy

Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are NOT permitted at Wrigley Field. Other bags (such as wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, briefcases and soft-sided coolers) smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches in size are permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children. Bags are subject to inspection. Please see the Prohibited Items section for a list of prohibited items.

Cashless Venue

All ballpark purchases are cashless. This includes retail stores, concessions, in-seat vending and Cubs Charities 50/50 Raffle tickets. Credit cards, debit cards or mobile wallets are acceptable forms of payment.

Wrigley Field’s concourse continues to offer self-service markets featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Located near sections 108, 115 and 119, fans looking for an on-the-go bite or sip can simply enter with a credit card, select their items for purchase and exit without checking out. New this season! Two additional self-service markets have been added near sections 309 and 324 with an additional one coming in May to section 513.

Cubs Charities

Support Cubs Charities at the game with 50/50 Raffle tickets. One fan will receive half of the jackpot total, with the remaining proceeds benefiting Cubs Charities.

More Gameday Experiences!

CD Peacock Trophy Room: On gamedays, you can check out the 2016 World Series Championship trophy in the CD Peacock Trophy Room located inside the Marquee Gate entrance.
First Timer’s Certificate presented by Southwest Airlines® : You can commemorate your first trip to Wrigley Field with a personalized First Timer's Certificate, available inside the Gallagher Way Gate on the main concourse.
Cubs Authentics Store: Visit the Cubs Authentics store on the main concourse behind Section 120! Cubs Authentics is the premier outlet for all game-used and autographed Cubs memorabilia authenticated by MLB. Net proceeds benefit Cubs Charities. For more information, visit Cubs.com/Authentics.
Family Sundays presented by Southwest Airlines®: Kids Run the Bases wristbands will be available to the first 1,000 kids 13 and under at Gallagher Way and in the right and left field Budweiser Bleacher concourse on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Cubs.com/Sundays for additional details and wristband information.
motorola razr room: Visit the razr room at Gallagher Way for interactive Cubs experiences and to check out the motorola razr family!
Momento: Fans, relive the biggest moments from today’s game! Visit cubs.mymomento.com to unlock your free Cubs fan photo presented by Farmers Insurance®.