History of Wrigley Field in Timeline
Wrigley Field, located on Chicago's North Side, is the home of the Chicago Cubs. Originally named Weeghman Park in 1914, it was built for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. The Cubs played their first game there in 1916. Chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. acquired the Cubs in 1921, and the ballpark was renamed Wrigley Field in 1927. Currently, it has a seating capacity of 41,649.
1908: Cubs Win 1908 World Series
Following the Cubs' win in the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Cubs fans sung "Go, Cubs, Go" to celebrate their first championship since 1908.
1908: "Anno Catulorum" counter reflected Cubs' last World Series win
Prior to the team's 2016 championship, in 1908, the 'Anno Catulorum' counter read 'AC0871108', indicating the number of years since the Cubs' last World Series win.
April 23, 1914: Throwback Game Representing Wrigley Field Inaugural Game
During the 2014 season on April 23, the Cubs played a throwback game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field's opening. The Cubs wore Chicago Whales uniforms and the Diamondbacks wore Kansas City Packers uniforms.
April 23, 1914: Weeghman Park Home Opener
On April 23, 1914, the home opener for Weeghman Park was held, marking the park's readiness for baseball.
1914: First Tenant: Chicago Whales
In 1914, Wrigley Field's first tenant was the Federal League team, the Chicago Whales.
1915: Chicago Whales at Wrigley Field
In 1915, the Federal League team, the Chicago Whales, played at Wrigley Field.
April 20, 1916: Cubs' First Home Game at Weeghman Park
On April 20, 1916, the Chicago Cubs played their first home game at Weeghman Park (later Wrigley Field), defeating the Cincinnati Reds 7–6 in 11 innings.
1916: Chicago Cubs Become Home Team
Since 1916, Wrigley Field has served as the home baseball park for Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs franchise.
1921: Chicago Bears Arrive at Wrigley Field
In 1921, the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, then known as the "Staleys", began playing at Wrigley Field after transferring from Decatur.
1923: Bleachers Added
In 1923, bleachers were added to the right field wall at Wrigley Field.
November 1926: Park Renamed Wrigley Field
In November 1926, William Wrigley Jr. renamed Cubs Park to Wrigley Field.
1926: Wrigley Field Name
Since 1926, the park has been called Wrigley Field and on October 27, 2009, Thomas Ricketts expressed his preference for the park to retain the name it has used since 1926.
1929: Spectators view from buildings
In 1929, buildings along Waveland and Sheffield Avenues allowed spectators a view inside the ballpark.
1931: Cardinals Call Wrigley Home
In 1931, The Chicago Cardinals of the NFL called Wrigley Field home.
1932: "Called Shot" Scene in Film
An early 1990s film about Babe Ruth had a scene in Wrigley Field about the "called shot" and a scoreboard similar to the one existing in 1932 was used.
1933: NFL Championship Game at Wrigley Field
In 1933, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL championship game.
1934: Marquee installed
In 1934, the art deco-style marquee was installed above the main entrance to Wrigley Field, originally painted green.
1937: Flag System for Game Results
Beginning in 1937, with the bleacher/scoreboard reconstruction, a flag with either a "W" or an "L" has flown from atop the scoreboard masthead to indicate the day's result.
1937: NFL Championship Game at Wrigley Field
In 1937, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL championship game.
1937: Doublemint Elves Removed
In 1937, the Doublemint elves were permanently removed from the Wrigley Field scoreboard when the bleachers and scoreboard were rebuilt.
1937: Bleachers remodeled and outfield distances marked
In 1937, the bleachers were remodeled and the distances from home plate to the outfield were marked with wooden numbers.
1937: Scoreboard installed
In 1937, the scoreboard was installed when Bill Veeck installed the new bleachers.
1938: Paying spectators on rooftops
During the 1938 World Series, paying spectators began occupying rooftops to watch the games.
1938: Cardinals Call Wrigley Home
In 1938, The Chicago Cardinals of the NFL called Wrigley Field home.
1938: Last Collegiate Football Game Before 2010
Prior to the 2010 game, the last collegiate football game at Wrigley Field was in 1938, when the DePaul Blue Demons played its regular games at Wrigley.
1939: Marquee repainted
By 1939, the Wrigley Field marquee was repainted dark blue, and "Home of the Cubs" replaced the original "Home of Cubs".
April 26, 1941: Live Organ Music Introduced
On April 26, 1941, Wrigley Field became the first Major League ballpark to introduce live organ music.
1941: NFL Championship Game at Wrigley Field
In 1941, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL championship game.
1941: Clock added to scoreboard
In 1941, the clock was added to the Wrigley Field scoreboard.
August 22, 1942: Bill Nicholson nearly hits scoreboard
On August 22, 1942, Bill Nicholson nearly hit the right side of the scoreboard.
1942: Lights Planned, Diverted for WWII
In 1942, then-owner Philip K. Wrigley planned to install lights at Wrigley Field, but the equipment was diverted for the World War II effort.
July 1, 1943: All-American Girls Professional Baseball League All-Star Game
On July 1, 1943, Wrigley Field hosted the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League's first midseason All-Star Game under temporary lights. It was the first night game ever played in the ballpark.
1943: NFL Championship Game at Wrigley Field
In 1943, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL championship game.
1945: World Series Parking Issues
During the World Series against the Detroit Tigers in 1945, cars parked as much as a mile away on residential streets and fans walked to Wrigley Field due to scarce parking.
1945: "Anno Catulorum" counter reflected Cubs' last National League Pennant win
Prior to the team's 2016 championship, in 1945, the 'Anno Catulorum' counter read 'AC0871108', indicating the number of years since the Cubs won the National League Pennant.
April 1948: WGN-TV Telecasts Cubs Games
Since April 1948, WGN-TV has telecast Cubs games from Wrigley Field.
1949: Wrigley Field in It Happens Every Spring
A few brief shots of Wrigley Field appear in the 1949 movie It Happens Every Spring.
April 22, 1953: Eddie Mathews nearly hits scoreboard
On April 22, 1953, Eddie Mathews nearly hit the right side of the scoreboard.
May 17, 1959: Roberto Clemente nearly hits scoreboard
On May 17, 1959, Roberto Clemente came close to hitting the left side of the scoreboard.
March 23, 1960: Marquee repainted red
On March 23, 1960, the Cubs repainted the Wrigley Field marquee red.
1961: Fifth row of scores added
In 1961, a fifth row of scores was added to each side of the Wrigley Field scoreboard.
1963: NFL Championship Game at Wrigley Field
In 1963, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL championship game.
1963: Chicago Norsemen Champions in The Man in the High Castle
In episode 9 of season 3 of The Man in the High Castle in 2015, Wrigley Field makes a short appearance as the home of a fictional soccer team called the Chicago Norsemen who, according to a banner, were "1963 Annual Soccer Champions".
August 19, 1969: Hank Aaron nearly hits a home run
On August 19, 1969, in Ken Holtzman's first no-hitter, Hank Aaron hit a ball that was headed for the bleachers, but Billy Williams caught it.
1969: Sixth row of scores added
By 1969, a sixth row of scores had been added to each side of the Wrigley Field scoreboard.
1969: MLB from 1969 to 1976
The Wrigley Field scoreboard reflects the MLB from 1969 to 1976.
1970: Chicago Bears Leave Wrigley Field
In 1970, the Chicago Bears relocated to Soldier Field, ending their 50-year tenure at Wrigley Field.
1970: Bears Moved to Soldier Field
In 1970, the Chicago Bears were compelled to move to Soldier Field because the NFL wanted every one of its stadiums to seat at least 50,000 people.
1970: Last Football Game Before 2010
Prior to the 2010 game, the last football game at Wrigley Field was in 1970.
1972: Two no-hitters pitched by Cubs pitchers
In 1972, two no-hitters were pitched by Cubs pitchers: one by Burt Hooton and one by Milt Pappas.
1974: NFL Goal Post Rules
Until 1975, NFL goal posts were located on the goal line, not the end line as it was in college and after 1974, the NFL, which made the deeper end zones relevant.
1975: NFL Goal Post Rules
Until 1975, NFL goal posts were located on the goal line, not the end line as it was in college and after 1974, the NFL, which made the deeper end zones relevant.
1976: Dave Kingman hits a long home run
In 1976, Dave "Kong" Kingman, while with the Mets, launched a home run that landed on the third porch roof on the east side of Kenmore Avenue.
1976: MLB from 1969 to 1976
The Wrigley Field scoreboard reflects the MLB from 1969 to 1976.
1977: Ritual of Throwing Back Opposing Team's Home Run Balls Depicted
The tradition of Cubs fans throwing back home run balls hit by opposing players at Wrigley Field was depicted in the 1977 stage play Bleacher Bums.
1978: Blue and White Lights Mounted Atop Scoreboard
In 1978, blue and white lights were mounted atop the Wrigley Field scoreboard to denote wins and losses.
August 25, 1979: Chicago Sting Hosted San Diego Sockers
On August 25, 1979, the Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League hosted the San Diego Sockers at Wrigley Field.
1980: Wrigley Field in The Blues Brothers
Wrigley Field had a brief cameo in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
1981: Tribune Company Ownership
In 1981, the Tribune Company became the owners of Wrigley Field, choosing not to rename the ballpark and utilizing other ways to bring in corporate sponsorship.
1981: "Don't Wait On Me" Song Reference
The Statler Brothers' 1981 song "Don't Wait On Me" referred to a then-implausible situation: "When the lights go on at Wrigley Field".
1982: Ernie Banks' Number Retired
In 1982, Ernie Banks' retired number was displayed on a foul pole as white with blue numbers at Wrigley Field.
1982: Harry Caray Introduces "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
In 1982, Hall of Fame announcer Harry Caray arrived and began the tradition of singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Cubs home games during the Seventh Inning Stretch.
1982: LED message board installed
In 1982, a two-line announcement board on the Wrigley Field marquee was replaced with an electronic LED message board.
1984: The Natural Scene Filmed Elsewhere
A scene set at Wrigley Field in the 1984 film The Natural, starring Robert Redford, was actually filmed at All-High Stadium in Buffalo, New York.
1984: Contingency Plan for 1984 World Series
In 1984, there was a contingency plan in place to start the World Series at the American League park if the Cubs won the NLCS against the San Diego Padres. This would have ensured Wrigley Field hosted daytime games over the weekend, but the Padres' victory made the plans unnecessary.
1986: "Save Ferris" on Marquee in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
In the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the outside marquee at Wrigley Field read "Save Ferris".
1987: Billy Williams' Number Retired
In 1987, Billy Williams' retired number joined Ernie Banks' on the foul poles, with Banks' flag in left field and Williams' in right field at Wrigley Field.
August 8, 1988: First Night Game (Rained Out)
On August 8, 1988, after 5,687 consecutive day games, the lights at Wrigley Field were lit for a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, but the game was rained out after 3½ innings.
1988: Lights installed at Wrigley Field
In 1988, lights were installed at Wrigley Field after baseball officials stated that the park would be prohibited from hosting any future postseason games without them, ending decades of daytime-only games.
1988: Light stands added
In 1988, with the introduction of night games, light stands were added facing the scoreboard.
1989: "Don't Wait On Me" Song Reference Changed
After lights were installed at Wrigley Field, the line in The Statler Brothers' 1981 song "Don't Wait On Me" was changed to "When they put a dome on Wrigley Field" for their 1989 Live-Sold Out album.
1992: Tryouts Scene in A League of Their Own
The establishing tryouts scene in the 1992 film A League of Their Own was filmed at Wrigley Field.
1993: Sky Box on Sheffield opens
In 1993, the Sky Box on Sheffield opened, catering primarily to corporate groups. It includes a two-tier roof deck, indoor clubhouse, fully staffed bars on three levels, and an elevator.
1993: Ritual of Throwing Back Opposing Team's Home Run Balls Depicted
The tradition of Cubs fans throwing back home run balls hit by opposing players at Wrigley Field was depicted in the 1993 film Rookie of the Year.
1997: Wiggly Field Dog Park
A dog park in the Wrightwood Neighbors section of Lincoln Park is named Wiggly Field in 1997.
1998: City regulates rooftop venues
In 1998, the city began requiring rooftop owners to obtain licenses and started regulating the rooftop venues.
2001: Commemorative Wrigley Field Postage Stamp
In 2001, the U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative postage stamp of Wrigley Field, taken from an old colorized postcard.
September 14, 2003: NFL Games Record Broken at Giants Stadium
On September 14, 2003, Giants Stadium broke Wrigley Field's record for the most NFL regular season games played in a single stadium, hosting its 366th game.
2003: Sosa hits camera booth roof
During the 2003 NLCS against the Florida Marlins, Sammy Sosa hit the roof of the center field camera booth on the fly.
2003: Rooftop owners sued by the Cubs
In 2003, the Cubs sued most rooftop businesses, alleging they were stealing from the team's product and unjustly enriching themselves. The Cubs also put up a large screen to block the view of the rooftops.
2004: Rooftop owners share proceeds with the Cubs
In 2004, building owners agreed to share 17% of their gross revenue with the Cubs under an agreement lasting until 2023.
2004: Backstop distance listed
In 2004, media sources listed the backstop as 55 feet behind home plate.
2004: Attendance Milestone
Wrigley Field drew over three million fans each year from 2004 until 2011, averaging a near-sellout every day of the season.
2005: Wrigley Field Opens for Concerts
Since 2005, Wrigley Field has been opened on a limited basis to popular concerts.
2006: Advertisements Physical and Electronic
By 2006, the chroma key board was set up to allow advertisements to be both physical and electronic at Wrigley Field.
2006: Bud Light Bleachers Sponsorship
In 2006, Bud Light became the sponsor of the rebuilt bleachers at Wrigley Field.
2006: Lambeau Field Ties Bears' Record
In 2006, Lambeau Field matched Wrigley Field's record by hosting the Green Bay Packers for a 50th season.
2006: Wrigley Field Setting for The Break-Up Opening Scene
The 2006 film The Break-Up used Wrigley Field as the setting for its opening scene.
2007: Lambeau Field Breaks Bears' Record
In 2007, Lambeau Field broke the record by hosting the Green Bay Packers for a 51st season.
2007: Goal Post Foundations Uncovered
In 2007, during the offseason rebuilding of the playing field, the foundations for the Chicago Bears' goal posts were uncovered.
2007: Nine Inch Nails Promotional Skit
In 2007, the band Nine Inch Nails created a promotional audio skit, which involved Wrigley Field being the target of a disgruntled war veteran's terrorist attack.
2007: On-Field Advertising Appears
In 2007, the first on-field advertising appeared at Wrigley Field since the park's early days, with Under Armour placing its logo on the double-doors between the ivy on the outfield wall.
April 24, 2008: 10,000th Win Celebration
On April 24, 2008, the Cubs flew an extra white flag displaying "10,000" in blue, along with the win flag, to celebrate their 10,000th win in team history which was achieved on the road the previous night.
2008: R. Marc Hamid underreporting attendance
From 2008 to 2011, R. Marc Hamid had been underreporting attendance at the Sky Box on Sheffield and covered up over $1 million in revenue while also avoiding hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes and royalties.
2008: Goal Post Foundations Uncovered
In 2008, during the offseason rebuilding of the playing field, the foundations for the Chicago Bears' goal posts were uncovered.
2008: CBOE Box Seat Auction
In 2008, the Cubs worked out an agreement with the Chicago Board Options Exchange to allow the CBOE to auction some 70 box seat season tickets and award naming rights to them.
2008: "Anno Catulorum" counter reflected Cubs' last division championship
Prior to the team's 2016 championship, in 2008, the 'Anno Catulorum' counter read 'AC0871108', indicating the number of years since the Cubs' last division championship.
January 1, 2009: 2009 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
On January 1, 2009, the National Hockey League played its 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, featuring the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings won 6–4.
October 27, 2009: Ricketts Takes Ownership of Cubs and Wrigley Field
On October 27, 2009, Thomas S. Ricketts officially took over 95% ownership of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, as well as 20% ownership of Comcast SportsNet Chicago, while the Tribune retained 5% ownership.
2009: Horseshoe Casino Advertisement
Beginning in 2009, an advertisement for Horseshoe Casino appeared on the sloping roof of a building behind left-center field at Wrigley Field.
2009: Captain Morgan Club Renaming
For the 2009 season, the Cubs announced that the renovated restaurant space in the southeast corner of Wrigley Field, formerly known as the Friendly Confines Cafe, would be renamed the Captain Morgan Club.
2009: Controversy Over Concert Schedule
In 2009, local neighborhood groups expressed concerns about the impact of concert crowds and noise on the surrounding residential neighborhood, particularly when three concerts were added to the schedule, one conflicting with an annual neighborhood festival.
2009: CBOE Box Seat Auction
In 2009, the Cubs worked out an agreement with the Chicago Board Options Exchange to allow the CBOE to auction some 70 box seat season tickets and award naming rights to them.
2009: End of Tribune Company Ownership
In 2009, the Tribune Company no longer owned Wrigley Field.
January 22, 2010: Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show Opening
The stadium made a brief appearance in the open for the first episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, on January 22, 2010, with Conan rushing through the turnstiles while running from New York to Los Angeles.
November 20, 2010: Northwestern vs. Illinois Football Game at Wrigley
On November 20, 2010, Wrigley Field hosted a college football game between Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini. Illinois won the game 48-27.
2010: Cubs consider adding a video screen
In 2010, the Cubs considered adding a video screen to the stadium, but the hand-turned scoreboard could not be moved.
2010: Scoreboard rehabilitated
The scoreboard was extensively rehabilitated for the 2010 season.
2011: R. Marc Hamid underreporting attendance
From 2008 to 2011, R. Marc Hamid had been underreporting attendance at the Sky Box on Sheffield and covered up over $1 million in revenue while also avoiding hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes and royalties.
2011: Attendance Milestone
Wrigley Field drew over three million fans each year from 2004 until 2011, averaging a near-sellout every day of the season.
2012: Overgrown Wrigley Field in Revolution
An overgrown Wrigley Field is shown in the 2012 television series Revolution.
January 2013: Legacy Partners and W Partners Launched
In January 2013, the Ricketts family launched "Legacy Partners" to sell new advertising around the renovated Wrigley Field and entered into 10-year agreements with largest advertisers with "W Partners".
March 21, 2013: Alderman Tunney wanted to demolish the scoreboard
On March 21, 2013, it was announced that Alderman Tom Tunney wanted to demolish the scoreboard to clear the view for nearby residents, who watch games from their rooftops.
April 7, 2013: Wrigley Field Named Best Place to Catch a Game
On April 7, 2013, Total Pro Sports named Wrigley Field the "Best Place to Catch a Game in 2013", citing its architecture and ivy-covered fields.
2013: Rooftop owners threaten suit over renovations
In 2013, rooftop owners threatened to sue the team when plans to renovate the stadium were announced, potentially disrupting sight lines.
May 2014: Cubs announce intentions to implement original renovation plan
In May 2014, after rooftop owners didn't agree to a scaled-down plan for renovations, the Cubs owners announced intentions to implement the original 2013 plan, even if it meant battling the issue in court. Cubs owner Ricketts said Wrigley had 'the worst player facilities in Major League Baseball'.
2014: Work began on additional scoreboards
At the end of the 2014 season, work began on two additional scoreboards at Wrigley Field.
May 26, 2015: Kris Bryant Hits Left Field Videoscreen
On May 26, 2015, Kris Bryant became the first player to hit the new left field videoscreen with a 477-foot home run.
2015: Daktronics Video Screens Added
Following the 2015 addition of Daktronics video screens at Wrigley Field, the large "W" in the "Wintrust" logo on the left field video screen is kept on following Cubs' wins.
2015: Cole Hamels no-hitter
In 2015, Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a no-hitter against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
2015: Toyota emblem placed on marquee
In 2015, a Toyota emblem was placed on the lower panel of the Wrigley Field marquee.
2015: Wrigley Field Appearance in The Man in the High Castle
In episode 9 of season 3 of The Man in the High Castle in 2015, Wrigley Field makes a short appearance as the home of a fictional soccer team called the Chicago Norsemen.
2015: Ivy-covered walls reduced and advertising signs installed
Prior to the 2015 season, the ivy-covered walls in the left and right field corners were reduced from 15 to 11 feet as part of the 1060 project. Around the same time, advertising signs were installed above the corners of the field wall, raising the bleachers by about three feet.
July 2016: R. Marc Hamid convicted of mail fraud
In July 2016, former rooftop owner R. Marc Hamid was convicted on nine counts of mail fraud and illegal bank structuring.
2016: Cubs win the World Series
After winning the World Series in 2016, the 'Eamus Catuli!' sign at the Lakeview Baseball Club was updated to 'AC000000'.
2016: Ricketts family acquires rooftop locations
By the end of the 2016 season, the Ricketts family had acquired ten of the rooftop locations, with a financial stake in an eleventh.
2016: Fans Write Messages on Wrigley Field Wall
During the 2016 postseason, fans began writing messages in chalk on the outer brick wall of Wrigley Field, an event encouraged by the Cubs that gained local and national attention.
2016: Toyota signage expands
In 2016, Toyota, a Cubs 'legacy partner', expanded its signage in and around Wrigley Field, including branding on parking lots.
2016: Marquee Temporarily Removed and Restored
In 2016, the Wrigley Field marquee was temporarily removed and restored, featuring new paint, a new LED display board, and new neon lights. The back of the sign was also repainted green, visible from inside the terrace level.
January 2017: R. Marc Hamid sentenced to federal prison
In January 2017, R. Marc Hamid was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for mail fraud and illegal bank structuring.
2017: Dugout Redesign
During the 2017 offseason, the home (third base) dugout and adjacent seating were redesigned to be portable, and the playing field will accommodate a regulation size 120-yard football field that will run east-west, unlike the Bears, when the stadium was north-south.
April 9, 2018: Hotel Zachary Opens
On April 9, 2018, the Hotel Zachary, located across Clark Street from Wrigley Field, opened for business in time for the Cubs' first home game of the season.
July 2019: Gary Pressy's Consecutive Games Record
As of July 2019, organist Gary Pressy holds the record for 2,653 consecutive games played at Wrigley Field, never having missed a day's work in 33 years.
2020: Northwestern Game Relocated
In 2020, A Northwestern football game had been scheduled for Wrigley, but was relocated to Northwestern's Ryan Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Northwestern Relocated Game to Wrigley
In 2021, Northwestern relocated their home game against Purdue to Wrigley Field, which was held in November, as a makeup for a canceled game in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Soldier Field Ties Bears' Record
In 2021, Soldier Field matched Wrigley Field's record when the Chicago Bears played their 50th season in the venue.
July 14, 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against Chicago Cubs
On July 14, 2022, the United States government filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act related to accessibility for spectators with disabilities at Wrigley Field.
November 7, 2022: LED Field Lights Upgraded
On November 7, 2022, Wrigley Field upgraded to LED field lights.
2022: Soldier Field Breaks Bears' Record
In 2022, Soldier Field broke the record when the Chicago Bears played their 51st season in the venue.
November 2023: Northwestern Hosted Iowa at Wrigley
In November 2023, the Northwestern Wildcats hosted Iowa at Wrigley Field.
2023: End of agreement between rooftop owners and the Cubs
In 2023, the agreement requiring rooftop owners to share a portion of their proceeds with the Cubs expired.
June 8, 2024: National Women's Soccer League Match at Wrigley Field
On June 8, 2024, a regular season National Women's Soccer League match between the Chicago Red Stars and Bay FC was played at Wrigley Field. The game broke the league's attendance record with 35,038 spectators, with the Red Stars losing 2–1.
November 16, 2024: Northwestern Hosted Ohio State at Wrigley
On November 16, 2024, the Northwestern Wildcats hosted Ohio State at Wrigley Field.
November 30, 2024: Northwestern Hosted Fighting Illini at Wrigley
On November 30, 2024, the Northwestern Wildcats hosted the Fighting Illini at Wrigley Field.
December 31, 2024: 2025 NHL Winter Classic
On December 31, 2024, Wrigley Field hosted the 2025 NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues. The Blues won 6-2.
January 2025: Cubs announce "The Yard at Wrigley Field"
In January 2025, the Cubs announced a new area called "The Yard at Wrigley Field", featuring five semi-private rental areas designed to help fans sample the bleachers featuring an exclusive table with unlimited beer, seltzer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a ballpark meal for each guest.
2025: "Anno Catulorum" sign reads AC050909
As of 2025, the "Anno Catulorum" sign reads "AC050909".
2025: Northwestern Games at Wrigley
Northwestern will host two more games at Wrigley Field in 2025.
2025: 2025 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field will host the 2025 NHL Winter Classic.
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