History of Wrigley Field in Timeline
Wrigley Field is a historic ballpark located on Chicago's North Side, serving as the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. Originally Weeghman Park in 1914, it was renamed Wrigley Field in 1927 after William Wrigley Jr., who acquired the Cubs. The stadium is known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, manually operated scoreboard, and classic baseball atmosphere. With a current seating capacity of 41,649, Wrigley Field remains one of the oldest and most beloved ballparks in Major League Baseball.
1908: Cubs win the World Series
In 1908, The Cubs won the World Series. The Lakeview Baseball Club sign reflected 108 years since the Cubs last won the World Series, until they finally won in 2016.
1908: Cubs first championship since 1908
In 2016, Cubs fans sang "Go, Cubs, Go" after each home win and in game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, where the Cubs clinched their first championship since 1908, marking the team's first championship since 1908.
April 23, 1914: Weeghman Park Ready for Baseball
On April 23, 1914, Weeghman Park was ready for baseball, designed by Zachary Taylor Davis. The Chicago Whales played their home opener.
1914: First Tenant: Chicago Whales
In 1914, Wrigley Field's first tenant was the Federal League team, the Chicago Whales.
1915: Chicago Whales
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 renamed Wrigley Field), defeating the Cincinnati Reds 7–6 in 11 innings.
1916: Chicago Cubs Home Park
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 began playing at Wrigley Field. They had transferred from Decatur, and retained the name "Staleys" for the 1921 season.
1923: Bleachers and Wall
In 1923, remodeling of the stadium put bleachers in right field and ads were painted on the bare right field wall.
November 1926: Park Renamed Wrigley Field
In November 1926, William Wrigley Jr. renamed Cubs Park to Wrigley Field.
1926: Wrigley Field Name
The ballpark has used the name Wrigley Field since 1926. Thomas S. Ricketts has expressed that he prefers the park retain the name it has used since 1926.
1929: Spectator views from surrounding buildings
In 1929, when Wrigley Field was constructed, the buildings along Waveland and Sheffield avenues allowed spectators a view of the events inside the ballpark.
1931: Chicago Cardinals Move to Wrigley Field
In 1931, the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL called Wrigley Field home.
1932: Wrigley Field scene
An early 1990s film about Babe Ruth had a scene in Wrigley Field about the "called shot" (the ballpark also doubled as Yankee Stadium for the film). A scoreboard similar to the one existing in 1932 was used.
1933: NFL Championship Game
In 1933, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.
1934: Installation of the marquee
In 1934, the large, red, art deco-style marquee with "Wrigley Field, Home of Chicago Cubs" painted in white was installed. It was originally painted green with changeable sections.
1937: Flag tradition begins
Beginning in 1937, after the bleacher/scoreboard reconstruction, a flag with either a "W" or an "L" has flown from atop the scoreboard masthead, indicating the day's result.
1937: NFL Championship Game
In 1937, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.
1937: Doublemint Twins Removed
In 1937, the Doublemint elves were removed permanently when the bleachers and scoreboard were rebuilt.
1937: Bleachers remodeled
In 1937, the bleachers were remodeled, and the distances from home plate to the outfield points have essentially remained unchanged since then. The distances were marked by white wooden numbers cut from plywood and placed in gaps where ivy was not allowed to grow.
1937: Installation of the scoreboard
In 1937, the scoreboard was installed when Bill Veeck put in the new bleachers. It has remained in place ever since.
1938: Chicago Cardinals Leave Wrigley Field
In 1938, the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL left Wrigley Field.
1938: First Collegiate Game Since 1938
On November 20, 2010, Wrigley Field hosted the first collegiate football game since 1938, when the DePaul Blue Demons played its regular games at Wrigley.
1938: Paying spectators on rooftops during the World Series
The 1938 World Series brought paying spectators to the rooftops surrounding Wrigley Field, with fans typically sitting in lawn chairs and bringing their own food and beverages.
1939: Marquee repainted dark blue
By 1939, the Wrigley Field marquee was repainted dark blue, and "Home of the Cubs" was replaced with "Home of Chicago Cubs".
April 26, 1941: Introduction of Live Organ Music
On April 26, 1941, Wrigley Field became the first Major League ballpark to introduce live organ music, with Ray Nelson as the stadium's first organist.
1941: NFL Championship Game
In 1941, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.
1941: Clock added to the scoreboard
In 1941, a clock was added to the Wrigley Field scoreboard.
August 22, 1942: Bill Nicholson close to hitting the scoreboard
On August 22, 1942, Bill Nicholson came close to hitting the Wrigley Field scoreboard on the right side.
1942: Lights installation planned
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. The game featured players from the South Bend Blue Sox and Rockford Peaches versus players from the Kenosha Comets and Racine Belles. It was also the first night game ever played at Wrigley Field.
1943: NFL Championship Game
In 1943, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.
1943: Women's Teams play at Wrigley Field
In 1943, women's teams played at Wrigley Field.
1945: World Series Parking
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: Cubs win the National League Pennant
In 1945, The Cubs won the National League Pennant. The Lakeview Baseball Club sign reflected 71 years since the Cubs last won the National League Pennant, until they finally won the World Series in 2016.
April 1948: WGN-TV telecasts Cubs games
Since April 1948, WGN-TV has telecast Cubs games.
1949: Wrigley Field appears 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 close to hitting the scoreboard
On April 22, 1953, Eddie Mathews came close to hitting the Wrigley Field scoreboard on the right side.
May 17, 1959: Roberto Clemente close to hitting the scoreboard
On May 17, 1959, Roberto Clemente came close to hitting the Wrigley Field scoreboard on the left side.
March 23, 1960: Marquee repainted red
On March 23, 1960, the Wrigley Field marquee was repainted red.
1961: Fifth row of scores added
In 1961, a fifth row of scores was added to each side of the scoreboard.
1963: NFL Championship Game
In 1963, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.
1963: Fictional soccer team
In the 2015 series The Man in the High Castle, 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: Ken Holtzman's no-hitter, Hank Aaron nearly hits a home run
On August 19, 1969, during the seventh inning of Ken Holtzman's first no-hitter, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit a ball that appeared to be headed for the bleachers, but left fielder Billy Williams caught it thanks to the wind.
1969: Sixth row of scores added
By 1969, a sixth row of scores was added to the Wrigley Field scoreboard.
1969: Scoreboard displays MLB from 1969 to 1976
From 1969 to 1976, the Wrigley Field scoreboard displayed 12 games, 24 teams, reflecting MLB during that period.
1970: Bears Move Due to NFL Stadium Requirements
In 1970, the Chicago Bears moved as the NFL wanted every one of its stadiums to seat at least 50,000 people. The Bears played one game at Dyche Stadium (now Ryan Field) on the Northwestern University campus in 1970, but otherwise continued at Wrigley until their transfer to the lakefront.
1970: Chicago Bears Relocate
In 1970, the Chicago Bears of the National Football League relocated from Wrigley Field to Soldier Field, ending their 50-year run at Wrigley.
1970: First Football Game Since 1970
On November 20, 2010, Wrigley Field hosted the first football game since 1970.
1972: Last no-hitters by Cubs pitcher
In 1972, two no-hitters were pitched by Cubs pitchers Burt Hooton and Milt Pappas near the beginning and end of the season, respectively.
1974: NFL Rules
During most of the Bears' run in Wrigley Field, the goal posts were located on the goal line as was NFL rules until 1975, not the end line as it was in college and after 1974, the NFL, which made the deeper end zones relevant.
1975: NFL Rules
During most of the Bears' run in Wrigley Field, the goal posts were located on the goal line as was NFL rules until 1975, not the end line as it was in college and after 1974, the NFL, which made the deeper end zones relevant.
1976: Scoreboard displays MLB from 1969 to 1976
From 1969 to 1976, the Wrigley Field scoreboard displayed 12 games, 24 teams, reflecting MLB during that period.
1976: Dave Kingman hits a long home run
In 1976, Dave "Kong" Kingman, playing for the Mets on a windy day, allegedly hit a home run that landed on the third porch roof on the east side of Kenmore Avenue, approximately 550 feet away.
1977: Ritual depicted in Bleacher Bums
The tradition of Cubs fans throwing home run balls hit by an opposing player back onto the field of play was depicted in the 1977 stage play Bleacher Bums.
1978: Blue and white lights added to scoreboard
In 1978, blue and white lights were mounted atop the scoreboard, to further denote wins and losses.
August 25, 1979: Chicago Sting Host San Diego Sockers at Wrigley Field
On August 25, 1979, the Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League (NASL) hosted the San Diego Sockers at Wrigley Field while the Bears were using Soldier Field.
1980: Wrigley Field cameo 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
From 1981, The Tribune Company, the owners of the park, chose not to rename the ballpark, utilizing other ways to bring in corporate sponsorship.
1981: Statler Brothers' song mentions Wrigley Field
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, the retired number of Ernie Banks was flying on a foul pole, as white with blue numbers
1982: Announcement board replaced with LED message board
In 1982, the two-line announcement board on the Wrigley Field marquee was replaced with an electronic LED message board, and a backlit advertising panel was added below.
1982: Harry Caray sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
The tradition of singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Cubs home games began when Hall of Fame announcer Harry Caray arrived in 1982.
1984: 1984 World Series contingency plan
In 1984, MLB had a contingency plan to start the World Series at the American League park if the Cubs won the NLCS against the San Diego Padres. This would have allowed the Wrigley Field-hosted (daytime) games to be held over the weekend and would have only lost one night game. The plan proved moot as the Padres won the 1984 NLCS.
1984: The Natural scene set at Wrigley Field
The 1984 film The Natural, starring Robert Redford, had a scene set at Wrigley Field.
1986: Ferris Bueller's Day Off scene at Wrigley Field
The ballpark was featured in a scene in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, where the outside marquee read "Save Ferris".
1987: Billy Williams' Number Retired
In 1987, the retired number of Billy Williams joined Ernie Banks' number on the foul poles
August 8, 1988: First night game at Wrigley Field
After 5,687 consecutive day games played by the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the lights were lit on August 8, 1988, for a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game was rained out after 3½ innings.
1988: Light stands added for night games
In 1988, a set of light stands facing onto the scoreboard was added with the introduction of night games at Wrigley Field.
1988: Lights installed at Wrigley Field
In 1988, lights were installed at Wrigley Field after baseball officials announced that the park would be prohibited from hosting any future postseason games without lights. Before 1988, all games at Wrigley were played during the day.
1989: Statler Brothers change song lyric
The Statler Brothers changed the lyric to, "When they put a dome on Wrigley Field" for their 1989 Live-Sold Out album, after lights were installed.
1992: A League of Their Own tryouts scene
The ballpark was used for the establishing tryouts scene in A League of Their Own in 1992. This film was a Hollywood account of the 1940s women's baseball league which Cubs owner P.K. Wrigley championed during World War II.
1993: Opening of the Sky Box on Sheffield
In 1993, the Sky Box on Sheffield opened, originally catering primarily to corporate groups, featuring a two-tier roof deck, indoor clubhouse, fully staffed bars, and an elevator.
1993: Ritual depicted in Rookie of the Year
The tradition of Cubs fans throwing home run balls hit by an opposing player back onto the field of play was depicted in the 1993 film Rookie of the Year.
1997: Dog park named Wiggly Field
A dog park in the Wrightwood Neighbors section of Lincoln Park is named Wiggly Field in 1997.
1998: City regulation of rooftop venues begins
In 1998, the city began requiring rooftop owners to have a license and started regulating the venues surrounding Wrigley Field.
2001: Postage stamps on baseball parks
In 2001, the U.S. Postal Service issued commemorative postage stamps on baseball parks, including an illustration of Wrigley Field.
September 14, 2003: NFL Games Record Broken
On September 14, 2003, Giants Stadium broke Wrigley Field's record for the most NFL regular season games played in a single stadium. The game played between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins was the 366th regular season NFL game at Giants Stadium.
2003: Sammy Sosa hits the camera booth during the NLCS
During the 2003 NLCS against the Florida Marlins, Sammy Sosa hit the roof of the center field camera booth on the fly, some 450 feet away.
2003: Cubs put up a screen to block rooftop views
In 2003, relations between rooftop owners and the Cubs worsened when the team put up a large screen to block the view of the rooftops, known as a spite fence. The Cubs then sued most rooftop businesses that year.
2004: Backstop distance listed in media sources
As of 2004, the backstop distance was listed in media sources as 55 feet behind home plate. Despite the standard distance, the small foul ground area generally gives batters an advantage.
2004: Rooftop owners agree to share proceeds with the Cubs
In 2004, rooftop owners agreed to share a portion of their proceeds with the Cubs, requiring them to pay the team 17% of their gross revenue in an agreement that would last until 2023.
2004: Attendance Numbers
Wrigley Field drew over three million fans from 2004 until 2011, averaging a near-sellout every day of the season.
2005: Concerts at Wrigley Field
Since 2005, Wrigley Field has been opened on a limited basis to popular concerts.
2006: Advertisement Board Setup
By 2006, the green-screen chroma key board was set up to allow advertisements to be both physical and electronic (they can be seen in both live and replay shots).
2006: Bud Light Bleacher Sponsorship
In 2006, Bud Light became the sponsor of the rebuilt bleachers at Wrigley Field.
2006: Lambeau Field matches 50 Seasons
In 2006, Lambeau Field duplicated Wrigley Field's feat by hosting the Green Bay Packers for a 50th season.
2006: Wrigley Field in The Break-Up
The 2006 film The Break-Up used Wrigley Field as the setting for its opening scene.
2007: Lambeau Field Breaks Record
In 2007, Lambeau Field broke Wrigley Field's 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 goal posts from the Bears' time at Wrigley Field 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 disgruntled war veteran's terrorist attack.
2007: On-Field Advertising Returns
In 2007, the first on-field advertising appeared since the park's early days. Sporting goods firm Under Armour placed its logo on the double-doors between the ivy on the outfield wall in left-center and right-center fields. Advertisements were also placed in the dugouts for Sears department stores.
April 24, 2008: Cubs celebrate 10,000th win
On April 24, 2008, the Cubs flew an extra white flag displaying "10,000" in blue, along with the win flag, as the 10,000th win in team history was achieved the previous night.
2008: CBOE Box Seat Agreement
For 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: Goal Post Foundations Uncovered
In 2008, during the offseason rebuilding of the playing field, the foundations for the goal posts from the Bears' time at Wrigley Field were uncovered.
2008: Lakeview Baseball Club sign reflects the Cubs' legacy of futility
In 2008, the Lakeview Baseball Club's sign read "AC0871108", indicating 8 years since the Cubs' last division championship, 71 years since the Cubs won the National League Pennant (1945), and 108 years since their last World Series win (1908).
January 1, 2009: 2009 Winter Classic
On January 1, 2009, the National Hockey League played its 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, pitting the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings won 6–4, and the attendance was 40,818.
October 27, 2009: Ricketts Family Acquires Ownership
On October 27, 2009, Thomas S. Ricketts officially acquired 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, the sloping roof of a building behind left-center field, which had been used as a billboard since the 1940s, began displaying an advertisement for Horseshoe Casino.
2009: CBOE Box Seat Agreement
For 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: Captain Morgan Club
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: Concert Controversy
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: Land of Lincoln Trophy
In 2009, the Land of Lincoln Trophy was introduced.
2009: Tribune Company Ownership Ends
Until 2009, The Tribune Company, the owners of the park, chose not to rename the ballpark, utilizing other ways to bring in corporate sponsorship.
January 22, 2010: Conan O'Brien's last show
Wrigley Field appeared in the open for the first episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, until his role as host ended on January 22, 2010.
November 20, 2010: Northwestern vs. Illinois College Football Game
On November 20, 2010, Wrigley Field hosted a college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Fighting Illini won the game 48–27, taking home the Land of Lincoln Trophy, which was introduced in 2009.
2010: Consideration of 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 due to the park's landmark status.
2010: Scoreboard rehabilitation
In 2010, the scoreboard at Wrigley Field was extensively rehabilitated.
2011: Attendance Numbers
Wrigley Field drew over three million fans from 2004 until 2011, averaging a near-sellout every day of the season.
2012: Wrigley Field in Revolution
An overgrown Wrigley Field is shown in the 2012 television series Revolution.
January 2013: Legacy Partners Marketing Launch
In January 2013, the Ricketts family introduced "Legacy Partners", aimed at selling advertising in and around the renovated Wrigley Field. The Cubs also entered into 10-year agreements with its largest advertisers through the new "W Partners".
January 2013: Ricketts Family Reveals 1060 Project
In January 2013, the Ricketts family revealed the 1060 Project during the annual Cubs Convention, which called for a $575-million, privately funded rehabilitation of Wrigley Field over five years.
March 21, 2013: Alderman Tunney suggests demolishing the scoreboard
On March 21, 2013, it was announced that Alderman Tom Tunney wanted to demolish the Wrigley Field scoreboard to clear the view for nearby residents who watch games from their rooftops.
July 2013: 1060 Project Approved
In July 2013, the 1060 Project obtained final approval by the Chicago City Council after endorsements from the city's Landmarks Commission and Plan Commission.
2013: Rooftop owners threaten suit over stadium renovations
In 2013, rooftop owners threatened a lawsuit when the Cubs announced plans to renovate the stadium, potentially disrupting sight lines from the rooftop venues.
May 2014: Cubs owners announce intention to implement original renovation plan
In May 2014, after rooftop owners did not agree to a scaled-down renovation plan, the Cubs' owners announced their intention to implement the original 2013 plan, even if it meant battling the issue in court.
May 2014: Cubs to Pursue Original 2013 Renovation Plan
In May 2014, the Chicago Cubs announced they would pursue the original 2013 plan to modify Wrigley Field.
September 29, 2014: Phase One of 1060 Project Begins
On September 29, 2014, phase one of the 1060 Project began, which included expanding the bleachers, adding a 3,990 sq ft Jumbotron scoreboard in left field, a 2,400 sq ft video scoreboard in right field, and excavating parking lots for underground facilities.
2014: Work begins 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 New Left Field Videoscreen
On May 26, 2015, Kris Bryant became the first to hit the new left field videoscreen with a 477-foot home run.
2015: Addition of Daktronics video screens
Following the 2015 addition of the park's Daktronics video screens, the large "W" in the "Wintrust" logo on the left field video screen is kept on following Cubs' wins.
2015: Wrigley Field in The Man in the High Castle
In 2015 in The Man in the High Castle, Wrigley Field made a short appearance as the home of a fictional soccer team called the Chicago Norsemen, who were "1963 Annual Soccer Champions".
2015: Cole Hamels no-hits the Cubs
In 2015, Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a no-hitter against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. This was the first no-hitter at Wrigley since 1972.
2015: Toyota logo placed on the marquee
In 2015, a Toyota logo was placed on the lower panel of the Wrigley Field marquee, just below the LED sign.
2015: Ivy walls reduced and advertising signs installed
Prior to the 2015 season, the ivy-covered walls in the left and right field corners were reduced in height from 15 to 11 feet as part of phase one of the 1060 project. Around the same time, advertising signs were installed above the corners of the left and right field walls, 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 for underreporting attendance at the Sky Box on Sheffield from 2008 to 2011.
2016: Cubs win the World Series
After the Cubs won the World Series in 2016, the Lakeview Baseball Club updated their sign to "AC000000", indicating zero years since their last division championship, National League Pennant, and World Series win.
2016: Ricketts family acquires rooftop locations
By the end of the 2016 season, the Ricketts family had acquired ten of the rooftop locations surrounding Wrigley Field, with a financial stake in an eleventh.
2016: Chalk messages on stadium wall
During the 2016 postseason, fans began writing messages in chalk on the outer brick wall of Wrigley Field, an event that gained local and national attention.
2016: Toyota branding expanded around Wrigley Field
In 2016, Toyota, as one of the team's "legacy partners," began displaying other signage in and around Wrigley Field, including branding on all of its parking lots.
2016: Marquee Restoration
In 2016, the Wrigley Field marquee was temporarily removed and restored. The restoration included new paint, a new LED display board, and new neon lights. The back of the sign also received a new green paint job, visible from inside the terrace level.
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.
April 9, 2018: Hotel Zachary Opens
On April 9, 2018, the Hotel Zachary opened for business in time for the Cubs' first home game.
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: Game Relocated Due to COVID-19
In 2020, a Northwestern football game had been scheduled for Wrigley Field, but was relocated to Northwestern's Ryan Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Northwestern Relocates Game to Wrigley Field
In 2021, Northwestern relocated their home game against Purdue to Wrigley Field.
2021: Soldier Field matches 50 Seasons
In 2021, Soldier Field duplicated Wrigley Field's feat by hosting the Chicago Bears for a 50th season.
July 14, 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against Chicago Cubs
On July 14, 2022, the United States government filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act during recent renovations.
November 7, 2022: LED field lights upgrade
On November 7, 2022, Wrigley Field upgraded to LED field lights.
2022: Soldier Field Breaks Record
In 2022, Soldier Field broke Wrigley Field's record by hosting the Chicago Bears for a 51st season.
November 2023: Northwestern vs Iowa
In November 2023, the Northwestern Wildcats hosted Iowa at Wrigley Field.
2023: End of revenue sharing agreement with rooftop owners
In 2023, the revenue sharing agreement between the Cubs and rooftop owners, which required the owners to pay 17% of their gross revenue to the team, ended.
June 8, 2024: Chicago Red Stars vs Bay FC 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. They were the first women's teams to play at the stadium since 1943 and broke the league's attendance record with 35,038 spectators; the Red Stars lost 2–1.
June 2024: Wrigley Field Partners with Invenergy
In June 2024, Wrigley Field announced a multiyear partnership with Invenergy and Reactivate to launch clean and renewable energy systems at the park, establishing it as an anchor for community solar projects in Wrigleyville and marking its first ever use of solar power.
November 16, 2024: Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State
On November 16, 2024, the Northwestern Wildcats hosted Ohio State at Wrigley Field.
November 30, 2024: Northwestern Wildcats vs Fighting Illini
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, and the attendance was 40,933.
January 2025: Announcement of '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 with an exclusive table that includes unlimited beer, seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with a ballpark meal for each guest. The area is accessible up to 90 minutes before the first pitch until the end of the game and has a capacity of 50 guests.
2025: Lakeview Baseball Club sign reads 'AC050909'
As of 2025, the Lakeview Baseball Club sign says "AC050909", which represents five years since the Cubs' last division championship, nine years since they won the National League Pennant, and nine years since their 2016 World Series win.
2025: Northwestern Games at Wrigley Field
In 2025, Northwestern will host two more games at Wrigley Field.
2025: 2025 NHL Winter Classic
In 2025, Wrigley Field will host the NHL Winter Classic.
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