Full History Of Wrigley Field In Timeline From 1908

1 day ago : Cubs Host 'Play for Opening Day' at Wrigley, Giving Fans Batting Practice

The Chicago Cubs hosted 'Play for Opening Day' at Wrigley Field, offering lucky fans the chance to take batting practice. The event provided a unique experience for fans before the start of the baseball season.

1908: Lakeview Baseball Club Sign Displayed Number of Years Since Last World Series Win

Prior to the 2016 championship, the Lakeview Baseball Club's sign displayed 'AC0871108', indicating the number of years since the Cubs' last division championship (2008), National League Pennant (1945), and World Series win (1908).

1908: Cubs Last World Series Win

The Chicago Cubs won their last World Series in 1908.

April 23, 1914: Weeghman Park Home Opener

On April 23, 1914, Weeghman Park held its home opener with the Chicago Whales, also known as the Chi-Feds, as the tenants. The park was designed by architect Zachary Taylor Davis.

1914: Chicago Whales First Tenant

In 1914, Wrigley Field's first tenant was the Chicago Whales, a team in the Federal League.

1915: Chicago Whales Last Season

In 1915, the Chicago Whales played their last season 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 Relocate to Wrigley Field

In 1921, the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, then known as the Staleys, relocated to Wrigley Field from Decatur and retained the "Staleys" name for the season.

1923: Bleachers Added and Doublemint Elves Visible

After the 1923 remodeling, bleachers were added to Wrigley Field and the "Doublemint Twins" elves became the only visible in-park advertising.

1926: Wrigley Field Name

In 1926, the stadium officially became known as Wrigley Field and it has retained that name ever since.

1929: Spectators View Games From Buildings

In 1929, spectators started viewing games from buildings along Waveland and Sheffield avenues, but these areas did not become popular until the World Series that year.

1931: Chicago Cardinals Call Wrigley Field Home

From 1931, the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL called Wrigley Field home.

1932: Babe Ruth Called Shot Film

An early 1990s film about Babe Ruth had a scene in Wrigley Field recreating the "called shot", using a scoreboard similar to the one from 1932.

1933: NFL Championship Game

In 1933, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.

1934: Marquee Installed

In 1934, a large, red, art deco-style marquee was installed over the main entrance to Wrigley Field, originally painted green with changeable sections to announce upcoming games.

1937: Flag System for Game Results Introduced

Beginning in 1937 with the bleacher/scoreboard reconstruction during the days of P.K. Wrigley, a flag with either a "W" or an "L" has been flown from atop the scoreboard masthead, indicating the day's result.

1937: Scoreboard Installed

In 1937, Bill Veeck installed the new bleachers and the manual scoreboard which has remained in place ever since, with only minor technical and cosmetic modifications.

1937: NFL Championship Game

In 1937, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.

1937: Doublemint Elves Removed

In 1937, the Doublemint elves were permanently removed 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 were essentially unchanged. The distances were originally marked by wooden numbers cut from plywood, painted white, and placed in gaps where ivy was not allowed to grow.

1938: First Collegiate Football Game since 1938

November 20, 2010, marked the first collegiate football game at Wrigley Field since 1938.

1938: Rooftop Spectators at the World Series

The 1938 World Series brought paying spectators to the rooftops surrounding Wrigley Field. Fans typically sat in lawn chairs and brought their own food and beverages.

1938: Chicago Cardinals Called Wrigley Field Home

Until 1938, the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL called Wrigley Field home.

1939: Marquee Repainted and Renamed

By 1939, the Wrigley Field marquee was repainted dark blue, and the original "Home of the Cubs" was replaced with "Home of Chicago Cubs".

April 26, 1941: Live Organ Music Introduced

On April 26, 1941, Wrigley Field was the first Major League ballpark to introduce live organ music.

1941: NFL Championship Game

In 1941, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.

1941: Clock Added to Scoreboard

In 1941, the clock was added to the scoreboard at Wrigley Field.

August 22, 1942: Bill Nicholson Almost Hits Scoreboard

On August 22, 1942, Bill Nicholson came close to hitting the scoreboard at Wrigley Field, with his hit landing to the right side of it.

1942: Lights Planned but Diverted

In 1942, 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: First Night Game at Wrigley Field

On July 1, 1943, Wrigley Field hosted its first night game, which was the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League's midseason All-Star Game played under temporary lights. The game featured South Bend Blue Sox and Rockford Peaches players against Kenosha Comets and Racine Belles players, marking a historic event for the ballpark.

1943: NFL Championship Game

In 1943, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.

1943: First Women's Teams to Play at the Stadium

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) match between the Chicago Red Stars and Bay FC that happened on June 8, 2024, was the first time women's teams played at the stadium since 1943.

1945: World Series Parking Issues

During the 1945 World Series against the Detroit Tigers, cars parked as much as a mile away on residential streets due to parking scarcity and fans walked to Wrigley Field.

1945: Lakeview Baseball Club Sign Displayed Number of Years Since Last National League Pennant

Prior to the 2016 championship, the Lakeview Baseball Club's sign displayed 'AC0871108', indicating the number of years since the Cubs' last division championship (2008), National League Pennant (1945), and World Series win (1908).

April 1948: WGN-TV Broadcasts Cubs Games

Since April 1948, WGN-TV has been broadcasting Cubs games.

1949: It Happens Every Spring Movie

A few brief shots of Wrigley Field appear in the 1949 movie It Happens Every Spring.

April 22, 1953: Eddie Mathews Almost Hits Scoreboard

On April 22, 1953, Eddie Mathews came close to hitting the scoreboard at Wrigley Field, with his hit landing to the right side of it.

May 17, 1959: Roberto Clemente Almost Hits Scoreboard

On May 17, 1959, Roberto Clemente came close to hitting the scoreboard at Wrigley Field, with his hit landing to the left side of it.

March 23, 1960: Marquee Repainted Red

On March 23, 1960, the Wrigley Field marquee was repainted red.

1961: Fifth Row of Scores Added to Scoreboard

In 1961, a fifth row of scores was added to each side of the Wrigley Field scoreboard.

1963: Fictional Chicago Norsemen Champions

According to a banner in episode 9 of season 3 of The Man in the High Castle (2015), the Chicago Norsemen were "1963 Annual Soccer Champions".

1963: NFL Championship Game

In 1963, Wrigley Field hosted an NFL Championship game.

August 19, 1969: Ken Holtzman's No-Hitter

On August 19, 1969, during the seventh inning of Ken Holtzman's first no-hitter, Hank Aaron hit a ball that was headed for the bleachers. Billy Williams caught it just enough for left fielder Billy Williams to leap up and snare it.

1969: Sixth Row of Scores Added to Scoreboard

By 1969, a sixth row of scores had been added to the Wrigley Field scoreboard.

1969: MLB Expansion Reflected on Scoreboard

From 1969 to 1976, the 12-game, 24-team scoreboard reflected the MLB at the time, but up to three games each day could not be posted due to the addition of two more games on either side (there are 15 teams in both the National and American Leagues).

1970: Chicago Bears Held One Game at Dyche Stadium

In 1970, the Chicago Bears held one game at Dyche Stadium (now Ryan Field) on the Northwestern University campus, but otherwise continued at Wrigley until their transfer to the lakefront ended their five-decade run on the north side.

1970: Chicago Bears Leave Wrigley Field

In 1970, the Chicago Bears relocated to Soldier Field, ending their 50-year run at Wrigley Field.

1970: First Football Game at Wrigley Field Since 1970

November 20, 2010, marked the first football game at Wrigley Field since 1970.

1972: Two No-Hitters by Cubs Pitchers

In 1972, two no-hitters were pitched by Cubs pitchers Burt Hooton and Milt Pappas, occurring near the beginning and the 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 after 1974.

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.

1976: MLB Expansion Reflected on Scoreboard

From 1969 to 1976, the 12-game, 24-team scoreboard reflected the MLB at the time, but up to three games each day could not be posted due to the addition of two more games on either side (there are 15 teams in both the National and American Leagues).

1976: Dave Kingman's Longest Blast

On a windy day in 1976, Dave "Kong" Kingman, while with the Mets, reportedly launched a ball that landed on the third porch roof on the east (center field) side of Kenmore Avenue, approximately 550 feet away.

1977: Tradition of Throwing Back Home Run Balls Depicted

The ritual of Cubs fans throwing back home run balls hit by opposing players was depicted in the 1977 stage play Bleacher Bums.

1978: Blue and White Lights Added

In 1978, blue and white lights were mounted atop the scoreboard at Wrigley Field to further 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 (NASL) 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, where Elwood Blues lists 1060 W. Addison as his fake home address.

1981: Tribune Company Ownership

From 1981, the Tribune Company owned Wrigley Field but chose not to rename the ballpark, instead utilizing other corporate sponsorship methods.

1981: Statler Brothers' "Don't Wait On Me"

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: Harry Caray Arrives at Wrigley Field

In 1982, Hall of Fame announcer Harry Caray brought the tradition of singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" to Wrigley Field, which has remained a staple since.

1982: Ernie Banks' Number Retired

In 1982, the retired number of Ernie Banks was displayed on a foul pole, as white with blue numbers.

1982: Electronic LED Message Board Installed

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.

1984: MLB Contingency Plan for World Series

In 1984, Major League Baseball had a contingency plan to start the World Series at the American League park if the Chicago Cubs won the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the San Diego Padres. This would have allowed Wrigley Field to host daytime games over the weekend, with only one night game lost. However, since the Padres won the NLCS, the plan was not implemented.

1984: The Natural scene set at Wrigley Field

The 1984 film The Natural, starring Robert Redford, had a scene set at Wrigley but was actually filmed at All-High Stadium in Buffalo, New York.

1986: Wrigley Field in Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Wrigley Field was featured in a scene in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, with the marquee reading "Save Ferris".

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1987: Billy Williams' Number Retired

In 1987, Billy Williams' retired number was added alongside Ernie Banks', with the two flags positioned from the foul poles.

August 8, 1988: First Night Game Attempt

On August 8, 1988, after 5,687 consecutive day games, the lights at Wrigley Field were lit for a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. However, the game was rained out after 3½ innings, delaying the official debut of night baseball.

1988: Light Stands Added for Night Games

In 1988, a set of light stands facing onto the scoreboard was added to Wrigley Field with the introduction of night games.

1988: Lights Installed at Wrigley Field

In 1988, lights were installed at Wrigley Field after baseball officials threatened to prohibit the park from hosting future postseason games without them. Before 1988, all games were played during the day, and even after installation, the number of night games remained limited by agreement with the city council.

1989: Statler Brothers Change Lyric

After lights were installed at Wrigley Field, the Statler Brother's changed the line in their song "Don't Wait On Me" to "When they put a dome on Wrigley Field" for their 1989 Live-Sold Out album.

1992: A League of Their Own Filmed at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field was used for the establishing tryouts scene in the 1992 film A League of Their Own, about the 1940s women's baseball league.

1993: Sky Box on Sheffield Opens

In 1993, the Sky Box on Sheffield opened, primarily catering to corporate groups. It featured a two-tier roof deck, indoor clubhouse, fully staffed bars on three levels, and an elevator.

1993: Home Run Ball Ritual in Rookie of the Year

The ritual of Cubs fans throwing back home run balls hit by opposing players was depicted in the 1993 film Rookie of the Year.

1997: Wiggly Field Dog Park Named

In 1997, a dog park in the Wrightwood Neighbors section of Lincoln Park was named Wiggly Field.

1998: City Requires Rooftop Licenses

In 1998, the city began requiring rooftop owners to have a license and started regulating the rooftop venues around Wrigley Field.

2001: 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: Giants Stadium Breaks NFL Games Record

On September 14, 2003, Giants Stadium in New Jersey hosted its 366th regular season NFL game, breaking Wrigley Field's record for the most NFL games played in a single stadium.

2003: Sammy Sosa Hits Camera Booth During 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: Rooftop Relations Worsen, Cubs Sue Rooftop Businesses

In 2003, relations between rooftop owners and the Cubs worsened when the team put up a large screen to block the view from the rooftops. The Cubs then sued most rooftop businesses, claiming they were stealing from the team's product and "unjustly enriching themselves".

2004: Backstop Distance

As of 2004, the backstop at Wrigley Field was listed as 55 feet behind home plate, which is a standard distance. However, the small foul ground area generally gives batters an advantage.

2004: Rooftop Owners Agree to Share Proceeds

In 2004, rooftop owners agreed to share a portion of their proceeds with the Cubs, paying the team 17% of their gross revenue. This agreement was set to last until 2023.

2004: Attendance Exceeds Three Million

Wrigley Field drew over three million fans from 2004, averaging a near-sellout every day of the season.

2005: Wrigley Field Opens to Concerts

Since 2005, Wrigley Field has been opened on a limited basis to popular concerts.

2006: Physical and Electronic Advertisements

By 2006, the green-screen chroma key board was set up to allow advertisements to be both physical and electronic.

2006: Bud Light Sponsors Bleachers

In 2006, Bud Light became the sponsor of the rebuilt bleachers at Wrigley Field.

2006: Lambeau Field Matches Bears' Record

In 2006, Lambeau Field duplicated the feat of hosting the Green Bay Packers for a 50th season, matching the Chicago Bears' record at Wrigley Field.

2006: The Break-Up Opening Scene at Wrigley Field

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: On-Field Advertising Appears

In 2007, Wrigley Field saw its first on-field advertising since the park's early days, with Under Armour placing its logo on the double-doors between the ivy on the outfield wall. Advertisements also appeared in the dugouts, initially for Sears department stores.

2007: Nine Inch Nails 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: Goal Post Foundations Uncovered

In 2007, the foundations for the goal posts were uncovered during the offseason rebuilding of the playing field.

April 24, 2008: Cubs Fly Flag for 10,000th Win

On April 24, 2008, the Cubs flew an extra white flag displaying "10,000" in blue, along with the win flag, to celebrate the 10,000th win in team history achieved the previous night.

2008: Agreement with Chicago Board Options Exchange

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: R. Marc Hamid Underreports Attendance

From 2008 to 2011, R. Marc Hamid underreported attendance at the Sky Box on Sheffield, covering up over $1 million in revenue while also avoiding taxes and royalties that violated the agreement with the Cubs.

2008: Goal Post Foundations Uncovered

In 2008, the foundations for the goal posts were uncovered during the offseason rebuilding of the playing field.

2008: Lakeview Baseball Club Sign Displayed Number of Years Since Last Division Championship

Prior to the 2016 championship, the Lakeview Baseball Club's sign displayed 'AC0871108', indicating the number of years since the Cubs' last division championship (2008), National League Pennant (1945), and World Series win (1908).

January 1, 2009: 2009 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field

On January 1, 2009, Wrigley Field hosted the 2009 NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings won the outdoor ice hockey game 6–4 with an attendance of 40,818.

October 27, 2009: Thomas S. Ricketts Takes Ownership

On October 27, 2009, Thomas S. Ricketts officially acquired 95% ownership of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, along with 20% ownership of Comcast SportsNet Chicago. The Tribune retained a 5% ownership stake.

2009: Horseshoe Casino Advertisement

Beginning in 2009, an advertisement for Horseshoe Casino was placed on the sloping roof of a building behind left-center field at Wrigley Field.

2009: Agreement with Chicago Board Options Exchange

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 Renovation

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: Neighborhood Concerns over Concerts

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: Introduction of the Land of Lincoln Trophy

The Land of Lincoln Trophy was introduced in 2009.

2009: End of Tribune Company Ownership

The Tribune Company owned Wrigley Field until 2009 but chose not to rename the ballpark, instead utilizing other corporate sponsorship methods.

January 22, 2010: Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show Opening

Wrigley Field made a brief appearance in the opening for the first episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, with Conan rushing through the turnstiles while running from New York to Los Angeles. His role as host ended on January 22, 2010.

November 2010: Marquee Painted Purple for Northwestern Wildcats Game

In November 2010, the Wrigley Field marquee was painted purple with an Allstate Insurance logo for the Northwestern Wildcats, who played against the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten football game.

November 20, 2010: College Football Game at Wrigley Field

On November 20, 2010, Wrigley Field hosted a college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini, the first football game at the stadium since 1970. The Fighting Illini won the game 48–27, claiming the Land of Lincoln Trophy.

2010: Cubs Consider Adding a Video Screen

In 2010, the Cubs considered adding a video screen to Wrigley Field, but the hand-turned scoreboard could not be moved due to the park's landmark status.

2010: Scoreboard Rehabilitation

In 2010, the Wrigley Field scoreboard underwent extensive rehabilitation.

2011: R. Marc Hamid Underreports Attendance

From 2008 to 2011, R. Marc Hamid underreported attendance at the Sky Box on Sheffield, covering up over $1 million in revenue while also avoiding taxes and royalties that violated the agreement with the Cubs.

2011: Attendance Exceeds Three Million

Wrigley Field drew over three million fans until 2011, averaging a near-sellout every day of the season.

July 2012: A.S. Roma vs. Zaglebie Lubin Friendly Match

In July 2012, Wrigley Field hosted a soccer friendly match between Italian club A.S. Roma and Poland's Zaglebie Lubin, which A.S. Roma won 4-0 in front of 22,181 spectators.

2012: Revolution Television Series

An overgrown Wrigley Field is shown in the new television series Revolution in 2012.

January 2013: Launch of "Legacy Partners"

In January 2013, the Ricketts family launched "Legacy Partners" to sell new advertising in and around the renovated Wrigley Field and entered into 10-year agreements with its largest advertisers through "W Partners".

January 2013: Ricketts Family Reveals the 1060 Project

In January 2013, the Ricketts family revealed the 1060 Project, which called for a $575-million, privately funded rehabilitation of Wrigley Field to be completed over five years. The proposal included improvements to the stadium's façade, infrastructure, restrooms, concourses, suites, press box, bullpens, clubhouses, and the addition of restaurants, patio areas, batting tunnels, a jumbotron, and an adjacent hotel, plaza, and office-retail complex.

March 21, 2013: Alderman Wants to Demolish Scoreboard

On March 21, 2013, it was announced that Alderman Tom Tunney wanted to demolish the scoreboard at Wrigley Field to clear the view for nearby residents watching games from their rooftops, a plan denied by the Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts.

April 7, 2013: Wrigley Field Named "Best Place to Catch a Game in 2013" by Total Pro Sports

On April 7, 2013, Total Pro Sports named Wrigley Field the "Best Place to Catch a Game in 2013", owing the award primarily to its architecture and ivy-coated fields.

July 2013: 1060 Project Approved by Chicago City Council

In July 2013, the 1060 Project obtained final approval by the Chicago City Council, after months of negotiations between the team, local Alderman Tom Tunney, and then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The plan had already been endorsed by the city's Landmarks Commission and Plan Commission.

2013: Ricketts Family applies for National Historic Landmark status for Wrigley Field

In 2013, the Ricketts family applied for National Historic Landmark status for Wrigley Field, allowing them to claim tax credits for the renovation, similar to Fenway Park in Boston.

2013: Rooftop Owners Threaten Suit Over Renovations

In 2013, the rooftop owners threatened a lawsuit when the Cubs announced plans to renovate Wrigley Field, potentially disrupting the sight lines from the rooftops.

May 2014: Cubs Announce Intentions to Implement Original Renovation Plan

In May 2014, after rooftop owners did not agree to a scaled-down plan for renovations, the Cubs' owners announced their intentions to implement the original 2013 renovation plan, even if it meant battling the issue in court. Cubs owner Ricketts cited Wrigley's poor player facilities as the reason.

May 2014: Cubs Announce Pursuit of Original 2013 Renovation Plan

In May 2014, the Cubs announced they would pursue the original 2013 plan to modify the park, after failing to reach an agreement with the rooftop owners regarding advertising signage.

September 29, 2014: Phase One of the 1060 Project Begins

On September 29, 2014, phase one of the 1060 Project began, including the expansion of the bleachers in both outfields, a jumbotron in the left field bleachers, a video scoreboard in the right field bleachers, and the excavation of parking lots for underground players' locker rooms and lounges.

2014: Work Begins on Additional Scoreboards

At the end of the 2014 season, work began on two additional scoreboards at Wrigley Field.

2014: Wrigley Field Centennial Celebration

In 2014, the Cubs celebrated the centennial of Wrigley Field with ten homestands throughout the season, representing each decade. On April 23, the 100th anniversary of the stadium's opening, saw the Cubs playing the Arizona Diamondbacks in a throwback game, each wearing uniforms representing teams from the inaugural game.

May 26, 2015: Kris Bryant Hits New Left Field Videoscreen with Home Run

On May 26, 2015, Kris Bryant became the first to hit the new left field videoscreen with his 477-foot home run.

2015: Wintrust Logo Displayed After Wins

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: Cole Hamels No-Hitter

In 2015, Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a no-hitter against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, breaking a long no-hitter drought at the stadium.

2015: Toyota Emblem Placed on Marquee

In 2015, a Toyota emblem was placed on the lower panel just below the LED sign on the Wrigley Field marquee.

2015: The Man in the High Castle Appearance

In episode 9 of season 3 of The Man in the High Castle (2015), Wrigley Field makes a short appearance as the home of a fictional soccer team called the Chicago Norsemen.

2015: Wall Height Reduced, Advertising Signs Added

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 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 for underreporting attendance at the Sky Box on Sheffield from 2008 to 2011 and concealing over $1 million in revenue.

2016: Lakeview Baseball Club Sign Updated After Cubs Win World Series

After the Cubs won the World Series in 2016, The Lakeview Baseball Club updated their 'Eamus Catuli!' sign to 'AC0000000', signifying that the Cubs had won their division, league pennant, and World Series.

2016: Ricketts Family Acquires Rooftop Locations

By the end of the 2016 season, the Ricketts family, owners of the Cubs, had acquired ten of the rooftop locations surrounding Wrigley Field, with a financial stake in an eleventh.

2016: Chalk 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 and covered by national media.

2016: Toyota Branding Expanded

In 2016, Toyota, one of the Cubs' "legacy partners", began displaying other signage in and around Wrigley Field, including branding on all of its parking lots.

2016: Cubs Win the World Series

In 2016, the Cubs clinched their first World Series championship since 1908, with fans singing "Go, Cubs, Go" after each home win.

2016: Marquee Restoration

In 2016, the Wrigley Field marquee was temporarily removed and restored with new paint, an LED display board, and neon lights. The back of the sign was also repainted green, visible from the terrace level. This project enhanced the sign's appearance and functionality.

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 related to underreporting attendance at the Sky Box on Sheffield from 2008 to 2011.

2017: Dugout Redesign for Football

During the 2017 offseason, the home dugout and adjacent seating were redesigned to be portable, allowing the playing field to accommodate a regulation-size football field running east-west.

2017: Phase Three of the 1060 Project Completed

In 2017, phase three of the 1060 Project was completed before the start of the season. The left and right field bullpens were relocated, brick walls were extended, new seating was added, and a visiting team batting tunnel was constructed. Façade replacement and concourse restoration was completed along Addison Street, and the outfield turf was replaced. The Cubs Plaza building was finalized, and the Park at Wrigley was in use for fans. Construction of Hotel Zachary was ongoing.

April 9, 2018: Hotel Zachary Opens

On April 9, 2018, the Hotel Zachary opened for business, just across Clark Street from Wrigley Field, 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, having never missed a day's work in 33 years.

2020: Wrigley Field Designated a National Historic Landmark

In 2020, Wrigley Field was designated a National Historic Landmark, with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior commenting on the stadium's historical significance.

2020: Northwestern Game Relocated

In 2020, a Northwestern football game scheduled for Wrigley Field was relocated to Ryan Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Wrigley Field in Greenland

In the 2020 film, Greenland, Wrigley Field is shown still standing, but severely damaged, amidst the ruins of Chicago after the collision of an interstellar comet with Earth.

2021: Northwestern Relocates Game to Wrigley Field

In 2021, Northwestern relocated their home game against Purdue to Wrigley Field as a makeup for a game that was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Soldier Field Matches Bears' Record

In 2021, Soldier Field matched the accomplishment when the Bears played there for their 50th season.

July 14, 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against Chicago Cubs for ADA Violations

On July 14, 2022, the United States government filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, claiming that the stadium did not accommodate spectators with disabilities during recent renovations. The Cubs responded by saying that Wrigley Field is now more accessible than it was in its 108-year history.

November 7, 2022: LED Field Lights Upgraded

On November 7, 2022, Wrigley Field underwent an upgrade to LED field lights, enhancing the stadium's lighting system.

2022: Soldier Field Breaks Bears' Record

In 2022, Soldier Field broke the record when the Bears played their 51st season in the venue.

November 2023: Wildcats Host Iowa

In November 2023, the 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 the rooftop owners, which was established in 2004 where the rooftop owners would share a portion of their gross revenue (17%) with the Cubs, will come to an end.

June 8, 2024: Chicago Red Stars vs. Bay FC

On June 8, 2024, Wrigley Field hosted a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) match between the Chicago Red Stars and Bay FC. The game set a new league attendance record with 35,038 spectators, but the Red Stars lost 2–1. This match was the first time women's teams played at the stadium since 1943.

June 2024: Wrigley Field Partners with Invenergy and Reactivate for Solar Energy

In June 2024, Wrigley Field announced a multiyear partnership with Invenergy, and their community solar company, Reactivate, to launch clean and renewable energy systems at the park. The stadium will serve as an anchor for community solar projects in Wrigleyville, marking its first ever use of solar power.

November 16, 2024: Wildcats Host Ohio State

The Wildcats hosted Ohio State on November 16, 2024.

November 30, 2024: Fighting Illini

The Wildcats hosted the Fighting Illini on November 30, 2024.

December 31, 2024: 2025 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field

On December 31, 2024, Wrigley Field hosted the 2025 NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues. The Blues won the game 6-2 with an attendance of 40,933.

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, including a table with unlimited beer, seltzer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and a ballpark meal for each guest. The area would be accessible up to 90 minutes before the first pitch until the end of the game and has a capacity of 50 guests.

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 the game 6-2 with an attendance of 40,933.