Gameday Guide

Wrigley Field

Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Cubs

MAX BAG
16" x 16" x 8"
GATES
1h30 before
TRANSIT
Rail + bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Allowed
RIDESHARE
Available

What size bag can I bring?

16" x 16" x 8"
MAX BAG SIZE
Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are NOT permitted. 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 are permitted.
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Promos this week

AUG
30
SUN
Theme Nights
Cubs Hall of Fame Induction

Celebration commemorating Hall of Fame induction.

vs Reds
AUG
30
SUN
GiveawaysHOT
Harry Caray Bobblehead

Up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans receive a Harry Caray bobblehead. Presented by Benjamin Moore. Subject to availability.

vs Reds
AUG
31
MON
Ticket Package
Girls Night Out at the Ballpark

Themed game night celebrating girls and women. Special ticket package required.

vs Brewers
AUG
31
MON
Ticket Package
Illinois State University Cap

Illinois State University cap. Presented by New Era. Special ticket package required.

vs Brewers
SEP
1
TUE
Ticket Package
Armed Forces Hoodie and Challenge Coin

Special ticket purchase required. Presented by Toyota.

vs Brewers
SEP
2
WED
Ticket Package
First Responders Quilted Fleece and Challenge Coin

Special ticket offer for a First Responders quilted fleece and challenge coin. Presented by Wendella.

vs Brewers
SEP
3
THU
Ticket Package
Hello Kitty® Night

Hello Kitty themed game night. Special ticket package required.

vs Brewers

Teams that play here

Cubs promos & giveawaysBobbleheads, theme nights and this season schedule

Plan your visit

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Getting in

Gates. For most games, gates open 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Gates open two hours before first pitch for Opening Day, Saturday games and special occasions, unless otherwise specified.
Transit. Public transportation is the recommended way to get to Wrigley Field. The CTA Red Line stops directly at the Wrigley Field Addison station. CTA Bus #152 (Addison) and CTA Bus #22 (Clark) both stop at the intersection of Clark & Addison streets. Lines: CTA Red Line (Addison station), CTA Bus #152 (Addison), CTA Bus #22 (Clark), CTA Blue Line (from O'Hare, transfer to #152 bus), CTA Orange Line (from Midway), CTA Yellow Line / Skokie Swift (from northern suburbs), CTA Purple Line (from Wilmette).
Rideshare. Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) operate within a geo-fence for pick-up and drop-off around Wrigley Field on game and event days. Pick-up locations are on Addison Street between Broadway and Halsted Street, and on Irving Park Road between Clark Street and Seminary Avenue.
Tailgating. Tailgating is not permitted at this venue.
Accessibility. Accessible parking is available game-by-game in the Toyota Camry Lot (1126 W. Grace St.); paid, subject to availability, reserve in advance via the Wrigley Field Ticket Office (800-THE-CUBS) or fanservices@cubs.com. Accessible seating sections are located throughout the ballpark near an elevator, lift and/or ramp. Assistive listening devices are available free of charge from the Fan Services Booth on the main concourse behind home plate. Complimentary gate-to-seat wheelchair service is provided first-come, first-served. See the Wrigley Field Accessibility Guide for full details.
Entry. All guests, staff and media are screened prior to entry via a touchless metal-detector process (no need to remove phones, wallets or keys); mobile tickets must be scanned at self-scanning ticket pedestals. Guests may not exit and re-enter the ballpark (Gallagher Way access excepted, with re-entry closing at the bottom of the eighth inning). Prohibited items include firearms/knives/weapons, hard-sided coolers, professional-grade cameras and equipment, drones, selfie sticks, alcohol, marijuana, glass/metal/aluminum containers, and umbrellas with metal tips or larger than 10 inches. All bags and items are subject to inspection.

Parking lots

Toyota Camry Lot. Season Parking Holders, Game Day. 1126 W. Grace St., Chicago, IL 60613. Also the designated lot for accessible/disability parking (game-by-game, paid) and for expecting mothers.
Toyota RAV4 Lot. Season Parking Holders. 1140 W. Eddy St., Chicago, IL 60613.
Irving Park Lot. Season Parking Holders, Combo, Game Day. 1052 Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60613.
Remote Parking Lot. Free remote parking for night and weekend games with a free shuttle to/from Wrigley Field; shuttle service begins two hours before first pitch and runs ~90 minutes after the game (official Cubs guide) / ~1 hour after (fan guide). Official Cubs guide gives the 2026 location as 4650 N. Clarendon Ave.; fan guide lists 3900 N. Rockwell St.
Byron's Hot Dogs lot. Private lot at 1017 Irving Park Rd. that opens to fans on game days (per fan guide).
Official parking:mlb.com ›northsidebaseball.com ›

Food worth the line

Signature concessions include the North Side Twist Pretzel (a two-pound pretzel served with three dips), Garrett Popcorn, Hot Doug's player-inspired sausages in the bleachers, and Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dogs (the official hot dog of Wrigley Field). New for 2026: chicken & churros, a tostada stack, and the 'bow wow dog' (a chargrilled Vienna hot dog on a bao bun).

In the neighborhood

Wrigley Field sits in the Wrigleyville neighborhood, surrounded by popular bars and restaurants including Murphy's Bleachers (3655 N Sheffield Ave), The Dugout, Rizzo's Bar and Inn, Nisei Lounge, Sluggers Bar & Grill, Tin Roof, Stolen Saddle, Cheesie's Pub and Dimo's Pizza. Gallagher Way, an open-air space adjacent to the ballpark on Clark Street, is accessible to ticket holders before, during and after the ticketed game.

Tickets & gear

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Wrigley Field?

Bags up to 16" x 16" x 8" are allowed at Wrigley Field, and they do not have to be clear. Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are NOT permitted. 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 are permitted. Exceptions are made for medical bags and diaper bags accompanying guests with young children. Bags are subject to inspection. No bag or luggage storage is offered.

Does Wrigley Field require a clear bag?

No. Wrigley Field does not require a clear bag. Bags up to 16" x 16" x 8" are permitted.

Can you bring outside food into Wrigley Field?

A personal amount of food may be brought into the ballpark in a small, disposable bag; factory-sealed plastic bottles are also permitted. Guests with dietary restrictions are welcome to bring food prepared at home in clear bags or containers. No glass bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, thermoses or hard-sided coolers of any kind may be brought in.

When do gates open at Wrigley Field?

For most games, gates open 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Gates open two hours before first pitch for Opening Day, Saturday games and special occasions, unless otherwise specified.

Where do you park for a Chicago Cubs game?

Wrigley Field has on-site lots including Toyota Camry Lot, Toyota RAV4 Lot, Irving Park Lot, Remote Parking Lot, Byron's Hot Dogs lot. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.