Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs

NL CentralChicago, ILNational League

Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in baseball and one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world. Home of the ivy-covered outfield walls and the famous hand-turned scoreboard, it's a pilgrimage destination for baseball fans.

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Stadium Stats

Capacity

41,649

Year Opened

1914

Surface

Natural Grass

Roof Type

Open

Did You Know?

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The ivy on the outfield walls was planted in 1937 by Bill Veeck and is protected by ground rules.
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Wrigley Field is the last ballpark with a hand-operated scoreboard — it has been updated manually every game since 1937.
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The Cubs broke a 108-year World Series drought here in 2016.

Plan Your Trip

Getting There

CTA Red Line to Addison Station — right at the front of the park. Chicago's best ballpark transit.

Parking

Very limited. Walking or transit strongly recommended. Wrigleyville has neighborhood lots.

Rideshare

Drop-off on Addison Street. Post-game is chaotic — be prepared to walk a few blocks.

Where to Stay

Wrigley Hostel

0.2 mi

Budget

Hotel Zachary

0.1 mi

Mid-range

Viceroy Chicago

2 mi

Luxury

Nearby Food

Murphy's Bleachers

0.1 mi

Bar / Grill

The classic Cubs pregame bar for decades.

Smoke Daddy BBQ

0.3 mi

BBQ

Live blues and great ribs in Wrigleyville.

Portillo's

0.8 mi

Chicago Style

Legendary Chicago hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

Gino's East

4 mi

Deep Dish Pizza

Chicago deep dish that takes 45 minutes but is worth it.

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