WGN and the Chicago Cubs: It’s one of the most important media-sports team relationships in American history. It’s safe to say that millions of people have become Cubs fans because they have been able to watch the games on WGN over the years.
But that 72-year relationship will come to an end on September 27, when WGN airs its final Cubs game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Starting next year, all the Cubs games (except for national telecasts) will air on the new Marquee Sports Network.
Though it is a sad day in some respects, it’s also not a surprise.