We may find some time later to dig into next season’s schedule more thoroughly, but the media release will have to suffice for now.
Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs today announced the 2026 regular season schedule. The Cubs will open the 2026 season at Wrigley Field on Thursday, March 26, against the Washington Nationals. It marks the first time since 2023 that the team opens the season at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs have three seven-game homestands in 2026—April 17 – 23, May 1 – 7 and August 28 – September 3—marking the longest homestands of the season.