It's official. The Midsummer Classic will return to Wrigley Field in 2027.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred joined the likes of Chicago Cubs owner Tom, Pete and Laura Ricketts and city, state and federal lawmakers behind home plate on Friday morning for the official announcement.
“The hard work put in to transform all of Wrigleyville into an outstanding destination deserves to be celebrated and shared on a national stage,” Manfred said in a statement. “We look forward to bringing the Midsummer Classic back to historic Wrigley Field and working alongside the Cubs, city and state officials, and the local organizing group to bring an extraordinary experience to the baseball fans of Chicago.