Cubs upcoming 10-game homestand: Food and Beverages, TV times, giveaways |
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field for a 10-game homestand featuring visits from the St. Louis Cardinals May 3-5, Miami Marlins May 6-9 and Milwaukee Brewers May 10-12.
Cubs Charities will kick off a month of giving with more than 30 events taking place throughout Chicago communities, involving Cubs players and Cubs associates. The month of giving officially begins Friday, May 3, with a Cubs Scholars surprise at a local high school, followed by the Archer Park Diamond Project ribbon-cutting ceremony and leading into the weekend, Sunday, May 5, with the Cubs Charities Youth Baseball and Softball Festival, a free public outdoor festival that will include several promotional giveaways and baseball activities including playing with current Cubs players. The festival is part of Major League Baseball’s “Play Ball Weekend.” Additional activations during the weekend include Cubs players wearing “Let the Kids Play” T-shirts during batting practice and a group of youth athletes will “Take the Field” at each starting position during Saturday’s pregame. As part of the month of giving, fans are invited to spend a glamorous “Night Under the Stars” at the Ninth Annual Bricks and Ivy Ball Thursday, May 9, at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. Guests can enjoy specialty cocktails and an elegant seated dinner alongside Cubs players, coaches, alumni, front office executives and ownership. Proceeds from the event benefit the Cubs Charities Diamond Project. Limited tickets remain available at www.cubs.com/bricksandivy. On Friday, May 10, Xfinity will host an activation at Gallagher Way before and during the game. The activation will include photo opportunities, lawn games and charging stations. The Cubs offer expanded free Wi-Fi service powered by Xfinity available throughout the ballpark and Gallagher Way using the network labeled "XfinityWifi@Wrigley." Fans can learn more at www.wrigleyfield.com. On Sunday, May 12, the Cubs and Advocate Health Care will “Pink Out” the Budweiser Bleachers once again to promote breast cancer prevention awareness while celebrating all survivors. Fans in the Budweiser Bleachers will receive a pink T-shirt. Breast cancer survivors will participate in festivities including holding a giant pink ribbon flag in the outfield, ceremonial first pitches, meeting Cubs players as they take the field at each position and leading the 7th inning stretch. Players also will wear pink hats, socks and a special ribbon patch on their jerseys for Mother’s Day.
The Cubs and hospitality partner Levy are bringing locally sourced, chef-driven menu items to Wrigley Field, including pork tenders, beer can chicken sandwich, short rib disco fries, Wrigley house chips and more. For more information, visit www.cubs.com/food. Hot Doug's returns with its rotating selections on Platform 14, located behind the center field scoreboard in the Budweiser Bleachers. Served this homestand are the Jody Gerut, a Cajun andouille sausage with Cajun mustard, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese; the Paul Popovich, a Mexican chorizo sausage with spicy salsa and pepper jack cheese; and the Glenallen Hill, a spicy Vienna Beef Polish sausage with honey mustard, sauerkraut and smoked Gouda cheese. We return to Wrigley Field tomorrow for a 10-game homestand!#EverybodyIn https://t.co/0UCA5lc8nF pic.twitter.com/ymFNq0m1mB
Friday, May 3, Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 1:20 p.m. · Pregame: Cubs Charities Diamond Project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Archer Park · First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Cast members from the Netflix movie “The Last Summer” · Postgame: As part of his Respect Community T-shirt initiative, Joe Maddon will represent Chicago Run, which promotes the health and wellness of Chicago children through innovative, engaging and sustainable youth running programs · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, MLB Network, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Saturday, May 4, Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 3:05 p.m. · First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Comedian Roy Wood Jr. · Broadcast: WGN, Fox Sports 1, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Sunday, May 5, Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:05 p.m. · Pregame: Cubs Charities will host the Second Annual Youth Baseball and Softball Festival at Gallagher Way · Promotion: Cubs Hooded Pullover presented by StubHub, up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans · Special Ticket Offer: ALS Awareness presented by Orangetheory Fitness · 7th inning stretch: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcaster Matt Vasgersian and analysts Jessica Mendoza and Alex Rodriguez · Broadcast: ESPN, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Monday, May 6, Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 7:05 p.m. · Pregame: 2018 Cubs Charities Diamond Project capital grantees will be recognized during a pregame ceremony · Special Ticket Offer: Northwestern University · First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Northwestern University head softball coach Kate Drohan · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago+, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Tuesday, May 7, Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 7:05 p.m. · Special Ticket Offer: Girl Scouts · First pitch: U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team head coach Gregg Berhalter · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago+, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Wednesday, May 8, Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 7:05 p.m. · Special Ticket Offer: Teacher Appreciation · First pitch: Chicago Sky 2019 WNBA first round draft pick Katie Lou Samuelson · Broadcast: WGN, 670 The Score, WRTO 1200, Cubs.com Thursday, May 9, Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 1:20 p.m. · Postgame: Ninth Annual Bricks and Ivy Ball · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Friday, May 10, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:20 p.m. · Promotion: Cole Hamels “Hang Loose” Bobblehead presented by Pepsi, up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans · Partner activation: Xfinity social lounges featuring charging tables and photo opportunities for fans located in Gallagher Way and on the second level of the Gallagher Way Gate · First pitch: YouTube personality Tristan Jass · Postgame: As part of his Respect Community T-shirt initiative, Joe Maddon will represent Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago, a nonprofit community development intermediary that partners with Cubs Charities to implement the Diamond Project · Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, MLB Network, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Saturday, May 11, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:20 p.m. · National Anthem: Former Miss Illinois Marisa Buchheit · Pregame: Cubs Charities Diamond Project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dawes Park · First pitch: Host of the TV show “Long Lost Family” and Chicago native Chris Jacobs · Broadcast: ABC7, 670 The Score, Cubs.com Sunday, May 12, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6:05 p.m. · Promotion: Cubs “Pink Out” T-shirt presented by Advocate Health Care, up to the first 5,000 early arriving Budweiser Bleacher fans · Special Ticket Offer: University of Notre Dame · First pitch and 7th inning stretch: Guests of Advocate Health Care · Broadcast: ESPN, 670 The Score, Cubs.comFood and Beverage Offerings:
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