Cubs Game Day Chicago 2026 — Wrigleyville Bars, Deals & Where to Go
By 312Deals Team · April 25, 2026
The 2026 Cubs season is underway — and Wrigleyville is ready. Whether it's a 1:20 PM day game or a 7:05 PM night game, the neighborhood delivers. Here's everything you need: game day specials, pre-game brunch, post-game happy hours, and where to be.
Upcoming Home Stands
- vs. Pittsburgh PiratesApr 28 – May 14-game series · weekday day games
- vs. New York MetsMay 2 – May 4Weekend series · 1:20 PM Sat/Sun
- vs. St. Louis CardinalsMay 12 – May 14Mid-week rivalry series
- vs. Cincinnati RedsMay 22 – May 25Memorial Day weekend · 4-game
Day games typically start at 1:20 PM, night games at 7:05 PM. Confirm exact times at cubs.com/schedule.
Last-Minute Game Day Essentials
Heading to Wrigley? Grab these before you go.
Your phone will die by the 5th inning — pack a portable charger too.
Coming in for a Cubs game?
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Game Day Specials Near Wrigley
We found 14 game day specials across 8 bars and restaurants within walking distance of Wrigley Field. These run on Cubs home game days.
- Jeopardy Bar Trivia League — $200 cash to the sharpest wits (winning team), gift cards to runners-up, and a weekly drawing where every team may claim another $200 simply for showing up.(19:00)
- Cubs Game Day Specials — Cubs game day specials with free hot dogs, $20 domestic buckets, $25 seltzer buckets, $7 Skrewball, and $8 green tea shots
- Bears Game Day Specials - Wrigleyville — Game day specials for Bears vs Packers game, open from 5pm(17:00)
- Game Day Special — Ice-cold beer pitchers & buckets paired with your favorite game-day spread for the big game
- Championship Game Watch Party — Game day specials for championship game viewing with $8 margs, $3 beers, $3 tacos, and discounted quesadillas
- Columbus Crew Watch Party — Special drink pricing during all Columbus Crew soccer matches with $6 Great Lakes drafts, Malort, and Crew Bombs
- BVB Dortmund Match Specials — Special pricing on German drinks during all BVB Dortmund soccer matches
- Chelsea FC Watch Party — Special drink pricing during Chelsea FC matches with $6 DAB drafts, Jager barrels, and Rumpleminze
- Fluminense Soccer Watch Party — Special pricing for Fluminense soccer matches with Brazilian cocktails and beer deals
- Chelsea FC Match Day Specials — Special pricing on food and drinks during all Chelsea FC matches, featuring $14 Fish and Chips and discounted British-themed beverages
- Tigers Game Day Specials — Drink specials available during Detroit Tigers game days
- Cubs Game Day Busch Light Special — $5 Busch Light draft beer available every Cubs game day, doors open at 3pm(15:00)
- Cubs Game Day Special — Game day special featuring Smash Burger and beer, doors open at 4:30pm for Cubs games(16:30)
- Game Day Wings & Beer Towers — Game day special featuring $0.99 wings and $30 beer towers during Cubs, Iowa/Illinois, and Purdue/Arizona games
Pre-Game Brunch
Gates open at 11:20 AM, so a 9 or 10 AM brunch gives you time to eat, grab a drink, and stroll to Wrigley. We found 7 brunch deals in the Wrigleyville area. See our full brunch guide for the complete list.
Breakfast service available only on Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM
Spanish twists on brunch favorites every Saturday and Sunday 10AM-3PM.
Weekend brunch service every Saturday and Sunday
Kids 12 and under eat free from 9:30-10:30am every weekend. Steamed buns, kabocha pancakes, robata favorites.
Special brunch menu featuring Spanish-inspired breakfast items and unique brunch cocktails.
Brunch is served daily until 3pm featuring pancakes, Monte Cristo, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, chilaquiles, country fried steak - all plant-based
Happy Hour After the Game
A 1:20 PM first pitch means the game ends around 4-4:30 PM — right in time for happy hour. We found 7 Thursday happy hour deals near Wrigley. Post-game crowds are part of the fun, but arrive early for the best seats.
All food and drink items are $10 during Monday-Thursday happy hour
Half off everything (except shots), $8 Hamm's + shot of Old Grandad, $4 PBR bottles
$5 ALL Drafts, $3 Domestic Tallboys, $4 Craft Cans, $7 Specialty Cocktails
Weekday happy hour with discounted drinks including $3 Bud Light cans and various cocktail specials
Weekday happy hour with $4 Tivoli Outlaw beers, add $2 to make it a boiler maker
Daily happy hour from 4-6pm featuring $1.50 pintxos, tapas from $3-$5, $22 sangria pitchers, and $4 beer specials
Getting to Wrigley
CTA Red Line: Take the Red Line to Addison. The station is one block from the main gate. By far the easiest way to get there on game day.
Don't drive: Street parking disappears fast on game days. Permit zones and tow trucks are aggressive, and garage rates near Wrigley can hit $50+. Take the L, a rideshare, or bike.
Spring & summer dressing: Wrigley is an open-air park and the wind off the lake makes upper-deck and bleacher seats colder than it feels on Clark Street. April–May games run cool — bring a light layer. June–August day games can hit 90°F+ in the bleachers with no shade — sunscreen, water, and a hat.
Get there early: Gates open 2 hours before first pitch (11:20 AM for day games, 5:05 PM for nights). Show up early to catch batting practice, grab the best bleacher spot, or tour the team store.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best bars near Wrigley Field?
- We track 14 game day specials at 8 bars and restaurants near Wrigley Field across Wrigleyville, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park. Most offer drink specials and food deals on home game days.
- Are there game day specials near Wrigley Field?
- Yes — 14 game day deals are currently active at bars and restaurants within walking distance of Wrigley. Many venues run drink specials, discounted appetizers, and game-day-only menus when the Cubs play at home.
- What time do gates open at Wrigley Field?
- Gates typically open 2 hours before first pitch. For day games (usually 1:20 PM), gates open at 11:20 AM. Check the Cubs schedule for exact times.
About This Guide
This guide is based on data from 312Deals, which tracks food and drink deals across Chicagoland. Game day specials, happy hours, and brunch deals are scraped from restaurant websites and verified by our community. Prices and availability may change — always confirm with the venue directly. Last updated: May 2026.
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