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The Chicago Cubs have officially thrown open the ticket gates for their potential National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field. Starting Thursday, September 25 at 10 a.m. Central Time, fans can purchase single-game tickets (with a limit of six per person) via the Cubs’ official site and have them delivered digitally through the MLB Ballpark app. The window is narrow, demand is high, and for many it’s a rare chance to see postseason ball at Wrigley in person.

Postseason Hope Beckons in Wrigleyville

This isn’t just routine ticketing — it’s the Cubs inviting their fans to share in a dream they haven’t lived at home since 2020. With a potential Wild Card matchup scheduled to begin September 30, the team is moving fast to turn hope into reality. The public sale marks a key moment in that transition: fans who’ve cheered from the stands all summer now have a shot at making history under those ivy walls.

Cubs Senior VP of Ticketing Cale Vennum expressed no shortage of enthusiasm: he’s banking on the crowd’s electricity to fuel the postseason push. And for good reason — Wrigley’s atmosphere, when the stakes are high, has become part of baseball lore.

The Mechanics: What Fans Need to Know

Sale Launch: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. CT (mobile tickets only)

Limit: Six tickets per game, per person

Platform: Sales run exclusively through cubs.com’s postseason ticket portal

Delivery: Tickets will be mobile only, via the MLB Ballpark app

Presale Option: “Fly the W” presale registration remains open — fans can sign up to gain access to potential tickets for future rounds (e.g. NLDS) regardless of whether they land Wild Card seats

Eligibility Window: Registration for presale is active through October 1, per team announcements

With these rules, the Cubs aim to balance fairness and accessibility — though with this sort of demand, fans are warned to act fast.

Stakes Higher Than Ever

Host or No Host?

Chicago’s ability to sell postseason tickets hinges on earning home-field choice. The team’s magic number for clinching that privilege has dropped to two, meaning just a combined pair of Cubs wins or Padres/K competitor losses could lock it in. With a high-stakes matchup likely against San Diego, every remaining game feels loaded with consequence. (NBC Chicago)

A Return to Wrigley’s Postseason Past

Postseason games at Wrigley are rare. The last time fans flocked to see playoff baseball under the ivy was in 2018, and COVID restrictions erased opportunities in later years. If these tickets sell out, it could mark the first truly competitive October at Wrigley in nearly a decade. (NBC Chicago)

Demand, Resale, and Logistics

Secondary markets are already displaying Wild Card tickets listed from ~$190 upward. With constrained availability and strict purchase limits, the scramble will be real for fans hoping to attend. (SeatGeek)

Beyond the Wild Card

The “Fly the W” presale system is built to keep the momentum going — Cubs fans who miss out now can still position themselves for tickets in later postseason rounds. It’s a smart move to keep engagement high even if the Wild Card ticket window closes too fast.

Fan Strategy & Expectations

If you’re trying to lock in those Wild Card seats, here are some tips:

Be online and ready before 10 a.m. CT — every second counts.

Register for the “Fly the W” presale in case the Wild Card window fills up.

Use the MLB Ballpark app ahead of time — ensure you’re logged in, your payment is set, and your connection is stable.

Don’t get distracted by secondary markets until the official sale is over — verified tickets there may vanish quickly.

Know your maximum — don’t exceed your six-ticket limit per game.

For Cubs fans, this moment feels heavy with possibility. The chance to watch postseason games at Wrigley hasn’t been offered in years. Whether the Cubs host or not, getting this ticket sale open is the first real taste of October baseball in Wrigleyville. Let the lines form, the apps crash, and the anticipation rise — because in Chicago, the postseason has just gone on sale.