2024 Cubs Opening Day Information

As Wrigley Field and local businesses prepare for the upcoming baseball season, expect increased traffic and delivery trucks in the area surrounding the ballpark on Clark, Sheffield, Waveland and Addison.

• Opening Day is Monday April 1st with a scheduled start time of 1:20pm. Gates will open at least two hours prior to the game.
• OPENING DAY PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Monday, April 1st 10 a.m. – midnight

Please note, vehicles parked in these areas will be ticketed and towed beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m.:

• Addison from Racine to Fremont (both sides)
• Addison from Clark west to approximately 1107 W. Addison (south side)
• Clark from Newport to Irving Park (both sides)
• Patterson from Clark to Racine (both sides)
• Eddy and Cornelia from Clark to the alley west of Clark (both sides)

Additional Information

• Residential Permit Parking (Zone 383) will be strictly enforced. As an added neighborhood protection, Permit Parking Zone 383 from Belmont to Irving and Broadway to Ashland within the 44th Ward is a Tow Zone from 5pm to 10pm. Vehicles parked in violation of Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket and/or tow beginning at 5pm for all night games.
• Residential Parking Guest Passes are valid on night games and must be properly completed and displayed on the passenger side windshield no later than 5pm.
• It is illegal for any person or organization, to offer for sale, expose for sale or acquire for the purpose of sale any residential parking permit or daily parking permit. This includes posting permits for sale on websites or offering permits in conjunction with event tickets. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $1500 and banned from purchasing residential daily parking permits.
• Reminders: There is No Parking on Addison (North Side) from Clark to Ashland from 4pm until 11:30pm during all night games and on Eddy (North Side) from Racine East to the Brown Lot Entrance two Hours before until one hour after all baseball games.
• Vehicles in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public safety hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. are subject to immediate ticket and tow.
• The Cubs Hotline is operated one hour before until two hours after all baseball games and concerts. To report parking violations and other quality of life issues, please call 1-866-427-3869 that require Police attention. Please call 911 for Police emergencies. Any issues or comments pertaining to the Baseball game or Concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at (773)404-CUBS or Neighbors@cubs.com.
• The Police/OEMC will be implementing traffic “slowdowns” in order to regulate the amount of traffic coming into the area at the same time. In addition, during Pre & Post Game, at the discretion of the Police / OEMC, Addison between Racine and Halsted and Clark between Newport/Sheffield and Grace may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
• Truck traffic is prohibited in the Wrigley Field Security Perimeter bound by Belmont and Irving Park /Halsted and Racine two hours prior and until one hour after all games and concerts.
• Expect heightened police presence and enhanced security measures throughout the Wrigley Field Area. Please have Identification available for presentation to any law enforcement officer or traffic management agent upon request.

Aventura – Sunday 8/29

Maroon 5 – Monday 8/30

Parking Restrictions- Sunday August 29 & August 30 2pm-Midnight

Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison

Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park

Addison- Clark to Racine- Both Sides

Addison- Wilton to Sheffield- Both Sides

Addison – South Side Only- Clark to Sheffield

Street Closures (Full Street Closures)

Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Beginning August 26^th at 6am through August 31^st at 6pm

Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Beginning August 26^th at 6am through August 31^st at 6pm

Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/26-8/31

Racine– Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only

Sheffield– 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

Irving Park – Clark to Sheffield (both sides)

What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place

• Truck(s), Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will line up on Waveland August 26^th and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
• Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
• The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.

Lights will be on OVERNIGHT on 8/26

Lights will be on at least until 11pm on 8/27 and 8/28

On the show days (August 29^th & 30th), the lights will be on OVERNIGHT.

• Trucks will be traveling from the Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark via both Clark and Sheffield, during both setup and takedown.
• Please anticipate interment street closures on Sheffield from Irving Park to Waveland to allow equipment to safely proceed to/from the ballpark. 

Sound & Lighting Checks

Sound and Lighting Checks are anticipated on August 28^TH

Sound checks should also be anticipated on the day of the concert August 29^TH & 30^TH

Concert Day Highlights

Aventura Concert – Sunday August 29th

Gates Open at 6:00 PM and Show begins at 8:00 PM

Maroon 5 Concert – Monday August 30^th

Gates Open at 4:30 PM and Show begins at 6:30 PM

• Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
• Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking (Clark, Addison, & Waveland).
• Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
• The Cubs Hotline will be open One Hour before until Two Hours after the concert (1-866-427-3869).
• General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email:neighbors@cubs.com
• Pyrotechnic displays will be used during the Aventura concert on August 29^th.
• During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
• “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9pm and 1am. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for the team in bright yellow jackets!
• Residents are encouraged to contact either the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) or 911 to report problems and issues.
• TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
• LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.

Limo, Ride Share and Taxi Information

In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the Chicago Police Department, and OEMC have established the following drop-off & pick up regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:
·         Limousines and car services must stage on Irving Park Road.  All drop off and pickup must occur on Irving Park Road between Clark and Seminary (East of Clark).
·         Taxis will stage on Clark south of Addison in the southbound curb lane.

Remote Parking Lot & Bicycle Check Service-

• Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each event.

• Free bicycle check service is available near the main entrance at the CTA Red Line Addison stop.

Dead & Company- Friday, June 14th and Saturday, June 15th
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and shows begin at 6:30 p.m.

Parking Restrictions- June 14th and 15th: 3:00 p.m. to Midnight

• Clark – Both sides- Newport to Addison
• Clark – East side only- Waveland to Irving Park
• Addison- Wilton to Clark- Both sides
• Addison – North side Only- Clark to Southport
• Irving Park – Clark to Seminary- Both sides
• Eddy– Clark to first alley west- Both sides
• Newport– Clark to first alley west- Both sides
• Cornelia– Clark to first alley west- Both sides
• Patterson– Clark to Racine- Both sides

Full Street Closures- June 10th through June 16th 

• Sheffield – Addison to Waveland (Except Fire Lane)
• Waveland – Sheffield to Kenmore  (Except Fire Lane)

Parking Restrictions for Concert Setup and Take Down June 10th through June 16th

• Grace– Racine to Green Lot Entrance – North side only
• Sheffield– 3700-3721 North – Both sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

What to expect as concert setup and take down occurs:

• Trucks, cranes, forklifts, etc. will line up on Waveland and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded to move materials into the Ballpark.
• Trucks will be traveling from both Irving Park between Clark and Sheridan/Sheffield and the Camry Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark during both setup and take-down.
• Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
• Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as concert setup and take down occurs.
• Wrigley Field lights will be on OVERNIGHT June 14th through June 16th.

Concert Day Highlights

• Residential Permit Parking restrictions will be enforced. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
• Priority towing will take place in all special areas designated as “No Parking.”
• Violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as in bus stops, No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to ticket and tow.
• Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-4CPD-TOW) to report quality of life issues requiring police attention. Please call 911 in cases of emergency.
• General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email at neighbors@cubs.com.
• Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a public safety measure at the discretion of the CPD and/or OEMC before and after concerts. Traffic will be rerouted north/south on Racine/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
• “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. The teams aim to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for them in bright yellow jackets!
• TAILGATING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED. VIOLATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies

When: Tuesday October 2, 2018 at 7:05 p.m.

Where: Wrigley Field

Posted Parking Restrictions at the direction of the Chicago Police Department

• Addison from Clark to Racine (south side) 2:00 p.m. to Midnight
• Addison from Fremont to Wilton (both sides) 4:00 p.m. to Midnight
• Clark from Newport to Cornelia (both sides) 5:00 p.m. to Midnight

• Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
• Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking
• Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
• Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) to report quality of life issues requiring POLICE ATTENTION.
• Please call 911 in cases of emergency.
• General complaints regarding the game should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email neighbors@cubs.com.
• “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community.
• TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
• LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.