Cubs return to Wrigley Field on Friday with live broadcast on Marquee

Chicago rides a hot streak into its home slate.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 31 min read

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Friday at @ofcwrigleyfield! Tune in live on @WatchMarquee. https://t.co/C8Vbxwab2N

What happened: The Chicago Cubs are set to play at Wrigley Field on Friday, with the game carried live on Marquee Sports Network. The club enters the date in the middle of its 2026 regular-season schedule.

Why it matters: The home date lands as Chicago has been surging, having recently reeled off five straight wins. Sustaining that momentum at Wrigley matters for the Cubs' standing in a tight National League Central picture.

By the numbers: During the recent run, the Cubs scored 23 runs in a single game for the first time since 1995 and tied a

What to watch: Watch whether Chicago can extend its winning streak and carry its power surge into the homestand.

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@Cubs Jul 3, 2:14 PM ET

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