A Guide To Chicago Cubs World Series Home Games
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The World Series comes to Chicago this weekend for Games 3, 4, and 5. The city is ready for the celebration, but are you prepared?
Here is a Guide to the Chicago Cubs World Series Home Games.
World Series Schedule - Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians
- Game 3: 7:08 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, HOME
- Game 4: 7:08 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, HOME
- Game 5: 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, HOME,
- Game 6: 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, AWAY, if necessary
- Game 7: 7:08 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, AWAY, if necessary
Street Closures - Approximately 3 Hours Before The Game:
- Clark from Irving Park to Belmont
- Addison from Halsted to Racine
Fans and residents around the ballpark should be aware that additional street closures may occur, as needed, for public safety.
Alderman Tom Tunney advised residents in the area that arterial streets between Belmont and Irving Park, and between Halsted and Southport may be closed to vehicles at the discretion of Chicago police and the Office of Emergency Management and Communication.
"A secondary perimeter put in place at start of home games to restrict traffic to local residents only," said Rich Guidice of the Office of Emergency Management and Communications. "Motorists will have to provide photo ID with proof of address to enter."
Parking Restrictions:
No parking is allowed on the following streets beginning Tuesday, Oct. 25 at noon until Thursday, Oct. 27, at 4 a.m., as well as Friday, Oct. 28 at noon through Monday, Oct. 31 at 4.a.m.
- Clark from Aldine to Irving Park (both sides)
- Sheffield from Grace to Roscoe (both sides)
- Addison from Halsted to Southport (both sides)
- Racine from Clark to Roscoe (both sides)
- Irving Park from Clark to Seminary (both sides)
- Eddy from Clark to Racine
- Cornelia from Clark to Racine
- Newport from Clark to Racine
- Waveland from Wilton to Racine
- Patterson from Racine to Clark
- Clifton from Grace to Waveland
- Kenmore from Grace to Waveland
- Seminary from Grace to Waveland
- Grace from Clark to Wilton
- Waveland from Clark to Wilton
- Seminary from Newport to Eddy
- Cornelia from Wilton to Sheffield
- Inner Lake Shore Drive, east side of the street from Belmont to Addison
- Waveland, south side of the street from Fremont to Halsted
From Friday, Oct. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 2 motorists and residents can also expect parking restrictions, from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily on the following streets:
-Webster from Sheffield to Bissel
-Lincoln from Webster to Fullerton
- Division from State to Dearborn
- Hubbarb from State to LaSalle
- Wells from North Avenue to Division
- Kinzie from State to Clark
- Waveland from Fremont to Halsted (south side) *Friday, Oct. 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Limo, Uber, Lyft and Taxi:
-Limousines and ride share services must drop-off and pick-up on Irving Park Road between Clark and Seminary.
-Taxis will be stalled near Addison and Racine and Addison and Halsted.
CTA Service:
The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for the Chicago Cubs World Series home games.
CTA plans to provide additional service for Games 3, 4, and 5.
Red Line: Additional train service will be provided leading up to first pitch through the end of the game. Addison Red Line, which is wheelchair accessible, is closest station to Wrigley Field.
Yellow Line: Train service between Howard and Skokie will be extended until 2 a.m.
Bus: Additional service on the No. 80 Irving Park and the No. 152 Addison will be available starting about three hours before the game begins. There will also be extra service available after the game for approximately one hour. The No. 8 Halsted and No. 22 Clark routes are also a good way to get to the game.
*Purchase Fare Early: The CTA recommends that customers purchase fares in advance to decrease travel times and avoid long lines at rail station vending machines.
Parking:
- Residential Permit Parking will be in effect and strictly enforced. Cubs Night Game Tow Zone is in effect from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations will be ticketed and towed.
- Residents who try to sell their parking permits or other permits issued for parking programs will be fined up to $1,500.
- Tailgating and alcohol consumption on public property is prohibited. *Police officers will set up security check point with a couple blocks of the field and alcohol will be confiscated.
- The Cubs Hotline is open one hour before the game and two hours after. Residents are encouraged to contact either the Night Game Hotline, 1-866-427-3869, or 911 to report problems and issues.
Prohibited Items insides the ballpark:
- Alcohol
- Bags exceeding 16" x 16" x 8"
- Brooms
- Containers - cans, glass, hard-sided coolers, thermoses or flasks
- Illegal drugs
- Inflatables
- Laser pointers
- Nets
- Noise makers
- Non-factory sealed plastic bottles
- Portable stadium seats
- Selfie sticks
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
- Weapons of any kind
*All bags are subject to inspection
Security:
From additional officers in the streets to a widened perimeter, officials said they have the right plan in place to keep the area secure.
"Over 1,000 Chicago Police officers," Police Supt. Eddie Johnson says.
A CPD memo said officers should be ready to work a 12-hour day and should have soft body armor with them, as well as a helmet, baton and rain gear.
"Time off, aside from personal days and previously approved furlough days, will not be granted to any member of the department," the memo said.
"Security during the entire series will be very high," Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said.
Parking restrictions will be in place around Wrigley Field. Police officers will set up security check point with a couple blocks of the field and alcohol will be confiscated.
A traffic security perimeter will also be set up for all World Series home games.
"A secondary perimeter will be put into effect at the start of all home games," said Rich Guidice, Office of Emergency Management and Communication. "To restrict incoming traffic to residents only. Motorists will have to provide a photo ID with proof of address to enter."
The Cubs will also have additional security inside and outside the ballpark to help with the efforts.
"If you don't have a ticket to the event, we encourage you to gather with friends, order some food and celebrate at home in your neighborhood. Traffic will be very heavy around Wrigleyville," Johnson said.
Officials are also reminding everyone that using drones in public spaces in Chicago is illegal, and anyone caught using one will be arrested.
Uniformed and undercover officers will be working the game. They will be aided by canines, mounted officers and the city's array of surveillance cameras.
It is all in the hopes of keeping any celebrations peaceful.
Scaling poles, barricades or equipment is prohibited. Violators risk arrest.
Bars are also taking precautions. Murphy's Bleachers plan to remove tables and chairs from the patio as a security measure.
All Wrigleyville bars will also serve all drinks in plastic cups; no aluminum cans or glass bottles allowed.
Fake Tickets:
Cubs postseason tickets have been a big ticket, and even bigger for the World Series with some tickets over $10,000. The Better Business Bureau reminds shoppers that if you see a deal that looks to good to be true, it probably is.
The BBB warns fans to only buy them from a reputable ticket broker, retailer or licensed site. Be sure that the MLB's official hologram and license is on the ticket.
Also a reminder, as all big purchases, buy with a credit card, so that if you do get scammed, you can dispute the charge with the credit card company.
The Cubs also sent out a warning to fans about posting pictures of tickets online and on social media. By posting pictures, scammers can easily duplicate the ticket and resell.
