The Cubs’ efforts to host the 2027 All-Star Recreation look like “gaining momentum,” writes Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Bruce Levine of 670 The Rating reported on Thursday afternoon that the sport “will probably be awarded” to the Cubs later this summer season, however a staff spokesperson subsequently informed reporters that no choice has been finalized.
In any case, it’s clear the Cubs are hoping for the Midsummer Traditional to be held at Wrigley Area. Mooney writes that MLB has safety issues round internet hosting the occasion within the tightly-packed Wrigleyville neighborhood.
Fran Spielman of The Chicago Solar-Instances wrote on Wednesday that an alderman launched an ordinance within the Metropolis Council for an approximate $30MM mission to widen the sidewalks and set up safety bollards across the stadium. If permitted, the Cubs would pay a minimum of $8MM, whereas the state of Illinois would contribute $12MM and the town would pay not more than $10MM. That plan isn’t conditional on the Cubs internet hosting the All-Star Recreation however would seemingly strengthen their bid for the festivities.
Wrigley Area has hosted the All-Star Recreation on three events, most lately in 1990. (The sport was final held in Chicago on the White Sox’s dwelling park in 2003.) This yr’s festivities will probably be at Atlanta’s Truist Park, whereas the 2026 recreation will probably be at Residents Financial institution Park in Philadelphia as a part of the celebration of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary. MLB usually declares the host cities two years upfront — although the Philadelphia recreation was determined lengthy earlier than that. Commissioner Rob Manfred stated in February 2024 that the Cubs and Blue Jays have been into account for future internet hosting assignments.
