1914 - Present Active

Wrigley Field, Chicago

Also known as: Weeghman Park; Cubs Park

📍 Chicago, IL

Wrigley Field is a baseball ballpark in Chicago, IL that has hosted major league games since 1914. It has also been known as Weeghman Park; Cubs Park. Home teams have included Chicago Cubs, Chicago Whales, and Chicago Chi-Feds.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Chicago
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State IL
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 41.948314, -87.655397
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Elevation 599 ft
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Park ID: CHI11

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 41,649 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 55 ft Backstop
📐 16.5 Foul Territory

Configuration from 2024

📝 Notes

CHF:1914-15; CHN:1916-date

📏 Field Dimensions

Wrigley Field — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 355ft Wall: 16 ft
Left Center 363ft Wall: 11 ft
Center Field 400ft Wall: 11 ft
Right Center 381ft Wall: 11 ft
RF Line 353ft Wall: 16 ft

This park has 111 configurations throughout its history.

📜 History & Events

⭐ First Game
Chicago Whales vs. Kansas City Packers: 4/23/1914
Score: 9-1 (CHF)

🏆 Notable Milestones

  • no_hitters
  • trivia

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1914
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Status Still Active
In Use For 113+ years

⚾ Teams Played

110 seasons
Chicago Cubs 108 yrs Chicago Whales 1 yr Chicago Chi-Feds 1 yr

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Wrigley Field at a glance

First used in 1914, Wrigley Field remains active in Chicago, IL. It is also known as Weeghman Park; Cubs Park. Retrosheet's park code for it is CHI11. Elevation is listed at 599 ft. On a map, Wrigley Field sits at 41.948314, -87.655397. As configured in 2024, the park has a capacity of 41,649, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 55 feet behind the plate.

In feet, the dimensions panel reads 355 to the left-field corner, wall 16, 363 to left-center, wall 11, 400 to dead center, wall 11, 381 to right-center, wall 11, and 353 to the right-field corner, wall 16. 111 configurations are on file for Wrigley Field. The history panel's first game is Chicago Whales vs. Kansas City Packers: 4/23/1914, final score 9-1 (CHF). The park's first-game record names the starting pitchers as Claude Hendrix (CHF); Chief Johnson (KCF), the first batter as Chet Chadbourne (KCF), and the first hit as John Potts (KCF). Wrigley Field was home to the Chicago Cubs (108 yrs), the Chicago Whales (1 yr), and the Chicago Chi-Feds (1 yr). The team table runs from the 2024 Chicago Cubs back to the 1914 Chicago Chi-Feds. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1918 Chicago Cubs went 84-45, the best mark.

Wrigley Field: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Wrigley Field open?
Wrigley Field hosted its first documented major league game in 1914.
Where is Wrigley Field?
Wrigley Field is in Chicago, IL.
Which teams played at Wrigley Field?
Home clubs at this park include Chicago Cubs, Chicago Whales, and Chicago Chi-Feds.
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