Chicago Cubs

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150 seasons | 11419-10837 (.513) | 3 Championships

The Chicago Cubs have played since 1876, a total of 150 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 11,419-10,837 (.513). They have won 3 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Chicago White Stockings, Chicago Colts, Chicago Orphans, and Chicago Cubs.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
L (Losses):
Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
Win% (Winning Percentage):
Wins divided by games decided.

Data updated

πŸ† Championships (3)

2016 Chicago Cubs 4-3
1908 Chicago Cubs 4-1
1907 Chicago Cubs 4-0

πŸ“Š Quick Stats

150 Seasons
11419 Wins
10837 Losses
.513 Win %
3 Titles
24 Playoffs

πŸ“ˆ Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA β€” 1876 .336 27% above the 1876 NL average (.265)
Worst BA β€” 2020 .220 11% below the 2020 NL average (.246)
Best ERA β€” 1907 1.73 30% better than the 1907 NL average (2.46)
Worst ERA β€” 1894 5.72 7% worse than the 1894 NL average (5.33)
Most R β€” 1894 1056 7% above the 1894 NL average (983 R)
Fewest R β€” 2020 265 6% below the 2020 NL average (282 R)

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⭐ All-Time Leaders

πŸ† Playoff History (31)

2025
Chicago Cubs NLDS1
Lost
2025
Chicago Cubs NLWC2
Won
2020
Chicago Cubs NLWC3
Lost
2018 Lost
2017 Lost
2017
Chicago Cubs NLDS2
Won
2016 Won
2016
Chicago Cubs NLDS1
Won
2016 Won
2015 Lost
2015
Chicago Cubs NLDS1
Won
2015 Won
2008
Chicago Cubs NLDS1
Lost
2007
Chicago Cubs NLDS1
Lost
2003 Lost
2003
Chicago Cubs NLDS2
Won
1998
Chicago Cubs NLDS1
Lost
1989 Lost
1984 Lost
1945 Lost
1938 Lost
1935 Lost
1932 Lost
1929 Lost
1918 Lost
1910 Lost
1908 Won
1907 Won
1906 Lost

πŸ“… Season History

150 seasons on record

Franchise History

Wins per season β€” gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.

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Chicago Cubs: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Chicago Cubs won?
The Chicago Cubs have won 3 World Series titles.
What is the all-time record of the Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs are 11,419-10,837 (.513) all-time across 150 seasons.
When were the Chicago Cubs founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1876, and its last was 2025.
What was the best season in Chicago Cubs history?
By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1885, when the team went 87-25.
Have the Chicago Cubs always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Chicago White Stockings, Chicago Colts, Chicago Orphans, and Chicago Cubs.