Cubs Opening Day: Here's what you need to know
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Baseball season is back at Chicago's Wrigley Field as the Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers for Opening Day Thursday.
The Cubs will kick off the season at Wrigley Field at 1:20 p.m. Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Tucker Barnhart, and Trey Mancini are preparing to play their first games at Wrigley Field as members of the home team.
CBS 2's Chris Tye is reporting live from Wrigley Field with just hours before the first pitch.
Gates open 90 minutes before the first pitch. Gates will open two hours before first pitch for Opening Day. You can bring a bag to the ballpark, but it must be smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches in size.
Single game tickets are still available for fans to purchase for Opening Day and for games throughout the regular season. Tickets bundled with commemorative items are also available this year. You can buy tickets www.cubs.com.
The Cubs have more than 50 promotions planned for fans. The first 10,000 fans will get a pin. Giveaways will be offered all season. The giveaways include bobbleheads featuring the statues of Cubs greats. There's also a special jersey for pride featuring rainbow pinstripes.
New this year to Wrigley is Small Cheval in the Budweiser Bleachers. You can also check out the new loaded Greek fries in a souvenir helmet and a burger brat.
Of course, you can still get your Garett's popcorn and a Chicago hotdog.
Businesses in Wrigleyville are gearing up for the crowds. They are stocking up for an anticipated record number of people heading to the ballpark Thursday afternoon.
