Wrigley Field to Host Historic First Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic
Written by Site Hub on March 2, 2026
Published: Feb. 25, 2026
Source: BET
The article reports that Wrigley Field will host the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic on May 2. The event is described as the first time Historically Black Colleges and Universities will compete at Wrigley Field, featuring a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup between Prairie View A&M University and Alabama A&M University. The story says the game will be played under the lights after a Chicago Cubs afternoon game and will be free to attend, with tickets required. It notes Wrigley Field’s connection to baseball history, including that it is described as the only remaining ballpark where Jackie Robinson played, and references ties to Negro Leagues history. The piece includes comments attributed to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts about the significance of the event.
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