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Cubs and White Sox fans brawl during game at Wrigley Field

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Cubs and White Sox fans brawl during game at Wrigley Field

Summary

A significant brawl broke out among fans of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox in the bleachers at Wrigley Field during their matchup on August 17. The altercation escalated late in the game, requiring a large security presence to intervene. This rivalry was intensified as both teams vie for playoff positions this season. The Cubs defeated the White Sox, 7-5, with Pete Crow-Armstrong making history as the first Major Leaguer since 2010 to hit a leadoff and a walk-off home run in the same game. Visual footage of the brawl has circulated widely online, highlighting ongoing tensions between the fanbases.

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Key Details

•Cubs win 7-5 against White Sox on August 17.
•Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a leadoff and walk-off home run.
•Fan brawl occurred in the right field bleachers.
•Security had to break up the large altercation.
•Rivalry heightened as both teams seek playoff spots.

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2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs and White Sox fans brawl in Wrigley Field bleachers, and even the players noticed
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