Cubs likely to fall short of 3 million tickets sold this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

As the 2026 season approaches its conclusion, the Chicago Cubs are on track to sell approximately 2,828,000 tickets, missing the three million milestone. With only four home games left, they would need paid attendance of over 43,000 in each to reach that figure. Weather has been cited as a factor, impacting both attendance and overall crowd sizes compared to last year's figures. The team performed well in 2025, selling over three million tickets, bolstered by games in Tokyo, but 2026 has seen lower average attendance figures. The Cubs hope to host a Wild Card series as their season nears its end.
- •Cubs sold 2,828,000 tickets with four games remaining.
- •Paid attendance must exceed 43,000 for record achievement.
- •Weather has negatively impacted attendance in 2026.
- •Cubs had 22 dates over 40,000 last season; only 12 this year.
- •Team hopes to host a Wild Card series in October.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Cubs won’t get to 3 million tickets sold this year
"The Cubs will fall a bit short of the milestone.
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