Cubs warn fans after fight breaks out during Crosstown Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Chicago Cubs issued a warning to fans attending Tuesday's game against the White Sox after a brawl occurred in the bleachers on Monday night. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, according to the team's statement emphasizing fan safety. Several individuals were escorted out of Wrigley Field following the incident. The game started at 7:05 p.m., and a rain delay occurred late in the match after the Cubs won 7-5 in the previous game on Monday, where Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career walk-off homerun.
- •Cubs face White Sox in Crosstown Classic on Tuesday night.
- •Multiple fans were removed from Wrigley Field following a brawl.
- •Cubs prioritize fan safety in their statement.
- •Previous game saw Cubs win 7-5 in 10 innings.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a walk-off homer in the Monday game.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs warn Crosstown Classic attendees about behavior after fight breaks out in bleachers
"The Chicago Cubs are warning fans that disruptive behavior will not be tolerated at Tuesday night's cross-town match-up with the White Sox.
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