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StoryMarquee Sports Network to air 14 South Bend Cubs games in 2026, starting Opening Night
South Bend’s TV slate is set: Marquee Sports Network will televise 14 Cubs games in 2026, opening with the Friday, April 3 home date against Quad Cities at 7:05 p.m. ET. Brendan King and Tyler Reidy will be on the broadcast throughout the package. [1]The full list of televised dates is posted alongside the 2026 schedule, with dates and times subject to change. Opening Night vs. Quad Cities headlines the early slate, with additional broadcasts spread across spring and summer. [1][3]Fans can keep up with game recaps, homestand notes and promotions all season on the club’s news hub. [2]
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StoryCubs clinch postseason with 6–4 over Peoria; six straight series wins at Four Winds Field
South Bend punched its ticket to the Midwest League postseason with a 6–4 win over Peoria on June 13, a result that locked in a playoff berth at Four Winds Field. [1]The week began with a 6–3 series-opening victory on June 9 that trimmed the magic number to four. [2] Two days later, the Cubs closed the set in style, rolling 10–3 on June 14 for a sixth straight series win at home. [4] The surge built on a come-from-behind 7–5 series finale over Fort Wayne on May 31 that closed out May with momentum. [3]
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StorySouth Bend Cubs to host ‘Holiday Lights on the Diamond’ at Four Winds Field this fall
The South Bend Cubs will debut Holiday Lights on the Diamond at Four Winds Field this fall, presented in partnership with Central Midwest Carpenters and Visit South Bend Mishawaka. [1]The seasonal showcase adds a new community touch to the ballpark’s calendar as fans look ahead to off-field festivities alongside the Midwest League slate. [1] For updates and event details as they are posted, check the club’s official news hub and local coverage. [2][3]
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StoryFour Winds Field adds new eats, bars and fan spaces for 2026; $48M upgrade on deck
South Bend is reshaping the gameday crawl for 2026: a reworked concourse layout—made possible by removing concourse‑level indoor suites—opens room for more permanent stands and portable carts [1].Highlights on the menu: the left‑field Franx Hot Dog Cart with Chicago dogs, brats and rotating Opponent Dogs; a cantina with quesadillas and Mexican street tacos; a Grab & Go for staples; local favorite GOAT Ice Cream; a 3 Floyds tap at the Deluxe Dugout; and expanded sips from customizable dirty soda to the return of Opponent Cocktails [1].Behind the scenes, the Event Building’s kitchen in left field is now more than triple its former size, boosting catering and capacity for larger crowds [1]. On the build‑out side, a $48 million renovation slated for 2026 adds a new second level, an event center and a rooftop bar overlooking the field [2].Club previews ahead of Opening Day spotlight what’s new for fans around Four Winds Field and the production crew dialing in the in‑game show [3][4]. It’s a bigger, busier ballpark—just in time for Opening Day 2026.
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StoryMinor League wrap: South Bend powers past Peoria 10–4 as Hartshorn finds his swing
South Bend kept the line moving in mid‑July, belting past Peoria 10–4 with a stack of extra‑base hits to take control of the set [1].Josiah Hartshorn answered with a no‑doubt homer and looked back in rhythm as the Cubs continued to pile on wins [2]. The week also featured a clean‑sheet win to clinch the series over the Chiefs and a gritty 7–5 extra‑inning result at Cedar Rapids earlier in the swing [3][4].With the rotation setting the tone and the back end finishing frames, South Bend’s July push has them well positioned heading into the next homestand.
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StorySouth Bend Cubs roster and staff: Wasinger leads the 2026 group at High‑A
Daniel Wasinger is listed as Manager for South Bend, with hitting coaches Chris Pieters and Nate Spears, pitching coaches JC Bonilla and Henry Haack, and performance coach Max Anastasio on the staff [1][2].Among the current player group: pitchers Ethan Bell, Jackson Brockett, and Pierce Coppola; catchers Michael Carico and Dilan Granadillo; infielders Angel Cepeda, Jose Escobar, and Matt Halbach; and outfielders Josiah Hartshorn and Kane Kepley. Left‑hander Evan Aschenbeck is on the full‑season injured list, while outfielder Kade Snell is on the 7‑day IL [1][2].
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StorySouth Bend Cubs release 2026 schedule; home opener Apr. 3–5 vs. Quad Cities
The 2026 schedule is on the board, and South Bend will open at Four Winds Field the weekend of April 3–5 against the Quad Cities River Bandits [1]. The Midwest League keeps its series‑based format with league‑wide Monday off‑days and a midseason All‑Star break built into the calendar [1][4].Home first pitch times follow the familiar rhythm: Tuesday–Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon matinees, with select early Saturday home dates moving to 4:05 p.m. ET and several Education Day/weekday matinees on the docket [1][3]. A summer slate of postgame fireworks returns as part of the promotional lineup [1].Season and partial plans are available, with single‑game on‑sale details to be announced closer to Opening Day [1]. Fans can grab a printable schedule on the team site and check game‑by‑game listings on the MiLB schedule page [2][3].
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StorySouth Bend Cubs open 2026 at renovated Four Winds Field; first pitch 7:05 vs Quad Cities
Opening Night is set: the South Bend Cubs welcome the Quad Cities River Bandits on Friday, April 3, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. at Four Winds Field [2][3]. The ballpark debuts a sweeping renovation featuring a new upper level with premium indoor seating and expanded concessions, capped by what is billed as the largest fireworks show in club history [1].Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with roughly 300 additional parking spaces available in the Studebaker lot and a free shuttle running fans to the park to ease pregame traffic [1].The opening series runs April 3–5, kicking off a full Midwest League slate that stretches into early September. The complete game-by-game schedule is live for fans planning road trips and homestands alike [2][4].Home start times for 2026 largely hold to the familiar rhythm: Tuesday through Saturday at 7:05 p.m., Sundays at 2:05 p.m., with select matinees sprinkled in. Opening Night’s first pitch is locked for 7:05 p.m. [3].With a polished new look and downtown energy behind it, Four Winds Field is primed to showcase the upgrades as the Cubs embark on 2026 against a familiar foe from the West Division [1][2].
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StorySouth Bend Cubs: High‑A home at Four Winds Field with roots back to 1988
The South Bend Cubs play their home games at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium and compete in the Midwest League as the Chicago Cubs’ High‑A affiliate [1][2].The franchise dates to 1988. Before adopting the Cubs identity, the club sketched out eras as the South Bend White Sox and the South Bend Silver Hawks, charting a steady through‑line for pro ball in the city [1].Fans can gear up at the Cubs Den Team Store on site and online, a year‑round outlet for caps, jerseys, and gameday essentials [3]. Four Winds Field’s downtown setting remains a reliable summer destination for Cubs prospects and South Bend baseball diehards alike [2].
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StorySouth Bend trims magic number with 6–3 over Peoria; 9–0 rout at Wisconsin fuels push
South Bend took the series opener from the Peoria Chiefs 6–3 at Four Winds Field on June 9, a result that shaved the club’s magic number to four as the postseason chase tightens [1].The charge gathered steam in mid-May with a 9–0 road blanking at Neuroscience Group Field against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a wire-to-wire win that underlined the Cubs’ form heading into June [2].