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South 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].