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South 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].