The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) Central Division. Established in 1876, the Cubs are one of the oldest franchises in MLB history. They have played their home games at Wrigley Field since 1916, a ballpark famous for its ivy-covered outfield walls, manually operated scoreboard, and rooftop seating beyond the stadium’s walls.
The Cubs have won three World Series championships (1907, 1908, and 2016), as of February 2025. Their 2016 title ended a 108-year championship drought, the longest in MLB history, and was highlighted by a Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in extra innings. The team has experienced multiple eras of success, including back-to-back pennants in the early 1900s, dominance in the 1930s, and playoff runs in the 2000s and 2010s. After a long period of struggles known as the "Curse of the Billy Goat", the Cubs rebuilt under Theo Epstein (former president of the Chicago Cubs), winning the 2016 World Series.
Chicago Cubs' Spring Training schedule in 2025
The MLB spring season is generally the preseason that precedes the regular season and postseason. Under spring training, the veterans get to develop themselves further before beginning of the regular season. Similarly, the newcomers get a chance to prove themselves and become a part of the team. The spring training or the preseason takes place in Florida and Arizona. The MLB Spring Training are divided into the Grapefruit League and the Cactus League.
The Chicago Cubs are a member of the Cactus League in 2025 MLB spring training. They will play their spring training games at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, which is the home stadium of Chicago Cubs for Spring Training, and Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. Here is the schedule of the Chicago Cubs spring training games in 2025, as per MLB's official website:
| Date | Vs. | Time (CST) |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2:05 PM CST |
| February 21, 2025 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2:05 PM CST |
| February 22, 2025 | Chicago White Sox | 2:05 PM CST |
| February 23, 2025 | Texas Rangers | 2:05 PM CST |
| February 24, 2025 | San Diego Padres | TBD |
| February 25, 2025 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 2:05 PM CST |
| February 26, 2025 | San Francisco Giants | TBD |
| February 27, 2025 | Los Angeles Angels | 2:05 PM CST |
| February 28, 2025 | Texas Rangers | TBD |
| March 1, 2025 | Cleveland Guardians | 2:05 PM CST |
| March 1, 2025 | Kansas City Royals | 7:05 PM CST |
| March 2, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds | 2:05 PM CST |
| March 3, 2025 | Arizona Diamondbacks | TBD |
| March 4, 2025 | San Diego Padres | 2:05 PM CST |
| March 6, 2025 | Kansas City Royals | 7:05 PM CST |
| March 7, 2025 | Chicago White Sox | 2:05 PM CST |
| March 8, 2025 | Seattle Mariners | 2:05 PM CST |
| March 9, 2025 | San Francisco Giants | 3:05 PM CDT |
| March 10, 2025 | Cleveland Guardians | TBD |
| March 11, 2025 | Milwaukee Brewers | 3:05 PM CDT |
| March 21, 2025 | San Diego Padres | 3:05 PM CDT |
| March 22, 2025 | Colorado Rockies | 3:05 PM CDT |
| March 23, 2025 | Oakland Athletics | 3:05 PM CDT |
| March 24, 2025 | Atlanta Braves | 3:05 PM CDT |
| March 25, 2025 | Atlanta Braves | 3:05 PM CDT |
| March 27, 2025 | @Arizona Diamondbacks | TBD |
| March 28, 2025 | @Arizona Diamondbacks | TBD |
| March 29, 2025 | @Arizona Diamondbacks | TBD |
| March 30, 2025 | @Arizona Diamondbacks | TBD |
| March 31, 2025 | @Arizona Diamondbacks | TBD |
Chicago Cubs’ Roster 2025
Here is a complete roster of players active for the 2025 MLB season, as per MLB's official website:
| Position | Player Name | B/T | DOB |
| Pitchers | Javier Assad | R/R | 07/30/1997 |
| Matthew Boyd | L/L | 02/02/1991 | |
| Ben Brown | R/R | 09/09/1999 | |
| Porter Hodge | R/R | 02/21/2001 | |
| Gavin Hollowell | R/R | 11/04/1997 | |
| Shota Imanaga | L/L | 09/01/1993 | |
| Caleb Kilian | R/R | 06/02/1997 | |
| Luke Little | L/L | 08/30/2000 | |
| Julian Merryweather | R/R | 10/14/1991 | |
| Tyson Miller | R/R | 07/29/1995 | |
| Eli Morgan | R/R | 05/13/1996 | |
| Jack Neely | R/R | 06/05/2000 | |
| Daniel Palencia | R/R | 02/05/2000 | |
| Nate Pearson | R/R | 08/20/1996 | |
| Cody Poteet | R/R | 07/30/1994 | |
| Ryan Pressly | R/R | 12/15/1988 | |
| Colin Rea | R/R | 07/01/1990 | |
| Ethan Roberts | R/R | 07/04/1997 | |
| Justin Steele | L/L | 07/11/1995 | |
| Jameson Taillon | R/R | 11/18/1991 | |
| Caleb Thielbar | R/L | 01/31/1987 | |
| Keegan Thompson | R/R | 03/13/1995 | |
| Jordan Wicks | L/L | 09/01/1999 | |
| Rob Zastryzny | R/L | 03/26/1992 | |
| Catchers | Miguel Amaya | R/R | 03/09/1999 |
| Carson Kelly | R/R | 07/14/1994 | |
| Infielders | Jon Berti | R/R | 01/22/1990 |
| Vidal Bruján | S/R | 02/09/1998 | |
| Michael Busch | L/R | 11/09/1997 | |
| Benjamin Cowles | R/R | 02/15/2000 | |
| Nico Hoerner | R/R | 05/13/1997 | |
| Dansby Swanson | R/R | 02/11/1994 | |
| Gage Workman | L/R | 10/24/1999 | |
| Outfielders | Kevin Alcántara | R/R | 07/12/2002 |
| Owen Caissie | L/R | 07/08/2002 | |
| Alexander Canario | R/R | 05/07/2000 | |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | L/L | 03/25/2002 | |
| Ian Happ | S/R | 08/12/1994 | |
| Seiya Suzuki | R/R | 08/18/1994 | |
| Kyle Tucker | L/R | 01/17/1997 |
FAQ's on Chicago Cubs
A. The Chicago Cubs' Spring Training for 2025 starts on February 20, 2025, with their first game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.
A. The Chicago Cubs hold their Spring Training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona.
A. The Chicago Cubs represent the Cactus League in their spring training games.
A. The Chicago Cubs' manager is Craig Counsell. He was hired as the team manager on November 6, 2023, on a five year contract.
