The annual Cubs Convention will be held his weekend, Friday through Sunday, Jan. 16-18, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Hopefully, the Cubs will have announced the Alex Bregman signing by then and he’ll make his first appearance as a Cub.
Beyond that, at this year’s convention many events will be focused on the club’s 150th anniversary as a National League franchise and the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 World Series championship.
There are several new additions to the Convention schedule this year to celebrate that 150th anniversary. They include:
Watching compelling footage in a new Theater Room that will spotlight notable players and moments in team history.View a special 150th anniversary archive exhibit with memorabilia from the Cubs and Wrigley Field Archives.And of course, merch: You can check out a limited-edition merchandise collection including jerseys with a 150th anniversary uniform patch.
CubsCon will also kick off fan voting for the Cubs 150th Anniversary Team presented by motorola razr. This special roster will honor legendary players who helped shape Cubs history, and fans can vote for who should be included. Voting opens at noon CT Friday, January 16, at www.cubs.com/150th and closes Saturday, April 25, at 6:15 p.m. CT. Honorees will be announced during the 2026 regular season.
Additionally, Season Ticket Holders can get a first look at the club’s new partnership with Southwest Airlines® through the Southwest Club, located in the main lobby.
Here are some of the highlights of CubsCon beyond the anniversary festivities.
As always, the convention will begin with an Opening Ceremony on Friday where Cubs players, coaches and alumni will be introduced and the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees will be revealed. Afterward, fans can tune in to the late night-style talk show Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster or belt out a tune at Harry Carayoke.
There will be a number of panel discussions on Saturday, headlined by a 2016 World Series Team Reunion featuring alumni from the historic championship team, a Remembering Ryno panel honoring the late Ryne Sandberg and the beloved Kids Only Press Conference.
Returning sessions include the Baseball Operations Update with Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins and A Sit Down with Craig Counsell, and a live taping of The Compound podcast with Cubs outfielder Ian Happ. The popular Cubs Chats series also returns, covering a range of topics from baseball fundamentals to life and career insights off the field.
Later, guests can mingle and enjoy a beverage with Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts at a reception Saturday afternoon. Fan-favorite activities Cubs Bingo and Harry Carayoke will wrap up the evening.
To close out the weekend, young baseball and softball players can sharpen their skills in a hands-on youth baseball and softball clinic led by players, alumni and Cubs Nike RBI coaches Sunday, January 18. The clinic is currently sold out and will only be open to those who have preregistered.
The Cubs will also celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, January 18, during a thoughtful panel discussion on his enduring impact.
Cubs Convention staples such as the Cubs Authentics auction, Cubs Charities meet and greets with current and former Cubs players and countless autograph sessions will take place throughout the weekend.
The Cubs say hotel packages and weekend passes are sold out. To view an up-to-date schedule, please visit www.cubs.com/convention. A portion of the proceeds from Cubs Convention will benefit Cubs Charities and its mission to level the playing field for Chicago’s youth and families.