It’s officially MLB Opening Day for 2026 — and it’s the Chicago Cubs home opener at Wrigley Field, too. The Cubs are entering the 2026 season with high hopes. Last year, the team rallied to reach postseason for the first time since 2020.

The Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals at 1:20 p.m. Thursday at Wrigley Field on Opening Day around MLB, and the vibes to start this Cubs season feel similar to the vibes to start a certain season exactly 10 years ago.

The Cubs are an intriguing team ahead of the 2026 MLB season, but how can fans watch their games this year? Despite being one of two baseball teams located in Chicago, the Cubs have one of the biggest fan bases in the sport.

Starting Wednesday, Marquee is available for Hulu + Live TV subscribers. Additionally, Marquee can be streamed live directly through Amazon’s Prime Video app via a monthly subscription ($19.99) that will include Cubs games, pregame and postgame coverage and all other Marquee programming.

It’s almost Opening Day for the Chicago Cubs, and fans will pack into Wrigley Field to see if the team can improve on its 2025 performance.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from March 26, 2026 on ESPN.

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