Cubs to move 2015 season opener to Sunday, April 5

Game will mark the first Opening Night in Wrigley Field history,
remainder of series vs. Cardinals features adjustments

CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs and ESPN today announced that the 2015 opener at Wrigley Field has been moved to Sunday, April 5 to accommodate Major League Baseball's Opening Night and an exclusive national television broadcast. The game vs. the St. Louis Cardinals is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. and air on ESPN2.

This will mark the first Opening Night in Wrigley Field history.

Due to this shift, the Cubs-Cardinals opening series will be adjusted as follows:

Sunday, April 5: 7:05 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Monday, April 6: OFF DAY

Tuesday, April 7: 7:05 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Wednesday, April 8: 1:20 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Thursday, April 9: OFF DAY