The Wrigleyville Rooftops are a great way to watch Chicago Cubs Baseball games. Some venues are on Waveland Avenue, which overlook left field, while those along Sheffield Avenue have a view over right field. The rooftops have been around as long as Cubs has been played at Wrigley Field and on the roofs there are bleachers where fan can sit and enjoy the game.
Up until around the 1980’s, the rooftops did not have many spectators, but now it is becoming a fan favorite. As Cubs popularity began to rise in the 1980s, seating structures began to appear and building owners began charging fans to view Cubs games. This was a huge issue with the Cubs management however. The Cubs view this as an infringement upon Cubs baseball as the team was not receiving any proceeds for the fan watching the games on the rooftops. Before Opening Day in 2002, a screen was put up to try and obstruct the view of rooftop viewers. The Cubs made their point and began talking to the rooftops owners about finding a medium.
In 2004, eleven of the thirteen roofs settled with the Cubs, agreeing to pay 17% of gross revenue in exchange for their official endorsement. With the Cubs and neighbors finally reaching an agreement, improvements were being made to the buildings so they were structurally sound and it was a win-win for everyone involved. Today, the Cubs now endorse rooftops as partners on their team page at MLB page.
The rooftops have a capacity of around 200 people and are newly renovated. Each building has their own bar and an elevator to take you to the rooftops. So, if you cannot get tickets inside the park, why not check out the Wrigleyville Rooftops.
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