Cubs Announce Sale Time for One-Game Playoff vs. Brewers
Tickets will be on sale via the team's website on Sunday night, and in person and over the phone Monday
By James Neveau ••
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Fans looking to secure tickets to the Chicago Cubs' one-game tiebreaker against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field will have to act fast.
Season ticket holders already had a chance to purchase tickets to the game, and other fans looking to buy tickets to the possible one-game playoff will be able to do so at 7:30 p.m. Sunday night.
Fans will be able to buy tiebreaker tickets online at that time, but there will also be a chance to purchase tickets in person at Wrigley Field. Those tickets will go on sale at the ticket office near the Wrigley Field marquee at 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning.
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Fans will also be able to buy tickets via phone beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday. Those fans looking to purchase tickets using that method are asked to call 1-800-THE-CUBS.
First pitch for the game is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. at the Friendly Confines. The winner of the game will advance to the National League Division Series, while the loser heads to the National League Wild Card Game on Tuesday night.
