CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Although opening day at Wrigley Field might seem eons away, Cubs fans can whet their baseball appetites this weekend.
The three-day Cubs convention kicks off this evening at the Sheraton Grand Chicago with the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. The brainchild of former Cubs executive John McDonough, the first convention was held in 1986 and has allowed one of baseball’s most rabid fan bases the chance to rub elbows with their diamond heroes from past and present. The weekend is packed with autograph sessions, Q&A panels, and even a youth baseball clinic.
This year marks the first Cubs winter meet and greet in three years, since the pandemic began in 2020.
Friday and weekend passes, as well hotel accommodations remain available.
Here is full itinerary for the 2023 Cubs Convention:
Friday, January 13, 2023
5-6 p.m. Marquee Sports Network: Red Carpet Special
6-7 p.m. Opening Ceremony – Main Sheraton Ballroom
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Arrive early to secure your seat!
7:15-7:45 p.m. Surprise Signings, Stages C-F – Cubs Alley
7:30-9:30 p.m. Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster presented by Budweiser
Main Sheraton Ballroom
10-11 p.m. Harry Carayoke presented by Budweiser
Budweiser Chi Bar – Sheraton Lobby
Saturday, January 14, 2023
AUTOGRAPHS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Cubs Alley
SESSIONS:
9-9:45 a.m. The Ricketts Family session
Main Sheraton Ballroom
10-10:45 a.m. Baseball Operations Update with Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Panelists: Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins
11-11:45 a.m. Ross and the Coaches
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Panelists: David Ross, Willie Harris, Tommy Hottovy, Dustin Kelly & Mike Napoli
12-12:55 p.m. The Compound Podcast with Ian Happ – Live Recording
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Panelists: Tucker Barnhart, Cody Bellinger, Yan Gomes, Mark Grace & Nico Hoerner
1-1:45 p.m. On the Mound
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Panelists: Kyle Hendricks, Adrian Sampson, Drew Smyly, Jameson Taillon, Keegan Thompson & Hayden Wesneski
2-2:45 p.m. Business Operations Update – Presented by Wintrust
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Panelists: Crane Kenney, David Cromwell and Colin Faulkner
3-4 p.m. Kids Only Press Conference presented by Advocate Children’s Hospital
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Panelists: Adbert Alzolay, Brad Boxberger, Brandon Hughes, Christopher Morel, Justin Steele & Patrick Wisdom
4:15-5 p.m. The Road to Wrigley with Cubs Minor League Prospects
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Panelists: Dan Kantrovitz, Ben Brown, Brennen Davis, Chase Strump, Daniel Palencia, DJ Herz, Ed Howard, Jordan Nwogu, Jordan Wicks, Kevin Alcantara, Matt Mervis, Miguel Amaya, Owen Caissie, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ryan Jensen
7:30-10 p.m. Cubs Bingo presented by Budweiser
Main Sheraton Ballroom
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
10-11 p.m. Harry Carayoke presented by Budweiser
Budweiser Chi Bar – Sheraton Lobby
Sunday, January 15, 2023 9 a.m. to Noon
AUTOGRAPHS: 9 a.m. to Noon – Cubs Alley
YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC: 9-11:30 a.m. – Main Sheraton Ballroom
*Pre-registration required to participate.
Registration is full at this time. To join the waitlist email cubsrbi@cubs.com.
CLARK’S CLUBHOUSE: 9 a.m. to Noon – Chicago Ballrooms VIII-X
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