Cubs Dropping Giant Bobbleheads Across Chicago for Free Tickets Thursday

If you’re a Cubs fan in Rockford, you might want to consider calling in “strategically unavailable” on Thursday.

In honor of single-game tickets going on sale Friday, the Chicago Cubs are celebrating their 150th anniversary as a National League franchise by scattering life-sized bobbleheads across Chicago, and yes, this is real.

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Where to Find the Chicago Cubs Bobbleheads in Chicago

The larger-than-life figures will pop up at:

• 7:30–8 a.m. – Chicago Union Station (Ben Zobrist)
• 8:45–9:15 a.m. – Tribune Tower (Sammy Sosa)
• 10–10:30 a.m. – 875 North Michigan Avenue (Kerry Wood)
• 11:15–11:45 a.m. – DePaul University Lincoln Park campus (giant mystery box + 2016 World Series trophy)

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How Chicago Cubs Fans Can Win Free Tickets

The first 150 people to find each bobblehead (or bobblehead box) will score a pair of regular-season tickets. There will also be complimentary donuts and Cubs-branded gear at every stop.

Why Cubs Fans in Rockford Should Make the Drive

This isn’t just a giveaway. It’s a one-day, city-wide scavenger hunt celebrating 150 years of Cubs history… featuring legends like Kerry Wood, Sammy Sosa, and Ben Zobrist.

Single-game tickets officially go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at cubs.com/tickets.

But if you want free seats?

Thursday morning. Chicago. Don’t be late.

More details at wgntv.com.

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