Summary
The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals face off at Wrigley Field for MLB's Opening Day in 2026. The Cubs have made significant player moves, including acquiring Alex Bregman, while the Nationals continue their rebuilding phase, trading key players for prospects.
Key Facts
- The game between the Cubs and Nationals takes place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
- The game can be watched on the Marquee Sports Network, MLB.TV, and streamed on Fubo.
- The Cubs signed Alex Bregman for $175 million over five years and moved Matt Shaw to a versatile role.
- Kyle Tucker left the Cubs for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Cubs traded Owen Caissie and two prospects for pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Marlins.
- Washington traded pitcher MacKenzie Gore for five prospects, including Gavin Fien, to the Texas Rangers.
- Matthew Boyd will be the opening pitcher for the Cubs; Cade Cavalli will pitch for the Nationals.
- The Nationals signed Zack Littell, Miles Mikolas, and Foster Griffin in free agency.
