According to the MLB, Wrigley Field’s first official night game occurred the next day, on Aug. 9, 1988. The Cubs were victorious in a 6-4 win over the New York Mets.

Sarge, thinking ahead, had bought tickets for the Aug. 9 game as well, so he and I were there for what became the first official night game at Wrigley Field. The Cubs beat the Mets 6-4 in front of ...

The Cubs were supposed to play their first-ever night game at Wrigley Field on August 8th, 1988, but mother nature had other plans.Here's why the Cubs didn't play their 1st night game at Wrigley ...

Lights went on in Wrigley Field for a Cubs game for the first time on Aug. 8, 1988. The game got rained out, but fans—including Gov. Jim Thompson himself—were thrilled just the same. Lester ...

Chicago Cub fans, get ready to root on your favorite team under the Wrigley Field lights. The Lake View Citizens Council is hoping for more home night games, according to the Chicago Sun-Times .

Night games at Wrigley Field will look a bit different this year. New exterior lights and light fixtures were recently installed at Wrigley Field, a Chicago Cubs spokesperson said.

A quarter-century ago this week, the Cubs played under the lights at home for the first time. But convincing Wrigleyville to let it happen was anything but a game. An oral history.