By Mike Monaco

SOUTH BEND – With an historic and record-setting first season nearing its completion, the South Bend Cubs announced their 2016 schedule Tuesday.

“The first year as a Cubs affiliate was a magical year and to set so many different attendance records was pretty special,” South Bend Cubs Team President Joe Hart said. “However, we have a lot of work to do during the offseason to improve the experience at the ballpark so we can make 2016 an even better season and experience for the region.”

The 140-game regular-season slate begins with a pair of home games against West Michigan at Four Winds Field on April 7-8 (Thursday and Friday). Both games will feature fireworks displays afterward, beginning a string of 19 nights with fireworks over the course of the regular season.

The Cubs host Lake County for a four-game series during Father’s Day weekend, stretching from Thursday, June 16 through Father’s Day, Sunday June 19, when South Bend closes the set with the Captains at 2:05 p.m. ET.

The Cubs begin July by welcoming Lansing to Four Winds Field for a three-game weekend series July 1-3 (Friday-Sunday). All three matchups will be followed by fireworks displays leading up to Monday’s Independence Day.

South Bend concludes the 2016 regular season with three home tilts against Dayton, Sept. 3-5 (Saturday-Monday). The regular-season finale on Labor Day begins at 2:05 p.m. ET.

Game times and promotions are subject to change.

Opponent Breakdown
Eastern Division (in order of appearance)
West Michigan: 14 games (9 home, 5 away)
Bowling Green: 17 games (10 home, 7 away)
Fort Wayne: 18 games (7 home, 11 away)
Dayton: 20 games (6 home, 14 away)
Lansing: 14 games (7 home, 7 away)
Great Lakes: 18 games (11 home, 7 away)
Lake County: 15 games (8 home, 7 away)

Western Division (in order of appearance)
Quad Cities: 3 games (3 away)
Cedar Rapids: 3 games (3 away)
Wisconsin: 3 games (3 home)
Beloit: 3 games (3 home)
Clinton: 3 games (3 away)
Kane County: 3 games (3 away)
Burlington: 3 games (3 home)
Peoria: 3 games (3 home)

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Adding your name to the South Bend Cubs season ticket wait list is completely free of charge. Individuals will be notified of new season ticket opportunities in the order that they sign up and as soon as new seating locations become available.