Why do Chicago Cubs home games almost always starts at 1:20 P.M? ?

Question

This is a question that I have had on my mind. And I know that not all the time they have thier home games at Wrigley Field start at 1:20 (central time) in the afternoon. Some expections are on Saturdays, where they might have a Noon start time, or if they appear on FOX, then they will have a 2:55 (central time) start time. But Sundays-Fridays, if they have a home game scheduled for the day time, they will start at 1:20 P.M. and I am aware the Cubs are limited every year to so many home night games at Wrigley Field, where they can't play night games on Friday and Saturday evenings. But can have them on Sunday nights, if they are selected to appear on Sunday Night Baseball. Another expection will be, on Labor Day, and the Cubs are scheduled to have a 3:05 (central time) game at Wrigley Field. And any other exxpections that I have posted above, and excluding home night games, where they might play at either 6:05 (central time) or 7:05 (central time). Almost all thier home games start at 1:20 (central time). When did this tration start, and if you have a link for a source to the year, this all began, please post it in the source box.

Answer 1

because they SUCK!  go SOX !!!!!!!!!!   SOUTH SIDE RULES !!!!

Answer 2

why not?

Answer 3

It's tradition, before they put lights in Wrigley Field (1988) they had to start at that time to assure that the game could be completed before dark if it went into extra innings.

Answer 4

Probably a long historical tradition I guess. They want to keep it like that. I like it myself too. Makes me feel good that the Cubs love their game start time alot.

Hope that answers.

Answer 5

Basically they are not allowed too...Wrigley is actually located in a local neighborhood....so the aldermen and local area want day games for safety and too keep everything under control. Also the Cubs got their lights on 8/8/88 and never had night games before that. So it is a bit of a tradion, but the main reason is the ordinace that is put on wirgley.  

Answer 6

tradition?? cubs have a long history of day games....