Cubs postseason ticket lottery opens as season nears its end

With the Chicago Cubs on the verge of clinching a playoff spot for the first time in five years, the team’s postseason ticket lottery is now open.

Beginning Monday, Cubs fans interested in buying playoff tickets for games at Wrigley Field can sign up for the “Fly the W” postseason ticket lottery, with randomly selected fans getting the chance to buy those seats.

The drawing will take place later this month, as the Cubs have 13 games remaining in the regular season.

All fans who sign up for the drawing could be chosen for an opportunity to purchase a limited number of tickets to a single postseason game at Wrigley Field, according to the Cubs. If fans are not chosen for the wild card round, they will still be eligible for selection in later rounds if the team advances in the playoffs