Chicago Cubs: 5 things to be excited about in 2020

Baseball in London

Nearly a quarter of a millennium ago, American troops defeated the Redcoats from England on the battlefield.

This year, the Cubs hope to defeat the Redbirds in England on the baseball field.

In mid-June, the Cubs and Cardinals face off for two games in London, England at the historic London Olympic Stadium.

It’s the second consecutive year that Major League Baseball will be played there, following the success of the Yankees-Red Sox series in 2019.

The two-game set will be the third and fourth MLB games ever played in Europe, and the first two National League games ever played on the continent.

The historic and unique experience will be fun for fans both going to the game as well as watching from home.

The Yankees and Red Sox series was a wild success, as the teams combined for 50 runs in two games. Though it may not have been the most accurate depiction of the sport for the natives in attendance, it certainly made a lasting impression.

While officials from Major League Baseball were across the pond, they reportedly met with representatives from numerous other European cities about the possibility of bringing baseball to other parts of the continent.

Instead of driving 4.5 hours down I-55 to see their beloved teams, fans have the opportunity to take an eight hour flight to London for a once in a lifetime opportunity.

From tee ball to tea and crumpets, the game is everywhere. And it will only continue to grow.