Add The California Post on Google Tarik Skubal is getting the ball in the Second City.
The Los Angeles’ Dodgers newly-acquired ace will make his first start against Javier Assad and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
If you’d like to see the two-time Cy Young Award winner debut in Dodger blue live, last-minute tickets are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for the mid-week game was $90 including fees on SeatGeek.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
Coming into the contest, the 29-year-old Skubal is 7-5 with a 2.79 ERA. Over the previous two seasons — when he won his Cy Youngs — he went 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA and 13-6 with a 2.21 ERA.
After the announcement was made, the California native held back tears in an interview before saying “It’s exciting. I’m excited. They’ve got a good group.”
Skubal joins a stacked Dodgers rotation that includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Emmett Sheehan, Roki Sasaki, Justin Wrobleski and possibly Shohei Ohtani as well as an injured Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Gavin Stone. As of now, Dave Roberts’ two-time defending World Series champions are 69-43 and ten games up on the Diamondbacks in the NL West.
As for the Cubs, they’re 6.5 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers. At the trade deadline, they acquired Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. The 35-year-old right hander is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA this season.
Chicago is 6-4 in their last ten games. Most recently, they lost two of three against the Yankees. On Sunday, they fell short against Gerrit Cole, another Cy Young Award winner.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers debut at Chicago’s Wrigley Field below.
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Wrigley Field to see Tarik Skubal make his Dodgers debut are listed here:
Hoping to snag some freebies while watching Craig Counsell’s club finish their 2026 campaign?
Below, you’ll find a list of all the giveaways the Cubs have planned at Wrigley Field over the rest of the season (including some sweet retro jerseys).
Note: Most freebies will be given to the first 5,000 fans. There are exceptions so make sure to arrive at the ballpark early.
For more information about special ticket purchases, click here.
Fans that plan on seeing Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson and the squad can catch Counsell’s club at home all summer long including a three-game series against their crosstown rival — and surprising contender — White Sox from Aug. 17-19.
Want to be there (or follow the team on the road)?
Tickets for all Chicago Cubs regular season games from June through September can be grabbed here.
Looking to catch a concert or three this summer too?
You’re in the right place, Cubbies/music fans.
Here are just five huge shows you won’t want to miss these next few months.
Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
