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Comcast, Chicago Cubs teaming up on multi-year technology/marketing partnership

By TechTaffy Desk

The Chicago Cubs is teaming up with Comcast on a new, multi-year technology and marketing partnership that will provide WiFi, video and voice services at Wrigley Field and the team’s surrounding properties, including the Cubs’ new front office at 1101 W. Waveland.

The agreement also makes Xfinity Mobile the Cubs’ exclusive wireless partner.

Comcast eventually plans to provide exclusive in-game video services as well, including live game feeds and other content throughout Wrigley Field and the park, said the company in a statement.

[Image courtesy: Chicago Cubs]

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