The 2020 Chicago Cubs season marked the franchise's 149th year, played at Wrigley Field under first-year manager David Ross, but was drastically shortened to a 60-game schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After opening on July 24, the team clinched a playoff berth on September 22 and secured the National League Central title on September 26—their first since 2017—finishing with a 34–26 record, three games ahead of the division. However, their postseason run ended abruptly with a sweep by the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card Series. This title remains the Cubs' most recent division crown as of 2025, and they would not reach the playoffs again until 2025. The season also featured the debut of the Marquee Sports Network, which finally reached a deal with Comcast on opening day, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred unilaterally implemented the shortened season in June. Notably, the year began with Joe Maddon leaving as manager, paving the way for Ross's tenure.