Cubs Magic Number TEST

Counting down the Cubs' path to NL Central championships and beyond...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

163

Test post for 2026 season.

Go Cubs go!

Posted by RFBleachers updated at March 24, 2026 No comments:

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The Chicago Cubs Magic Number is calculated using the following formula:

Number of Games in the Season + 1 - Wins by the Cubs - Losses by NL Central Opponent with Fewest Losses

The Magic Number is affected by one of two events: a Cubs win or that opponent losing. The number is 163 at the beginning of each season. When the number hits 0, the Cubs have clinched the NL Central and are in the PLAYOFFS!

This site represents the Magic Number for clinching the National League Central Division. If the Wild Card becomes relevant for getting into the postseason, this site may contain both. In that case, the Wild Card number will clearly be denoted.

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