The Brewers–Cubs rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) rivalry between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs, both members of the National League Central Division. Known as the I-94 Rivalry due to the proximity of their ballparks (83 miles apart), the rivalry began in earnest in 1998 when the Brewers moved from the American League to the National League Central. The teams have played competitive games and have had notable moments, including a 2018 tie-breaker game to determine the NL Central division champion, which the Brewers won. In the 2025 season, the rivalry remains strong with recent games including Cubs winning 5-3 over the Brewers on June 17, 2025, highlighted by homers from Cubs players. In another 2025 game on July 29, the Brewers won 9-3 against the Cubs with Andrew Vaughn hitting a grand slam and driving in six runs. The teams continue to compete closely in the NL Central division race. Additional context includes Cubs players like Nico Hoerner publicly acknowledging the rivalry and signaling their intent to compete strongly against the Brewers as they chase the division title. The rivalry features significant fan engagement from both cities, with Milwaukee historically seeing many Cubs fans attending games and the Brewers campaigning to "Take Back Miller Park" to strengthen home-field advantage. Overall, this rivalry is one of the more prominent and competitive in MLB's National League Central, characterized by close geographic proximity, intense division races, and passionate fanbases on both sides.
