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Club Overview

The Chicago White Sox are an MLB American League (Central Division) team based in Chicago, Illinois. Their home, Rate Field (renamed December 2024, formerly Guaranteed Rate Field), holds 40,615 fans.

Seating Guide

The “exploding scoreboard” — fireworks and pinwheels firing off after every home run — is the ballpark’s signature feature, originated by 1960s Comiskey Park owner Bill Veeck.

Tickets

Official tickets can be purchased at mlb.com/whitesox/tickets/single-game-tickets.

Food Guide

Around the ballpark you’ll find a variety of restaurants. Check the button below for a real, location-based list.

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Cheer Culture

Mascot Southpaw is well known for roaming the stands and interacting directly with fans.

📍 Getting There

Rate Field · 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Tap the button below to see transit, walking, and driving directions from your current location to the stadium, via Google Maps.

💡 Insider Tips

🚌 Getting Around

CTA Red Line’s “Sox-35th” station connects directly to the ballpark on foot. Metra Rock Island Line’s “35th Street/’Lou’ Jones” station is also within walking distance.

🎟️ Tickets

Sellouts are quite rare, so getting a same-day ticket at the gate is generally easy.

💡 Insider Tips

Bags must be a single-compartment clear tote under 12x12x6 inches — backpacks and briefcases aren’t allowed. There’s a paid bag-check valet near the 35th & Shields corner, close to parking lots C/E.