Rate Field
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Rate Field is a ballpark in Chicago, Illinois, home of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball’s American League. It opened in 1991, making it 35 years old in 2026 and seats about 40,615 fans. 'Exploding scoreboard' in center field, a tribute to Bill Veeck's original.
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Home of
- Chicago White Sox
- League
- American League
- Opened
- 1991
- Capacity
- 40,615
- Dimensions
- Left field 330 ft · Center 400 ft · Right field 335 ft
- Outfield wall
- 8 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- 2026 attendance
- 24,524 per game
- Former names
- Comiskey Park, U.S. Cellular Field, Guaranteed Rate Field
- Architect
- HOK Sport (now Populous)
- Last major renovation
- 2019
- Big events
- MLB All-Star Game (2003), World Series (2005)
Famous games at Rate Field
- The ballpark, then U.S. Cellular Field, hosts the 74th All-Star Game
- Konerko grand slam, then Scott Podsednik's walk-off homer off Brad Lidge wins World Series Game 2
- Mark Buehrle no-hits the Texas Rangers, the park's first no-hitter
- Buehrle throws a perfect game vs. Tampa Bay, saved by DeWayne Wise's leaping 9th-inning catch
- Carlos Rodon no-hits Cleveland, losing the perfect game on a hit batter in the 9th
Seating guide
- Best views
- For the best sightlines, sit in the 300-level club seats or in the lower level along the infield and behind the plate (about Sections 125-139). The Fan Deck in center, with two tiers, gives you an unusual angle.
- Shade & cover
- On every level the back rows are protected, thanks to the overhang over the lower bowl and the roof above the upper deck. During a day game the sunniest seats are out in the left-field corner and along the third-base line.
- Cheapest seats
- You'll find the cheapest seats in the 500-level upper deck. It's steep and a long way from the field, and with an upper-deck ticket you can't go to the lower concourse.
- Families
- Sunday Kids Run the Bases, plus a Kids Zone in left field for children 13 and under, which you can get to from the 500, 300 and 100 levels.
- Standing room
- There is standing room at Miller Lite Landing (Sections 106-107), and the Fan Deck in center field occasionally opens on a first-come basis. SRO tickets go on sale only for sellouts and are restricted to the outfield concourse.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- AllowedYou may tailgate in your own parking space in the team's lots up to the scheduled first pitch, though not after the game. Lot E has tailgate pads you can reserve.
- Parking
- Lots near the park are run by the team and coded by color: Green South F/L, Yellow North B, Red North A/C/G, and premium lots D and E. They open two hours ahead and are cashless. Buy passes in advance through SpotHero, ParkWhiz or whitesox.com/parking.
- Typical price
- $22–$45 per car on game days
- Transit
- The ballpark is right next to Sox-35th station on the CTA Red Line. Metra's Rock Island Line has a stop at 35th Street, a little east of the Dan Ryan.
Stadium tours
Rate Field offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours. Tours usually skip game days and the schedule changes by season, so book ahead.
Historical photos
Browse old photos, postcards and construction shots of Rate Field in free public archives.
Ballparks near Rate Field10
- 1MLBWrigley Field — Chicago Cubs same city
- 2D-ILes Miller Field at Curtis Granderson Stadium — UIC Flames same city
- 3D-IIINorth Park Vikings Baseball Field — North Park Vikings same city
- 4D-IIIJ. Kyle Anderson Field — Chicago Maroons same city
- 5D-IIIEd Glancy Field — Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks same city
- 6NAIARichard R. Ferrell Memorial Field — Saint Xavier Cougars same city
- 7JUCOKennedy-King Statesmen Baseball Field — Kennedy-King Statesmen same city
- 8JUCOOlive-Harvey Panthers Baseball Field — Olive-Harvey Panthers same city
- 9JUCOGoss Field — Morton Panthers 5 mi
- 10D-IIIConcordia Chicago Cougars Baseball Field — Concordia Chicago Cougars 8 mi
Other American League ballparks12
The Chicago White Sox share the American League with 13 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1MLBComerica Park — Detroit Tigers 237 mi
- 2MLBProgressive Field — Cleveland Guardians 311 mi
- 3MLBTarget Field — Minnesota Twins 355 mi
- 4MLBKauffman Stadium — Kansas City Royals 409 mi
- 5MLBOriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore Orioles 606 mi
- 6MLBYankee Stadium — New York Yankees 716 mi
- 7MLBGlobe Life Field — Texas Rangers 818 mi
- 8MLBFenway Park — Boston Red Sox 852 mi
- 9MLBDaikin Park — Houston Astros 938 mi
- 10MLBTropicana Field — Tampa Bay Rays 1,009 mi
- 11MLBAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Angels 1,729 mi
- 12MLBT-Mobile Park — Seattle Mariners 1,731 mi
Questions about Rate Field
What other ballparks are in the American League?
13 other American League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Comerica Park, Progressive Field, and Target Field.
Where do the Chicago White Sox play home games?
The Chicago White Sox play at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.
When did Rate Field open?
Rate Field opened in 1991.
How many people does Rate Field hold?
Rate Field has a capacity of about 40,615.
What other ballparks are near Rate Field?
Wrigley Field is also in Chicago. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Where is the shade at Rate Field?
On every level the back rows are protected, thanks to the overhang over the lower bowl and the roof above the upper deck. During a day game the sunniest seats are out in the left-field corner and along the third-base line.
Can you tailgate at Rate Field?
Allowed. You may tailgate in your own parking space in the team's lots up to the scheduled first pitch, though not after the game. Lot E has tailgate pads you can reserve.
How much does parking cost at Rate Field?
Game-day parking near Rate Field usually runs about $22–$45 per car, depending on the lot and the game. Lots near the park are run by the team and coded by color: Green South F/L, Yellow North B, Red North A/C/G, and premium lots D and E. They open two hours ahead and are cashless. Buy passes in advance through SpotHero, ParkWhiz or whitesox.com/parking.
Does Rate Field offer tours?
Yes. Rate Field runs ballpark tours. Check the official tour page for dates.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.