What it's known for
Fans have known this park as Comiskey Park, U.S. Cellular Field, Guaranteed Rate Field and, since 2025, Rate Field. It was one of the last stadiums built before Camden Yards changed ballpark design, and it has been renovated several times since to make it more intimate, including removing seats from the upper deck.
The scoreboard shoots off fireworks after White Sox home runs, a tradition carried over from the original Comiskey Park’s famous ‘exploding scoreboard.’ The old park’s home plate is marked in the parking lot north of the stadium.
Getting there
The CTA Red Line’s Sox–35th stop is right next to the ballpark, and it connects to downtown in a few minutes. Unlike Wrigley, Rate Field has big surface parking lots, and tailgating is part of the culture here.
Tips for your visit
- Look for the marker showing where old Comiskey Park’s home plate used to be.
- Tickets are often easier to get and cheaper than at Wrigley, which makes it simple to see both Chicago parks in one trip.
- The South Side is known for its food; ask about the Mexican-style street corn and the local hot dog stands.
Keep the stub
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Details last reviewed November 2026. Ballpark names, bag policies and transit change, so check the Chicago White Sox' official site before you go. momnts isn't affiliated with MLB or any team.