Step Inside: Rate Field – Home of the Chicago White Sox

Stadium History | Parking & Admission | Seating & Capacity | Food & Concessions

Venue Quick Facts
Venue Name	Rate Field
Location	Chicago, IL
Address	333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Phone #	(312) 674-1000
Capacity	40,615
Opened	April 18, 1991
Architect	Populous
Website	https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/ballpark

Rate Field is located on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Opened in 1991 and often referred to as the “new” Comiskey Park, Rate Field serves as the home of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.

Rate Field was built to replace the old Comiskey Park, which served as the home of the White Sox from 1910 until 1990. The new stadium was built directly across the street, and the location of old Comiskey’s home plate is memorialized with a plaque outside of gate five.

Originally called Comiskey Park, the stadium was renamed to U.S. Cellular Field in 2003 as part of a 20-year naming rights deal. In 2016, the name was changed again to Guaranteed Rate Field after the Chicago-based mortgage company signed a 13-year naming rights deal. In 2025, the stadium name was changed to Rate Field.

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Rate Field History

Opened in 1991, Rate Field was originally named Comiskey Park and was built to replace the old Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910 and was the oldest MLB stadium at the time. White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf considered other options, including moving the franchise to St. Petersburg, Florida, but an agreement for public funding to help build the new stadium ultimately kept the White Sox in Chicago.

The first game was held on April 18, 1991, where the White Sox lost 16-0 to the Detroit Tigers. The White Sox’s first win in the new stadium occurred on April 21, 1991, when they beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7.

Rate Field retains many features from the old Comiskey Park, including the arched windows on the front facade of the stadium, and the “exploding scoreboard,” which is used in celebration after the White Sox hit home runs.

The stadium has gone through extensive renovations since its opening. A seven-phase renovation took place from 2001 to 2007 after fan complaints and to improve the game day experience. These modifications included changes to capacity, seating configuration, a renovation of the batter’s eye in center field and statues of former White Sox legends.

In 2005, Rate Field (then known as U.S. Cellular Field) hosted the World Series, with the White Sox winning against the Houston Astros. The 2003 MLB All-Star Game was also held at the stadium in 2003.

The ballpark has also hosted other notable non-baseball events, including a 2016 NCAA football game between the Northern Illinois Huskies and Toledo Rockets, which resulted in a 31-24 win for Toledo.

Furthermore, Rate Field has appeared in films such as Rookie of the Year, Major League II and Little Big League.

Parking, Transit, and Admission at Rate Field

When planning to attend a game at Rate Field, fans will find multiple options for transit, parking and admission. If traveling by car, pre-paid parking lots charge $25, while day-of-game credit/debit lots charge $27. Rate Field recommends pre-purchasing parking, and lots open two hours prior to the start of the game.

Public transit options for Rate Field include the CTA’s Red Line and Green Line, a Metra/Rock Island stop and several bus routes. The CTA stops are Sox/35th on the Red Line and 35th/Bronzeville/IIT if taking the Green Line. The Metra Rock Island stop is 35th St. “Lou” Jones Station.

Rate Field rules are in place to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests at the stadium. Prohibited items are in accordance with MLB policy. Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch.

Rate Field policy requires that all fans enter the stadium by walking through metal detectors.

Rate Field recommends fans do not bring any bags. According to those rules, the only bags permitted inside Rate Field are bags that do not exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8.″
Possible exceptions include:

• Diaper bags
• Single-compartment drawstring bags
• Other bags used for medical reasons

All items are subject to search.

Rate Field Capacity & Seating Options

Rate Field offers three seating levels for fans to enjoy the game — the lower level (100s), the club level (300s) and the upper level (500s). Rate Field has a capacity of 40,615. The attendance record for baseball is 46,246 during the 1993 ALCS, and 47,754 for concerts, per Chance the Rapper’s 2016 performance.

Rate Field also offers premium seating and private suites. Premium seating options include 103 luxury suites located on two levels, as well as 1,822 club seats. Club seats receive in-seat service, television viewing areas and bar-style concessions. Club options include the CIBC Fan Box, Diamond Suites and the All-Star Suite.

For more information about hospitality options, contact the White Sox at 312-674-1000.

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Food & Beverage Options at Rate Field

Rate Field concessions cover all the ballpark classics along with local offerings and signature specialties. Find the complete list of food and beverage vendors at Rate Field below.

Food & Beverage Concession Vendors by Section at Rate Field

Gate 5

• ChiSox Bar and Grill

• Miller Lite Landing

• Leinenkugel’s Craft Lodge

• Train Car Bar

Section 100

• The Classics & Grill

Section 101

• Smokehouse and Creamery

Section 102

• The Classics (Gluten-free options available)

• Leinenkugel

• Mini Melts

Section 103

• Casa Modelo

Section 104

• Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Section 105

• Cold Beer and Hot Dogs

• Crafty’s Cocktails

• Draft Beer

• Elote 105

• Hot Dogs

Section 109

• The Carvery (Vegetarian and Gluten-free option available)

• Churros

• Comiskey Dogs

• Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Bar

• Midwest Brews

Section 110

• Fuku Chicken

• Sweet and Savory

• Taco Cart

Section 111

• Churros

• Rainbow Cone

Section 112

• The Classics (Gluten-free option available)

• Funnel Cake

Section 113

• Burger Barn

Section 114

• Comiskey Dogs

Section 115

• Bratwursts and Sausages

Section 116

• Nachos

Section 117

• Craft

Section 118

• Draft Beer

Section 119

• Italian Ice

Section 120

• Hot Dogs

• Italian Beef and Meatball Sandwiches

Section 121

• Leinenkugel

Section 122

• Comiskey Dogs

• The Grill (Gluten-free option available)

• Mac Shack (Vegetarian option available)

Section 123

• Buenos Nacho

• Grab N Go

Section 124

• Midwest Brews

Section 125

• Beggars Pizza & Ice Cream

• Midwest Brews

Section 126

• Cheesesteak

Section 127

• Churros

Section 128

• Elote 128

Section 129

• Draft Beer

Section 130

• The Classics (Gluten-free option available)

• Hot Dogs

Section 131

• Hot Dogs

Section 132

• Garrett Popcorn

Section 135

• Draft Beer

Section 136

• Churros

• Leinenkugel

Section 137

• Hot Dogs

Section 139

• Bratwursts and Sausages

Section 140

• 35th St. Tacos

• The Grill (Gluten-free option available)

• Mini Melts

Section 141

• Marketplace

• Midwest Brews

Section 143

• The Creamery

• Marketplace

• Nachos

Section 147

• Draft Beer

Section 148

• Cuban Sandwiches

Section 149

• Italian Beef and Meatball Sandwiches

Section 150

• Hot Dogs

Section 151

• Jack Daniel’s Cart

Section 152

• The Classics (Gluten-free option available)

Section 153

• Buenos Nacho

• Marketplace

Section 154

• Lucky’s

• Marketplace

Section 155

• Funnel Cake

• Hot Dogs

• Mini Melts

Section 156

• Mini Melts

• Nachos

• Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Cantina

Section 157

• Churros

• Rainbow Cone

• Satellite Beer Box SBB1

Section 158

• Buenos Nacho

Section 160

• Buenos Nacho (Vegan option available)

• The Classics (Gluten-free option available)

Section 161

• Casa Modelo

Section 163

• Beggars Pizza Pub

• Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Section 164

• Beggars Pizza Bar

• Margarita Bar

• Nachos

Section 322

• Beer Bar

Section 326

• Bar

Section 328

• Club Concessions

Section 329

• Sweets Shop

Section 338

• Beer Bar

Section 344

• Bar

• The Classics (Gluten-free option available)

Section 346

• Club Concessions

Section 354

• Sky Line Bar

Section 508

• Draft Beer

Section 509

• Liquor Bar

Section 510

• The Classics (Gluten-free option available)

Section 512

• Cocktail Bar

• Cuban Cart

• Grab N Go

• Nachos

Section 514

• Blue Moon Balcony

• Hot Dogs

Section 516

• Hot Dogs

Section 518

• Blue Moon Balcony

• Craft

• Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

• Liquor Bar

Section 522

• Hot Dogs

• Beggars Pizza

Section 524

• Grab N Go

• Hot Dogs

Section 526

• Nachos

• Rainbow Cone

• Sweet and Savory

Section 527

• Comiskey Dogs

• Draft Beer

• Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Section 528

• Burger Barn

• Mac Shack (Vegetarian option available)

Section 529

• Tex Mex Taqueria

• Burger Barn

Section 530

• Cocktail Bar

• Midwest Brews

Section 531

• Funnel Cake

Section 533

• Churros

• Craft

• Funnel Cake

• Nachos

Section 534

• Italian Beef and Meatball Sandwiches

Section 535

• Bratwursts and Sausages

• Nachos

Section 536

• Cuban Sandwiches

• Liquor Bar

• Mini Melts

Section 537

• Churros

• Elote 526

• Liquor Bar

Section 538

• Craft Express

• Hot Dogs

• The Classics and Creamery

Section 540

• Liquor Bar

Section 542

• The Grill (Gluten-free options available)

Section 544

• Liquor Bar

Section 546

• Miller High Life Landing

• Nachos

Section 548

• Highlife Sky Lounge

• Italian Ice 145

Section 550

• Grab N Go

• Hot Dogs

• Marketplace

Section 552

• Buenos Nacho (Vegan option available)

• Cocktail Bar

• Hot Dogs

Section 554

• Beer Tub

Section 556

• Hot Dogs (Gluten-free options available)

• Draft Beer