In Game
After 81 years at the old Comiskey Park, the Chicago White Sox moved to their new stadium in 1991. New Comiskey Park was built across the street from old Comiskey Park so you can tell who has been a Sox fan for years by if they still use the name Comiskey Park. The home plate location from the old park is represented by a marble plaque on the sidewalk next to the field, as well as the foul lines being painted in the parking lot. Because the field was built after the retro-phase of ballparks, New Comiskey Park has a more modern feel to it and offers a variety of things to check out while inside.
The White Sox have continuously updated their home field since it was first built in the 90’s. The franchise has made the stadium more fan friendly over time and now offers quite a few attractions and fan amenities. There’s a lot to check out at U.S. Cellular Field so be sure to give yourself enough time to do so.
In addition to an ever improving ballpark experience, New Comiskey Park is also the home to one of the most diehard fanbases in all of baseball. While the White Sox may not have as big of a fan base as the Cubs, they have arguably the more diehard following. Sox fans can tell you who the team’s Opening Day starter was ten years ago and a whole lot more, so enjoy the experience of watching a game with some of the most dedicated fans around.
Things to check out
Sculpture Plaza
In the outfield concourse there is an area dedicated to the many greats in White Sox history such as Charles Comiskey and Harold Baines. The statues offer plenty of great photo opportunities and serve as excellent tributes to White Sox legends, so stop by and check them out.
Rain Room
If you ever get too hot in the stadium, not to worry! The Cell as a room dubbed the rain room near sections 107 and 537 which emits a light mist to cool off. The rain room is the perfect thing on a sweltering summer day.
Two Blue Seats
The seats where Paul Konerko’s grand slam (left field in section 159) and Scott Podsednik’s game-winning home run (right center first-row section 101) landed in game two of the 2005 World Series game are the same original blue seats used in that game. Stop by and see where two of the biggest home runs in White Sox history landed during your trip to Chicago.
ChiSox Bar and Grill
This multi-level bar/restaurant is located inside of Gate 5. You can sit inside or outside and enjoy the game from here making it a great place to grab a bite to eat before or during the game.
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FUNdamentals Deck
This area of the park designed with kids in mind serves is an opportunity for young fans to learn about the fundamentals baseball. It comes complete with a youth-sized wiffle baseball diamond for games and practices, and a batting box for kids to learn batting techniques.
Exploding Scoreboard
New Comiskey Park has a unique scoreboard which will “explode” every time a Sox player hits one over the fence. As if thousands of fans cheering were not enough after rounding the bases, all who are in attendance will get to witness fireworks, sparklers, and loud music all while watching their favorite player put some runs on the board for their team.
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The Patio
An hour and a half before game time, groups of 20 or more can file into the Patio, beyond the right-center-field fence, for an all-you-can-eat buffet that lasts until 30 minutes after the first pitch. Paying a little extra for this experience can become one of the best days/nights of your life. Watch batting practice while stuffing your face with ribs, burgers and beer and then enjoy the game from the field level only yards away from your favorite Sox outfielder.
Helmet Nachos
Be sure to stop by the Tex-Mex Stand to get the fan favorite helmet nachos. This stand serves grande style nachos in miniature batting helmets of the Chicago White Sox. Another unique food item the stadium offers is elotes, which is corn OFF the cob. You can get it with your choice of either plain, salt and butter, lime, red pepper, cheese, and mayo or any combination you’d like.
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Fight Songs
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Lets Go Go Go White Sox
Played during rallies
White Sox! White Sox!
Go-Go White Sox!
Let’s go, Go-Go White Sox
We’re with you all the way!
You’re always in there fighting,
And you do your best.
We’re glad to have you out there in the Middle West.
We’re gonna root-root-root-root White Sox.
And cheer you on to victory.
When we’re in the stands,
We’ll make those rafters ring;
All through the season,
You will hear us sing.
Let’s go, Go-Go White Sox,
Chicago’s proud of you!White Sox! White Sox!
Go-Go White Sox!Root-Root-Root for the White Sox.
We’ll cheer you on to victory.
When we’re in the stands,
We’ll make those rafters ring;
All through the season,
You will hear us sing.
Let’s go, Go-Go White Sox,
Chicago’s proud of you! (Play ball!)
White Sox! White Sox!
Go-Go White Sox!
Let’s go, Go-Go White Sox!
Chicago is proud of you! -
Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye
Played every time an opposing pitcher is taken out. The organist will play “Na Na Na Na” then fall silent to allow the fans to finish the song.
Na Na Na Na Hey, Hey, Goodbye!!
Na Na Na Na Hey, Hey, Goodbye!!
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Don’t Stop Believin
“Don’t Stop Believin”was the official song of the 2005 World Series White Sox and is still often played before, during, and after the games
Just a small town girl
Livin’ in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin’ anywhereA singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on, and on, and on[Chorus]
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the nightWorking hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin’ anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on, and on, and on[Chorus]
Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to the feelin’
Streetlights, peopleDon’t stop believin’
Hold on
Streetlight peopleDon’t stop believin’
Hold on to the feelin’
Streetlight people.
