Rate Field Stadium
Major MLB ballpark, home of the Chicago White Sox
Rate Field at a Glance#
Address: Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Website: https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/ballpark/guaranteed-rate-field
Hours: Hours vary by event
Admission: Ticket prices vary by event; stadium/ballpark tours typically available (approx. US$15-25)
About Rate Field#
Rate Field, commonly known as Guaranteed Rate Field, is a Major League Baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois and the home of the Chicago White Sox. It opened in 1991 as the clubs replacement for the older Comiskey Park and is a principal sports venue on Chicagos South Side.
The ballpark features seating for roughly 40,000 spectators, multiple spectator decks, and modern facilities for players and fans. It hosts the White Sox regular season home games and related team events.
Construction and opening took place in the early 1990s to provide updated amenities and improved sightlines compared with the previous stadium. The venue has undergone renovations and branding changes since opening.
The stadium sits in the Armour Square neighborhood of Chicago, near public transit links and downtown Chicago approximately 3 to 4 miles north of the ballpark.
- Home of the White Sox: Home stadium of Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox, with seating capacity around 40,000.
- Opening and name: Opened in 1991 as a modern ballpark on Chicagos South Side and renamed Guaranteed Rate Field in 2016; commonly called Rate Field for short.
How to Get to Rate Field#
This is Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighbourhood. Take the CTA Red Line to the Sox-35th (35th) station, which is adjacent to the ballpark and a very short walk from the gates; Metra’s Rock Island District also stops nearby at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT. Driving from downtown Chicago is about 5 miles (8 km) south via the city’s southbound routes (I‑90/94 or local arterial streets); allow time for event traffic and limited parking.
Tips for Visiting Rate Field#
- Take the CTA Red Line to the Sox-35th (Sox-35th) station to avoid scarce matchday parking and heavy traffic around the stadium.
- Buy tickets and mobile entry in advance to skip long box-office queues, and arrive early if you want to catch batting practice and get closer to the gates before crowds form.
- If you're visiting for a major rivalry or weekend game, build in extra time for concessions and merchandise lines - these games routinely increase wait times compared with weekday evening matches.
Best Time to Visit Rate Field#
Visit during the baseball season (spring-early fall) to attend games and experience the venue at its liveliest.
Weather & Climate near Rate Field#
Rate Field's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (957 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -1° | -11° | 46 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 2° | -8° | 40 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 8° | -1° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 7° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 24° | 96 mm | some cloud | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 23° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 91 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 2° | -7° | 66 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
