CHICAGO ¨C The Chicago White Sox today announced highlights scheduled for the club¡¯s opening series vs. the Los Angeles Angels, held Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 30 at Rate Field. Single-game tickets are available for purchase now at whitesox.com/tickets.
The first 20,000 fans entering the ballpark for the team¡¯s home opener on Thursday, March 27 at 3:10 p.m. will receive a 125th Anniversary Plush Blanket, presented by BMO. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats at least 45 minutes prior to first pitch for the following pregame celebrations:
- Ceremonial first pitch by Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, former Rookie of the Year, three-time All-Star, and 2010-11 National Basketball Association MVP;
- Ford Drive Around introducing White Sox Manager Will Venable and players as they arrive on the field in Ford Broncos;
- Flyover executed by the Illinois Army National Guard (Three UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters).
The home opener also features a Sox Split guaranteed jackpot starting at $50,000, presented by Wintrust and benefiting Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC). Tickets are available now for Illinois residents at whitesox.com/soxsplit. New this season, fans will enjoy special early-bird pricing, available now, including opportunities to win select prizes when purchasing raffle tickets prior to the game¡¯s first pitch. Sales will conclude at the end of the ninth inning of the home opener, and the winning ticket will be displayed online and on X at @soxcharities.
The White Sox will continue celebrations for the organization¡¯s 125-year anniversary with its first fan giveaway recognizing storied decades from the club¡¯s history, a 1907 Replica Jersey, presented by RUSH, on Saturday, March 29 at 1:10 p.m. (first 15,000 fans who enter the ballpark). Ahead of the game, fans will enjoy a ceremonial first pitch by acclaimed country music artist Cooper Alan.
The series-ending matchup on Sunday, March 30 at 1:10 p.m. includes specific family-friendly activities for Coca-Cola Family Sunday and Kids Opening Day, with special programming around the ballpark geared toward children and parents alike. In addition to inviting a group of lucky young fans for pregame experiences, such as the lineup card exchange, game ball delivery, ¡°play ball¡± announcement and ceremonial first pitch, several elements of the gameday experience will offer families interactive, youthful fun.
Programming and activities include:
- A pregame Kids Parade on the ballpark¡¯s warning track;
- An exclusive, registration-only kids press conference, open to Kids Club members, presented by Physicians Immediate Care, with select White Sox player attendees;
- In-game videoboard features, including a dance cam and player headshots illustrated by students from the nearby Minnie Mi?oso Academy;
- T-Shirt design stations on the outfield concourse, where kids can color, design and creatively customize their own Sox-branded apparel.
Additionally, all Coca-Cola Family Sundays offer specially priced tickets and a postgame Kids Run the Bases promotion during the 2025 season. The gameday experience features balloon artists, face painters, kid-friendly activities alongside White Sox mascot Southpaw and a Junior PA Announcer program, presented by Toyota, giving select young fans an opportunity to announce their favorite Sox players as they step up to the plate.
For the most up-to-date information about the 2025 fan experience, including upcoming theme nights, details about mobile ticketing, parking, concessions and more at Rate Field, visit whitesox.com/ballpark.
Single-game tickets to all home games, as well full, partial and group ticket packages are available for the 2025 season. Fans can visit whitesox.com/tickets for more information.