The Age Old Question: Cubs or Sox?

 Chicago is only one of two cities, the other being New York, that has two Major League Baseball teams located in the central city area. This can make for some pretty heated discussions amongst fans! The Chicago Cubs represent the north side of the city, while the Chicago White Sox represent the south side of the city. Last Wednesday was the final game in their latest “Crosstown Classic” series, so it couldn’t be a better time to talk Chicago baseball in the summer!

Going to baseball games (well Sox games) is one of my favorite things to do in the summertime! I love the atmosphere, the food, and the hope that I just might get one of those free t-shirts that they shoot at the crowd.

U.S. Cellular Field

At U.S. Cellular Field (formerly Comisky Park), where the White Sox play, tickets can be bought for as little as $10. Even tickets that don’t sit you up in the nose bleed sections can be found for under $20. After buying a delicious Chicago style hot dog and a Lemon ice, it’s still a fun, relatively cheap activity! If you have the flexibility, choosing a game night with a theme, like “Mullet Night”, or ones that end with a fireworks display can make the experience even more enjoyable! 

Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field is the iconic field of Chicago. It has been featured in popular movies such as “The Blues Brothers” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. Although I’m not a Cubs fan myself, I have to admit that you can feel the history of the field when you step inside. Again, depending on the game, tickets can run as cheap as $10, but tend to average around $20. Attending a Cubs game can also be a unique experience if you sit on a neighboring rooftop to enjoy the game. Many of the buildings that surround the field make their rooftops available for viewing (at a price) and Wrigley Field also extended their own rooftop seating areas once the popularity of them increased. 

Wrigleyville

If you’re looking to go out after the game and experience some of the nightlife that Chicago has to offer, then Wrigleyville is the place to be. Clark Street, which borders the stadium, plays host to many, many bars. The atmosphere is loud, exciting, and can on some nights feature a young crowd. U.S. Cellular field is not without its own nightlife, but there is not as much to choose from. However, if a pre-game meal is more your style, then Chinatown is a just a short cab ride away. 

In the end, no matter which team you root for, catching a Chicago baseball game is guaranteed to be a good time!

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                                                                          Chicago White Sox