Return To Guaranteed Rate Field: Everything You Need To Know Before You Go To A Sox Game

Written By Joe Boozell on May 21, 2021Last Updated on August 30, 2021
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UPDATE: Irrespective of vaccination status, masks are required overall as of August 30. Guaranteed Rate Field is fully operational as of June 25. & nbsp,

Thanks to their best team in decades, the Chicago White Sox will now be able to welcome more viewers to watch in person at Guaranteed Rate Field.

As of May 24, against the St. Louis Cardinals, Guaranteed Rate Field will increase its spectator capacity from the previous 25% to 60%.

Currently, White Sox games can accommodate about 24,000 fans. The date when Guaranteed Rate Field will be fully open is still uncertain. However, Brooks Boyer, the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, made a statement about full crowds:

According to a reliable source, as more people get vaccinated, more things are starting to open up. This observation is evident in the city. The message conveyed is that this team deserves full crowd support, and it’s crucial people are present. The emphasis is on getting vaccinated to achieve a 100% potential target.

We are responding to inquiries at the appropriate level about COVID-19 policies and protocols.

Veils are necessary at Guaranteed Rate Field, right?

Enthusiasts who are at least two years old would agree with this, unless they’re perpetually eating or drinking.

Your helmet may conceal your mouth and nose.

Does the White Sox demand immunization documentation?

No, there is no need to provide any immunization documents to participate in a White Sox event.

The only exception is that two areas of Guaranteed Rate Field, specifically parts 108 and 109, will be exclusively for vaccinated individuals.

Masks will continue to be required in those areas, though physical distancing will not. Therefore, expect to see numerous enthusiasts in those regions.

Is it possible to get vaccinated in a garden?

Yes, beginning May 24, the area will be home to two vaccination sites for the Sox.

Fans who get vaccinated at the stadium before the game will also receive $25 team gift cards from the White Sox.

Furthermore, those who get vaccinated on Friday, May 27, and May 28, might receive a complimentary Tim Anderson bobblehead.

Do all tickets have smart capabilities?

Yes, according to the White Sox website, all tickets will be mobile as it states that “no hard tickets will be available.”

To decrease crowd involvement across the garden, sport tickets will also be associated with specific parking lots and gates.

Consequently, once you enter the area, you will be limited to specific zones. You won’t have the freedom to roam around the entire stadium as in previous years.

Participants also signing autographs, right?

Unfortunately not. The tradition of signing autographs before sports events, as seen in previous decades, will not be continued in 2021.

Are bat practices also open to fans?

Yes, but unlike previous years, you are now required to sit in your assigned seat during batting practice.

Of course, attempting to catch home run balls from the stands is part of the enjoyment of watching bowling practice for some. However, this will not be allowed in 2021 unless you are seated in the stands.

How do I place a wager on White Sox contests?

Neither the White Sox nor Guaranteed Rate Field have an exclusive sports betting partner or a financial sportsbook.

However, the state hosts six online sportsbooks. If you’ve previously downloaded any of the IL sportsbook apps, they can be utilized to place bets on White Sox games.

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FanDuel often sponsors the White Sox, with their advertisements likely being seen during games at the stadium. NBC Sports Chicago, which is partnered with recognized sports betting company PointsBet, also airs activities.

Unless you visit a casino or racetrack, you can no longer create a sports betting account if you haven’t already done so.

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Joe Boozell, who has been a college sports writer for NCAA.com since 2015, has also had his work featured in Bleacher Report, FoxSports.com, and NBA.com. While growing up in the Chicago basketball scene, Boozell encountered both Anthony Davis and Frank Kaminsky – one can only imagine how those games turned out.

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