Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs
Chicago's baseball rivalry: White Sox and Cubs.
The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs are Major League Baseball teams based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox play in the American League, the Cubs in the National League.
- Rivalry Name
- Crosstown Classic
- Primary Venue (White Sox)
- Guaranteed Rate Field
- Primary Venue (Cubs)
- Wrigley Field
- World Series Titles (Combined)
- 8
Lore & Background
The White Sox have won 3 World Series titles, the Cubs have won 3 World Series titles, for a combined total of 6 championships.
In Their Own Story
The wind blows off Lake Michigan, carrying the scent of grilled onions from Wrigleyville to the concrete canyons of the South Side. The television above them flickers with highlights from last night's Crosstown Classic, a game decided by a single error in the ninth inning. It doesn't matter which team won; what matters is that the city stopped talking about anything else until the next time they face off.
Reader's Guide
The White Sox play their home games at Rate Field, which was renamed from Guaranteed Rate Field on December 17, 2024. The Cubs play at Wrigley Field.
Did You Know?
- The White Sox set a modern-era record for most losses in a single season in 2024.
- Will Venable became the White Sox manager for the 2025 season, having previously played for the Dodgers among other teams.
- The White Sox drew an average home attendance of 18,021 in 2025.
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