SoxFest is coming back next year, the Chicago White Sox announced on Friday.
The fan event — last held in 2020 — will take place on Jan. 24-25, 2025. Details about the location, official on-sale dates, programming, and scheduled appearances will be announced later.
SoxFest has been an event where fans can meet former and current players, coaches, and prospects while looking ahead to the upcoming season.
In a statement about the news, the Sox mentioned that SoxFest 2025 “returns with the same community-building vibe, featuring new and reimagined programming and experiences to involve guests in the world of White Sox baseball.”
The most recent SoxFest, the 28th edition, took place in late January 2020. The 2021 event was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 SoxFest was also cancelled, with the Sox explaining the challenges of predicting and managing COVID-19-related rules in an indoor setting.
SoxFest did not occur last year, with the Sox citing “various reasons,” the Sox said at the time. The Cubs have had their annual fan fest for the past two years.
Friday’s announcement coincides with a event for season ticket holders at the Field Museum.
The return of SoxFest in 2025 will mark two important anniversaries for the franchise — the 20-year milestone of the 2005 World Series championship team and the 125-year anniversary of the Chicago White Sox organization.
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