SoxFest will make a comeback next year, as stated by the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
The fan event, which was last held in 2020, is scheduled for Jan. 24-25, 2025. More details like the location, official on-sale dates, programming and scheduled appearances will be revealed later.
SoxFest has been a gathering that allows fans to interact with former and current players, coaches, and prospects while looking ahead to the upcoming season.
The Sox announced the return of SoxFest 2025 with the same spirit of community-building, along with 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. 2020The 2021 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 SoxFest was also canceled, as the Sox found it challenging to forecast and manage COVID-19-related protocols in an indoor setting..
SoxFest did not happen last yeardue to several reasons,” the Sox said at the time. The Cubs have held their annual fan fest the last two years.
The announcement was made on Friday, which is also the day of a event for season ticket holders at the Field Museum.
The return of SoxFest in 2025 will commemorate two milestones in the franchise’s history — the 20-year anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship team and the 125-year anniversary of the Chicago White Sox organization.
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