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Chicago White Sox Release 2026 Schedule

Opening Day is scheduled for March 26 on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable (1) against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable (1) against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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CHICAGO –– The White Sox on Tuesday announced the full 162-game schedule for the 2026 regular season.

The team will begin the season on March 26 with a three-game series Milwaukee against the Brewers, followed by a three-game series in Miami versus the Marlins. It's the first time in franchise history that the White Sox will begin a season against a National League opponent.

The Rate Field home opener is scheduled for April 2 against the Toronto Blue Jays, and they'll stay home for a three game series against the Baltimore Orioles immediately after.

American League Central division play begins on April 9 on the road against the Kansas City Royals, the fifth series of the season. The first home series versus a division opponent is also against the Royals, but not until May 12.

The White Sox will host the first leg of the Crosstown Series, a three-game set beginning Friday, May 15 at Rate Field. The series then shifts to Wrigley Field for three games beginning Aug. 17.

MLB's All-Star game is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The 2026 regular season wraps up at home against the Colorado Rockies from Sept. 25-27. Finalized game times and a complete broadcast schedule will be released prior to next season.

Here's the full schedule.

Chicago White Sox 2026 Schedule
Chicago White Sox 2026 Schedule | photo credit Chicago White Sox

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Jack Ankony
JACK ANKONY

Jack Ankony is the beat writer for “Chicago White Sox on SI.” He has been with the Sports Illustrated network since 2022. He graduated from Indiana University's Media School with a degree in journalism in 2022. Follow Jack on Twitter @ankony_jack

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