Introduction to the 2025 Crosstown Classic
The 2025 edition of the Crosstown Classic concludes on Sunday afternoon at Rate Field on the South Side.
With a victory, the White Sox can secure a series win in their hosting half of this year’s Crosstown Classic — and tie the all-time series going into the 2026 edition.
The Cubs surged into the all-time series lead when they completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox in the Wrigley Field portion of this year’s Crosstown Classic back in mid-May. That ran the North Siders’ winning streak over the South Siders to a franchise-record eight games, going back to their final meeting of 2023.
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It also gave the Cubs a one-game series lead in the all-time Crosstown Classic.
The White Sox struck back with a vengeance on Friday night at Rate Field to kick off the second half of the 2025 edition, bashing four homers on their way to a 12-5 victory, which snapped their Crosstown Classic losing streak and evened up the all-time series, 75-75, through 150 games.
But the Cubs refused to give the all-time lead back, seizing it again at 76-75 with a 6-1 victory on Saturday. And that also clinched the 2025 Crosstown Classic series win for the North Siders.
The teams play the sixth and final game of this season’s series at 1:10 p.m. Sunday.
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Here’s what to know about the 2025 Crosstown Classic:
The Schedule
Here are the results and upcoming dates and times (subject to change) for all six games, plus how you can watch or listen:
Friday, May 16: at Wrigley Field: Cubs 13, White Sox 3
Saturday, May 17: at Wrigley Field: Cubs 7, White Sox 3
Sunday, May 18: at Wrigley Field: Cubs 6, White Sox 2
Friday, July 25: at Rate Field: White Sox 12, Cubs 5
Saturday, July 26: at Rate Field: Cubs 6, White Sox 1
Sunday, July 27: at Rate Field, 1:10 p.m.; TV: Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network; Radio: 670 The Score, WRTO 1200, ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000, Sox Español.
Probable Starters
Cubs: RHP Ben Brown (4-7, 6.48 ERA); White Sox: RHP Grant Taylor (0-1, 3.93 ERA)
Tickets and Parking
To access tickets via the White Sox, and for all information on tickets and parking for the Crosstown Classic at Rate Field, visit mlb.com/whitesox.
To access tickets via the Cubs, visit mlb.com/cubs.
Conclusion
The final meeting of the 2025 Crosstown Classic is set to take place on Sunday at Rate Field, with the White Sox looking to tie the all-time series. The Cubs currently lead the series 76-75, but a White Sox win could even the score going into the 2026 edition. Fans can catch the game on TV or radio, and tickets are still available through the White Sox and Cubs websites.
FAQs
Q: What is the current state of the all-time Crosstown Classic series?
A: The Cubs currently lead the series 76-75.
Q: What is the schedule for the final game of the 2025 Crosstown Classic?
A: The final game is set to take place on Sunday, July 27 at 1:10 p.m. at Rate Field.
Q: How can I watch or listen to the final game?
A: The game will be broadcast on TV via Marquee Sports Network and Chicago Sports Network, and on radio via 670 The Score, WRTO 1200, ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000, and Sox Español.
Q: Are tickets still available for the final game?
A: Yes, tickets are still available through the White Sox and Cubs websites.
