Canal Edge LLC Proposes New Chicago White Sox Stadium at ‘The Railyards’
Canal Edge LLC, a company owned by White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia, has proposed a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox at a riverside location called "The Railyards." The proposed site spans from Roosevelt Road to 18th Street…
Chicago, IL, September 5, 2026 — A proposal for a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox has been put forward by Canal Edge LLC, a company affiliated with Justin Ishbia, a minority owner of the baseball team. The proposed location for the new ballpark is a riverside site referred to as “The Railyards.”
The site reportedly extends from Roosevelt Road to 18th Street along the Chicago River. Preliminary concepts indicate that the outfield of the proposed stadium would open towards the city skyline. This vision is part of a broader concept for a mixed-use development.
The proposal is currently in its initial stages of development. Before any decision can be made by the Chicago White Sox regarding this site as a potential future home, comprehensive feasibility studies are planned to take place. The team will evaluate these studies to determine if the Railyards location will be considered as a viable option for their next ballpark.
Details regarding the scope and timeline of the feasibility studies were not provided. Similarly, specifics about the proposed mixed-use development components beyond the stadium itself have not been disclosed at this early juncture. The contractor’s name was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Violet Miller on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
