Prospective White Sox Owner’s Company Unveils Plans for New South Loop Stadium
Prospective White Sox owner Justin Ishbia's company has revealed preliminary plans for a new White Sox stadium in Chicago's South Loop. The stadium is proposed as part of "The Railyards," a large mixed-use development planned for the site of an…
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2026 —
Preliminary plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium have been revealed by the company representing prospective owner Justin Ishbia. The proposed site for the new ballpark is located in Chicago’s South Loop.
The stadium is envisioned as a central component of “The Railyards,” a substantial mixed-use development slated for the area currently occupied by an Amtrak rail yard. This development plan also includes provisions for relocating Amtrak’s maintenance facility.
The potential relocation of the Amtrak facility, as part of the larger development, has encountered opposition. Some local officials and residents have expressed concerns, particularly regarding the possible departure of the White Sox from their historic home in Bridgeport. The specific timeline for the proposed stadium and development was not detailed in the preliminary plans. Information regarding permit status and further official reviews was not provided. The contractor’s name for this phase of planning was not disclosed. The exact financial implications or estimated construction costs were not made available at this preliminary stage.
Story summarized from the original created by Charles Thrush on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.
