White Sox Announce 2026 Postgame Concert Series

Marshmello, Ja Rule, and Cole Swindell to perform at Rate Field this summer

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:22pm

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The Chicago White Sox have unveiled a schedule for a series of concerts at Rate Field this season, with several popular artists including Marshmello, Ja Rule, and Cole Swindell set to perform after select Friday night games against American League Central opponents.

Why it matters

The White Sox are hoping to draw more fans to the ballpark this season by offering a series of popular postgame concerts, tapping into the growing demand for live music events. This could help boost attendance and engagement, especially among younger fans who may be drawn to the combination of baseball and music.

The details

The White Sox Postgame Concert series will take place on three Friday nights during the 2026 season. On June 26, after the game against the Kansas City Royals, the team will welcome DJ and producer Marshmello. On August 7, following the game against the Cleveland Guardians, hip-hop artist Ja Rule will perform. And on September 18, after the game against the Detroit Tigers, country singer Cole Swindell will take the stage.

  • The first postgame concert will be on June 26, 2026 after the White Sox game against the Kansas City Royals.
  • The second postgame concert will be on August 7, 2026 after the White Sox game against the Cleveland Guardians.
  • The third postgame concert will be on September 18, 2026 after the White Sox game against the Detroit Tigers.

The players

Marshmello

A DJ and record producer who has been nominated for a Grammy and multiple Billboard Music Awards, winning 'Top Dance/Electronic Album' in 2020 for his album 'Marshmello: Fortnite Extended Set'.

Ja Rule

A hip-hop icon who has been nominated for four Grammys and a slew of MTV Video Music Awards, as well as winning a BET Award for 'Best Male Hip-Hop Artist' in 2002.

Cole Swindell

A Grammy and CMT Music Awards-nominee, fresh off the release of his latest album 'Spanish Moss' in 2025.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets to the White Sox games to attend the postgame concerts. VIP packages with on-field access are also available.

The takeaway

The White Sox's Postgame Concert series is an innovative way for the team to attract a wider audience and provide a unique entertainment experience for fans, blending baseball and live music in a way that could boost attendance and engagement, especially among younger demographics.