The Chicago White Sox have earned a spot in the American League Division Series (ALDS) and will meet the Cleveland Guardians, who hold home‑field advantage after winning the AL Central. The series kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 3 in Cleveland and will shift to Chicago for Games 3 and 4, should a fifth game be required.
Ticket pricing and availability
Fans can purchase tickets for the best‑priced seats starting at $100. Prices vary by game and seat location:
- Game 1 – Saturday, Oct. 3 (Cleveland): starting at $131
- Game 2 – Monday, Oct. 5 (Cleveland): starting at $100
- Game 3 – Wednesday, Oct. 7 (Chicago): starting at $153
- Game 4* – Thursday, Oct. 8 (Chicago): starting at $141
- Game 5* – Saturday, Oct. 10 (Cleveland): starting at $115
*Game 4 and Game 5 are only scheduled if the series extends to those games.
Recent performance and series outlook
Chicago entered the postseason with a strong head‑to‑head record, winning seven of the 13 regular‑season meetings with Cleveland. The White Sox also secured a decisive 7‑3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday, highlighted by a three‑run home run from Chase Meredith in the sixth inning.
The Guardians earned a first‑round bye by winning their division, guaranteeing them three home games to start the series. Chicago’s ability to win on the road will be crucial, especially given the narrow one‑game gap that separated the two clubs in the division race.
How to buy tickets
Tickets are available through the official MLB ticket portal, as well as authorized resale sites. Buyers should act quickly, as prices can fluctuate based on demand and game importance. The MLB postseason began on Sep. 29, and the ALDS will run through Oct. 10, with the potential for a decisive Game 5 in Cleveland.
Key dates for the 2026 MLB season
- Opening Night: Wed, Mar. 25
- Opening Day: Thu, Mar. 26
- All‑Star Break: July 11‑14 (All‑Star Game on Tue, July 14)
- Postseason start: Sep. 29
- AL and NL Division Series: Sat, Oct. 3
- AL Championship Series: Mon, Oct. 12
- World Series: Fri, Oct. 23
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Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
