description Crosstown Classic Overview
The Crosstown Classic is the Major League Baseball rivalry between the Chicago Cubs of the National League and the Chicago White Sox of the American League. The clubs represent different sides of Chicago and play home games at Wrigley Field and Rate Field, respectively. Although they met in exhibitions for decades and faced each other in the 1906 World Series, regular-season interleague meetings began in 1997.
help Crosstown Classic FAQ
Which teams play in the Crosstown Classic?
The Crosstown Classic is the Major League Baseball rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. The Cubs play in the National League, while the White Sox play in the American League.
Where do the Cubs and White Sox play their home games?
The Cubs play at Wrigley Field on Chicago's North Side. The White Sox play at Rate Field on the city's South Side.
Why is the Crosstown Classic also called the crosstown rivalry?
The name reflects the geographic split between Chicago's North Side Cubs and South Side White Sox. It is a city rivalry between two MLB franchises that normally play in different leagues.
Do the Cubs and White Sox play in the same division?
No. The Cubs are an National League club and the White Sox are an American League club, so they do not share a regular-season division schedule.
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