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James Sutton, St. Louis, MO -- Oct 09, 2006 15:04 PM
1 visit(s). My rating: 7
A friend of mine and I went to a game here in 1996 while visiting Chicago. We bought tickets the afternoon before the game and got great seats. We were 10 rows right behind home plate. Anything in field level is nice but I am glad we weren't in the upper deck. It's way too high and they built this stadium 1 year too early. I am glad to see the improvements they have made though to correct the upper deck problem. My rating of 7 is based on how it is now. Back in 1996 I would have rated it a 6. The overall game experience was nice though.
Kevin Barnacle, Chicago, IL -- Sep 22, 2007 18:38 PM
2 visit(s). My rating: 7
My first game there was in 2004 on August 6th between the White Sox and Cleveland Indians. My seats were in section 111. They were in the lower deck down the right field line. They were average seats. The food at the Cell is perfect. I'd advise getting a bratwurst or even a hot dog. The washrooms are pretty good and there is barely any waiting to go. If you've been to Wrigley Field they're isn't that much restrooms and the lines are pretty long and takes a while. the game was good too. The Indians beat the Sox 2-1 I believe the score was. Shortstop Juan Uribe got a homerun. I went again in July 21st, 2006 as the Sox faced the Texas Rangers. This time I sat in section 103 in right center field. Once again i enjoyed the game as well as the food. DH Jim Thome and 3rd Baseman Joe Crede put up homeruns. The Sox unfortuantly lost 10-3. The Park is much more fan-friendly then it was in the 90's. If you have children along take them to the fundamentals deck in left field.
mario v, Chicago, IL -- Feb 17, 2009 00:44 AM
10 visit(s). My rating: 7
Living in Chicago, The Cell has become my default "home" for seeing the Indians. I try to make it to at least 4 or 5 games a year. The place has definitely gotten better with each years upgrades. Now that Sox fever has waned, it's quite easy to get great priced seats in both the lower and upper levels. My favorite sections are anywhere between 536 and 527. Despite the steep curve of the upper deck, you have an amazing persepective of the field. Perhaps because of the gradient, anyone in the first 6 or 7 rows will notice you feel as if you are actually floating above the field. The lower levels are often frustrating to watch from since they are shallow and everyone has to walk all the way up the aisle to the concourse. I also do not appreciate the White Sox' "no lower admission" policy for fans holding non-season upper level seats. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, and will crack jokes at supporters of visiting teams. The food is light years ahead of what Wrigley has to offer (I second the bratwurst slathered in grilled onions) Visitors to the park should stroll up the ramps on Gates 5 or 3 for one of the best views of the downtown skyline you will find.
Joseph Johnston, Covington, LA -- May 28, 2009 19:59 PM
1 visit(s). My rating: 6
July 2008. Texas at Chicago. Nice ballpark. It was WAY too hot that day. My wife had to leave at about the 5th or 6th inning; the heat was getting to her. She has us swear off day games from then on. We had good seats, lower deck near the LF foul pole. I would have rated it higher, but it was just too hot that day. I came away with a nice farmer's tan.
Paul H, East Lyme, CT -- Dec 17, 2010 11:25 AM
10 visit(s). My rating: 6
Visited several times over the years. Yes, they missed out on the "retro" phase, but over the years, this place has dramatically improved. I don't know any other stadium that will allow you to bring in YOUR OWN FOOD, as long as it's in a clear bag. The park food is unbelievable. The new roof and removing of seats in the upper deck really did the place well. Eventually, they will get rid of those gigantic ad boards that were contructed to block off the old housing projects. This is a very fan friendly park. Older Sox fans like me will always remember this place as second rate to Comiskey, but that's OK. We just miss the old park still.
Paul H, East Lyme, CT -- Dec 17, 2010 11:26 AM
10 visit(s). My rating: 6
Visited several times over the years. Yes, they missed out on the "retro" phase, but over the years, this place has dramatically improved. I don't know any other stadium that will allow you to bring in YOUR OWN FOOD, as long as it's in a clear bag. The park food is unbelievable. The new roof and removing of seats in the upper deck really did the place well. Eventually, they will get rid of those gigantic ad boards that were contructed to block off the old housing projects. This is a very fan friendly park. Older Sox fans like me will always remember this place as second rate to Comiskey, but that's OK. We just miss the old park still.
Paul H, East Lyme, CT -- Dec 17, 2010 11:26 AM
10 visit(s). My rating: 6
Visited several times over the years. Yes, they missed out on the "retro" phase, but over the years, this place has dramatically improved. I don't know any other stadium that will allow you to bring in YOUR OWN FOOD, as long as it's in a clear bag. The park food is unbelievable. The new roof and removing of seats in the upper deck really did the place well. Eventually, they will get rid of those gigantic ad boards that were contructed to block off the old housing projects. This is a very fan friendly park. Older Sox fans like me will always remember this place as second rate to Comiskey, but that's OK. We just miss the old park still.
Zach LaFleur, Fowlerville, MI -- Jul 27, 2014 00:04 AM
1 visit(s). My rating: 6
I really like all of the changes to this place, except for about 6800 fewer seats and a minor league size playing field! (The new Yankee Stadium also has these problems as well, especially in their right center field! What they should have done in New Comiskey Park (never went for that U.S. Cell renaming, either) is to extend decks two-five all the way around
the field at the same height as they reduced the fifth deck to and have that flat roof go over them as well! (Maybe leave some room for the scoreboard in center field, or else put it on the new roof top, though)! I like your alternative field dimensions because they are more of a big league size (unlike what they ended up with)! Oh, well, at least new Comiskey Park and new Yankee Stadium still have the ballpark organs in them, unlike our Comerica Park in Detroit, which has a DJ playing uncomfortably loud music most of the time!
Zach LaFleur, Fowlerville, MI -- Jul 27, 2014 00:04 AM
1 visit(s). My rating: 6
I really like all of the changes to this place, except for about 6800 fewer seats and a minor league size playing field! (The new Yankee Stadium also has these problems as well, especially in their right center field! What they should have done in New Comiskey Park (never went for that U.S. Cell renaming, either) is to extend decks two-five all the way around
the field at the same height as they reduced the fifth deck to and have that flat roof go over them as well! (Maybe leave some room for the scoreboard in center field, or else put it on the new roof top, though)! I like your alternative field dimensions because they are more of a big league size (unlike what they ended up with)! Oh, well, at least new Comiskey Park and new Yankee Stadium still have the ballpark organs in them, unlike our Comerica Park in Detroit, which has a DJ playing uncomfortably loud music most of the time!
Zach LaFleur, Fowlerville, MI -- Jul 27, 2014 00:26 AM
1 visit(s). My rating: 6
I just love the renovations done here between 2001 and 2008! All except the removal (not relocation) of 6800 seats and the minor league size playing field, that is! What they really needed to do is to make the field more like old Comiskey Park and extend decks two-five all the way around the playing field with that new flat roof as well (maybe allow some room for the scoreboard, or else place it on the new center field roof) however! Anyhow, considering the view of Stateway Gardens (or Wentworth Gardens) this would have more than been ideal, but it should have been built facing downtown Chicago or Armour Square Park, similar to old Comiskey Park if they wanted the open single deck outfield design
as they have currently! Another thing, I never got into that U.S. Cell renaming, instead calling it new Comiskey or White Sox Park!
Zach LaFleur, Fowlerville, MI -- Jul 27, 2014 01:14 AM
1 visit(s). My rating: 6
I just love the renovations done here between 2001 and 2008! All except the removal (not relocation) of 6800 seats and the minor league size playing field, that is! What they really needed to do is to make the field more like old Comiskey Park and extend decks two-five all the way around the playing field with that new flat roof as well (maybe allow some room for the scoreboard, or else place it on the new center field roof) however! Anyhow, considering the view of Stateway Gardens (or Wentworth Gardens) this would have more than been ideal, but it should have been built facing downtown Chicago or Armour Square Park, similar to old Comiskey Park if they wanted the open single deck outfield design
as they have currently! Another thing, I never got into that U.S. Cell renaming, instead calling it new Comiskey or White Sox Park!
Mark B, Marion, IA -- Aug 28, 2015 17:57 PM
1 visit(s). My rating: 3
I am a fan of getting first row, upper deck seats when I visit a new park as it allows me to have a good view of everything, but I was thoroughly disappointed to discover that having upper deck tickets precluded me from being able to walk around the main concourse. Maybe that's why it's called The Cell… you may get imprisoned in the upper deck.
The best part of the experience was the view of downtown Chicago from the upper deck ramp on the east side of the stadium. There was a decent beer selection, and the food was alright, but I don't agree with others that go on and on about the food. The service from almost everyone was mediocre.
The atmosphere left a lot to be desired. The field is basically a giant softball field, complete with chain link fences. Even though it was a good game with a walk off ChiSox win, the atmosphere was very mediocre throughout. Honestly, of all the current ballparks I've been to, this was the worst. I would hate to see what this place was like BEFORE the renovations.
Lincoln Glab, Hume, MO -- Apr 15, 2016 19:13 PM
10 visit(s). My rating: 8
I do love the Cell. When it first opened it was sterile and generic, with nothing remarkable except it's newness and the ridiculous incline of the Upper Deck. The organization has spent millions improving the fan experience and it has paid off. Just like old Comiskey, the food here is second to none, nothing beats the smell of grilled Polish on a bed of onions wafting through the Cell. They have also worked to blend it into the neighborhood which has rebounded amazingly in the past 15 years, with the sports bar and team shop, at street level across the street. My biggest gripe is restricting the Upper Deck patrons to the Upper Deck. I like to walk the park and take it all in, but I don't want to spend $45 a ticket to watch a (usually) losing team to do that. I do hope the org. removes this restriction.