Let's Road Trip Cubs 2025: Trip #10 - Two Big Rivals Close To Home - Cubs

At the end of July, the Cubs embark on what might be the shortest two-city road trip in the history of MLB. First, the Cubs go 10 miles south to take on the White Sox, before traveling 95 miles north to face the rival Brewers. It's six games in the heat of summer against our closest enemies, what could possibly go wrong?

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Chicago White Sox - July 25-27
Rate Field - Capacity 40,615
2024 Attendance - 1,976,344 (ranked 8th out of 15 AL teams, 19th overall MLB)

The cross-town battle in August 2024 saw the Cubs take two from the floundering White Sox on the South Side. Both games were decided by two runs or less, but the results remained positive for the Cubs.

Overall the Cubs have played the White Sox to a draw on the South Side. With the Cubs winning 37 and losing 36, 2025's edition of the "shortest road trip in baseball" will determine if the Cubs can gain an advantage in the overall series or if the Sox can wrestle back home field advantage.

The artist formerly known as New Comiskey Park, The “Cell,” and Guaranteed Rate has been around since 1991, but South Side Chicago baseball has been cooking since 1910. While the new stadium resides in a residential area, it carries a “big” stadium vibe compared to its North Side counterpart. Sharing an owner allows you to also buy Bulls gear at the ballpark, a plus for Chicago fans.

The upper deck leans into the “upper” definition, while the bleachers get hot, especially in July. In the 2000s, a person could shower on the outfield walkway. I’m not sure who thought that was a great idea, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t try it out one blistering August afternoon.

Lake Michigan, Soldier Field and the Museum campus, Sears tower, and the Magnificent Mile. The smell of the L-Train platforms wandering in the Lake Shore breeze. Chicago natives might be used to these sights, but they never disappoint. Getting to Rate Field involves most likely car and parking for me, and sneaking to the South Side before rush hour is a “mandatory” event.

After hopefully conquering their cross-town rivals, the Cubs return to Milwaukee to do some more in-division damage.

Milwaukee Brewers – July 28-30
American Family Field - Capacity 41,900
2024 Attendance: 2,537,202 (Averaged 21,328 - ranked 9th out of 15 NL teams, 16th overall MLB)

When the Cubs travel to Milwaukee in early May, they might encounter beautiful days and chilly nights. On this trip, though, the Cubs are most likely to face sweltering and muggy conditions. In this climate, American Family Field turns into a jet stream sauna, and fans will need to hydrate. If you are looking for a two-city road trip that allows you to stay in your own bed at night, this is your chance. Just make sure your air conditioner is working.

You can see a full write-up of American Family Field and its surrounding attractions here.

What do you think Cubs fans, will this be a feast or famine with regards to the home-cooking?