It only took two games for the Chicago White Sox to advance to the ALDS where they will face the Cleveland Guardians.
This is the first playoff series win for the team on the south side of Chicago in more than 20 years, so White Sox fans are ready to bring the house down upon playoff baseball's return to Rate Field.
Chicago scored a decisive 7-3 victory over Houston on Wednesday night after a three-run home run from Chase Meredith in the sixth inning pulled the White Sox ahead for good.
The ALDS kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 3 in Cleveland, where the White Sox will face their division rival. Chicago has the head-to-head lead in this one, winning seven of 13 matches between the two teams this season.
Only a game separated these two in the division race, which should make for a close ALDS matchup.
Below we'll break down how to buy ALDS tickets and more for the 2026 MLB playoffs:
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox ALDS tickets
By winning their division, the Guardians earned a first-round bye directly to the ALDS and home-field advantage for the series, which means they will host Game 1, Game 2 and a potential Game 5. Whether or not the Chicago Cubs advance out of the wild card round, playoff baseball will make its way to Chicago when the White Sox host the ALDS Game 3 and a potential Game 4. Here's a look at ticket prices:
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 in Cleveland — Starting at $131
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland — Starting at $100
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Chicago — Starting at $153
- Game 4*: Thursday, Oct. 8 in Chicago — Starting at $141
- Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 10 in Cleveland — Starting at $115
Cleveland Guardians MLB playoff tickets
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 in Cleveland — Starting at $131
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland — Starting at $100
- Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 10 in Cleveland — Starting at $115
Cleveland Guardians 2026 MLB postseason tickets
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Chicago White Sox MLB playoff tickets
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Chicago — Starting at $153
- Game 4*: Thursday, Oct. 8 in Chicago — Starting at $141
*=if necessary
Chicago White Sox 2026 MLB postseason tickets
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2026 MLB season key dates
- Opening Night: Wednesday, March 25 ✅
- Opening Day: Thursday, March 26 ✅
- All-Star Break: July 11-14, with the All-Star Game taking place on Tuesday, July 14 ✅
- Postseason: The MLB postseason began on Sep. 29, 2026 ✅
- Division series: The AL and NLDS both begin on Saturday, Oct. 3
- Championship series: The NLCS begins Sunday, Oct. 11 while the ALCS starts Monday, Oct. 12
- 2026 World Series: Slated to start on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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