Canal Edge proposes new Chicago White Sox ballpark at The Railyards

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Canal Edge proposes new Chicago White Sox ballpark at The Railyards
Summary

Justin Ishbia and the Canal Edge development company have released plans for a new White Sox stadium site known as The Railyards. Located along the Chicago River directly west of The 78 and the future Chicago Fire stadium, the proposed design features an open-air layout with brickwork intended to mirror the aesthetic of Comiskey Park. Renderings indicate the stadium would orient home plate toward the downtown skyline, with a right-field section positioned near the river to potentially allow for home runs to land in the water. The project faces significant hurdles, including the current operation of active railyards at the site and the requirement for municipal approval and infrastructure funding. Although the White Sox do not currently have an ownership change, the development follows a succession plan that would place the team under Ishbia’s control by the time any facility could be completed.

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  • •The Railyards proposal places a new stadium west of The 78 and the future Chicago Fire stadium.
  • •Proposed designs include an open-air structure with home plate facing the Chicago downtown skyline.
  • •The project site currently contains active rail infrastructure that requires relocation.
  • •Justin Ishbia owns the land designated for the potential project.
  • •Development plans rely on the expected ownership of the White Sox by Ishbia.
Latest Updates
  • 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Ishbia unveils his plan for a new White Sox ballpark on Railyards site along Chicago River
  • 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Ishbia’s Canal Edge unveils a new White Sox ballpark: The Railyards
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CHICAGO — Justin Ishbia’s vision of a new White Sox ballpark on the banks of the Chicago River in the South Loop was unveiled Saturday morning in a development plan called the Railyards. It’s still a long way from coming to fruition, but renderings of the stadium at the Amtrak site across from the new Fire stadium show a packed, open-air venue with water taxi service on the river, a nearby ...

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It’s open-air and river-adjacent — but as usual, leaves many questions unanswered

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