White Sox celebrate Pope Hat Night with fan enthusiasm
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
On August 11, White Sox Park hosted Pope Hat Night, a promotion honoring Pope Leo XIV. Despite severe weather conditions prior to the event, fans, including Michael and Cynthia Castaneda in full pope attire, flooded the park for the giveaway. A sold-out crowd of approximately 40,615 attended, highlighting the joy and community spirit surrounding the event. Sox marketing executives aimed for a respectful tribute to their famous Chicago-born fan. The game against the Cincinnati Reds marked a rematch rooted in the infamous 1919 World Series, however, the promotion overshadowed the on-field action.
- •Pope Hat Night took place on August 11 at White Sox Park.
- •Expecting over 40,000 attendees, the event had a sold-out crowd.
- •Fans dressed in pope-themed costumes, adding to the fun atmosphere.
- •The White Sox played against the Cincinnati Reds during the promotion.
- •The event is connected to Chicago's cultural identity and heritage.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: White Sox Pope Hat Night makes believers out of everyone
"CHICAGO — Michael and Cynthia Castaneda watched the deluge Tuesday morning at their Dyer, Ind., home and wondered how they were going to get ready for Pope Hat Night at White Sox Park. “There was a tornado,” Cynthia said. “We have to move branches, clear out the sewers …” “But she was determined to get these costumes,” Michael added. The husband and wife were determined to dress like Pope Leo ...
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