White Sox honor pope with giveaway during game against Reds
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Chicago White Sox host the Cincinnati Reds on August 11, 2026, with a special pope hat giveaway for attendees. The tribute commemorates Pope Leo XIV’s longstanding fandom and ties to the team's 2005 World Series victory. Fans will receive hats, enjoy entertainment, and see ceremonial first pitches. The game takes place at Rate Park, contributing to a sold-out event.
- •Game on August 11 features pope hat giveaway for all fans.
- •Tribute to Pope Leo XIV and his connection with the White Sox.
- •Ceremonies include performances and special first pitches.
- •Expectations of a sold-out game at Rate Park.
- •Part of the White Sox's 2026 season and AL Central campaign.
- 10:50 PMSuntimes.com — White Sox pope hat giveaway has some fans cashing in - Chicago Sun-Times
- 7:00 PMBlock Club Chicago — White Sox 'Pope Hat' Night Features Sign Of Peace — And Some Notable Chicago Catholics - Block Club Chicago
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why White Sox are giving away 'Pope Hats' to honor Chicago native Pope Leo XIV
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox pope hat giveaway is tribute to world's most famous Chicago fan
"The White Sox gave away 40,000 "pope hats" at Tuesday's game in honor of the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV. The evening featured other Catholic traditions as well.
"Sellers on eBay and Facebook have already listed the exclusive hat, given to fans at Tuesday night's game.
"The White Sox will be celebrating one of their more famous fans on Tuesday night with a giveaway.
Sources
External links- Suntimes.comAug 12, 2026, 10:50 PMWhite Sox pope hat giveaway has some fans cashing in - Chicago Sun-Times
Sellers on eBay and Facebook have already listed the exclusive hat, given to fans at Tuesday night's game.
- Block Club ChicagoAug 12, 2026, 7:00 PMWhite Sox 'Pope Hat' Night Features Sign Of Peace — And Some Notable Chicago Catholics - Block Club Chicago
The White Sox gave away 40,000 "pope hats" at Tuesday's game in honor of the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV. The evening featured other Catholic traditions as well.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:30 PMWhy White Sox are giving away 'Pope Hats' to honor Chicago native Pope Leo XIV
The White Sox will be celebrating one of their more famous fans on Tuesday night with a giveaway.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:16 PMWhite Sox pope hat giveaway is tribute to world's most famous Chicago fan
The White Sox's game against the Cincinnati Reds will be a de facto tribute to the pope.
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