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Tickets Now on Sale for Rate Field Tribute to Chicago-Born Pope Leo XIV

Organizers say the celebration will debut a video greeting from Leo XIV aimed at young people around the globe.

Overview

  • Tickets for the June 14 event go on sale May 30 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster for $5, with on-site parking also available for $5.
  • Gates open at 12:30 p.m., the program begins at 2:30 p.m. and a Mass led by Cardinal Blase Cupich starts at 4 p.m.
  • Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky will emcee a program of music, film and in-person testimonials.
  • Pope Leo XIV will send a pre-recorded video message to the crowd, marking the broadcast debut of his greeting to youth worldwide.
  • The White Sox have unveiled a graphic installation honoring the pontiff at Rate Field, and the Archdiocese says the date has no connection to President Trump’s parade plans.