White Sox create a welcoming celebration with Gameday for the Girls

The BMO Local Business Hub showcased women-owned businesses from the area, and all-female bands played outside the stadium. Inside, the celebrations kept going with specialty cocktails from Level Sporting Club at the Topo Chico Lounge.

In another thoughtful touch, White Sox players selected walk-up songs performed by women artists throughout the game.

Fans who purchased the VIP experience gained access to a pregame panel held in the Stadium Club moderated by White Sox in-game host Alyssa Bergamini.

Panelists included Sportish founder Lily Shimbashi, sideline reporter Brooke Fletcher, and University of Iowa women’s basketball player Kylie Feuerbach. The candid conversation touched on their experiences in sports media and athletics while reinforcing the importance of creating more opportunities and visibility for women in the industry.

During the pregame festivities, Lily Shimbashi threw out the first pitch. The White Sox also highlighted Clarissa Flores, founder of Level Sporting Club and former Northwestern basketball player, who gave a hearty “Play ball” to start the game.

The White Sox as an organization have consistently shown a willingness to elevate women in sports spaces. South Side Sox staff members were also fortunate enough to attend the 2025 Game Changers Summit this past November, another example of commitment to amplifying women’s voices in baseball and sports media.

Events like “Gameday for the Girls” are a reminder that baseball and sports are at their best when everyone feels like they belong. As women who cover the game and work hard to build an inclusive community here at South Side Sox, we left the ballpark feeling thankful to support a team that continues to make that effort visible.