Important Series in 2012

Throughout the season, there are a number of series that draw more fans than usual to the ballpark.  These series usually include teams in big cities or teams that create an intense rivalry with the White Sox. The stands are usually packed and tensions are high.  The closer the game and the closer the season’s standings, the more exciting the game will be.  For the 2012 season, the White Sox are likely to draw a larger than normal crowd for a few series.  Those series include:

- Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox May 22-24

- Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox June 18-20 * this series is normally played on the weekend so crowds could be smaller than normal.  Attendance levels should still be significantly higher than normal series during the week.

- New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox August 20-22 * although the Yankees and the White Sox do not have the biggest rivalry, their franchises and hometown markets create a larger than normal appeal to fans.

- Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox August 3-5

- Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox August 10-13

- Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox August 24-26

Majority of the series at the end of the regular season have a significant impact on teams competing for the playoffs.  Other series that could be important include matchups against the Royals.  If competing for the playoffs, almost of all the series in September can expect increases in attendance.  On the other hand, if the White Sox are struggling at the end of the season, their attendance levels are likely to go down.