White Sox to Attempt Guinness World Record for Dogs at Sporting Event
Chicago's South Side team is hoping to see 1,000 dogs in the stands at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 13.
By Tim Moran

CHICAGO, IL - Sitting a few games under the .500 mark, it’s unlikely the Chicago White Sox will be breaking any records on the field in 2016.

But they still have a chance to set a unique mark off the field.

In the stands, of all places, at U.S. Cellular Field.

The team announced Tuesday it will try to break a Guinness World Record for the most dogs in attendance at a sporting event.

The record-breaking attempt will take place during the Tuesday, Sept. 13, home game against the Cleveland Indians, which is also the annual “Bark at the Park” event. Fans who bring their furry friends to the game that day can sit in the outfield reserved area known as the “Dog Zone,” according to a team press release. They can stroll the outfield concourse with plenty of fire hydrant comfort station areas.

To set the record, fans will need to collectively bring 1,000 dogs to the park and be certified by a Guinness World Records adjudicator.


According to published information, there is no current record for most dogs at a sporting event. But at least 1,000 would be needed to set one. The Arizona Diamondbacks nearly set the mark earlier this season with 858 dogs in attendance for a game at Chase Field.

The White Sox are partnering with AvoDerm Natural Pet Foods, Nylabone and PetSmart for the promotion.

Tickets are available for $20 that night.

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This is the stuff that makes me embarrassed to be a Sox fan.

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Yeah...

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I love the White Sox.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

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RPB is right. You suck.

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

I'm tempted. My husband is going to tell me no fucking way.

So is it safe to say this franchise has gone to the dogs?

He can stay at home; you and I can bring little rover.

You could say we'll do it doggy style that night.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

who is going to organize the dog fighting event to be held in the 500 level concourse?

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Eeeeewwwwww. Gross.

This is minor league type stuff. But the Sox have a long tradition of this kind of thing. Everybody loves Bill Veeck and he was the king of it.

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Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up to The Hill
With Elon, Tulsi, and Don

Exactly. This is fun. This is part of the White Sox experience. It's not much different than the fireworks after home runs or them singing in Wrigley for the 7th inning stretch.

The product on the field not so much.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

It's smart that they are finally matching promotions with the product on the field.

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Best looking bitches at a Sox game all year.

Canine Attendance Championship

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Is Three Dog night performing?

Did one of the members of the band write a forward to one of your football interview books?

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Why are only 14 percent of black CPS 11th-graders proficient in English?

RIP Three Dog Night.

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way