The White Sox have unveiled their initial attendee list for SoxFest 2026, set to take place January 30-31 at the Ramova Theatre – and it’s a lineup that offers a clear glimpse into the club’s future-focused mindset.

Leading the charge from the front office will be general manager Chris Getz and manager Will Venable, both of whom are expected to play central roles in shaping the team’s direction heading into the 2026 season. Their presence signals that SoxFest won’t just be about autographs and photo ops – it’ll be an opportunity for fans to hear directly from the architects of the rebuild.

On the player side, the early roster is headlined by a mix of current major leaguers and top prospects. Among the big-league names confirmed are Davis Martin, Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Luis Robert Jr., Shane Smith, Grant Taylor, Kyle Teel, and Miguel Vargas. That’s a solid core of talent, with Robert Jr. bringing star power and Montgomery continuing to represent the future of the infield.

Prospect-wise, the White Sox are sending Sam Antonacci (ranked No. 11 in the system) and Tanner McDougal (No. 7), both of whom have been turning heads in the minors. Their inclusion adds some intrigue to the weekend, especially for fans eager to get a closer look at players who could soon be making the leap to the South Side.

But just as notable as who is coming is who isn’t – at least not yet. Several current big leaguers are absent from the initial list, including Andrew Benintendi, Edgar Quero, Lenyn Sosa, and Mike Vasil.

On the prospect side, some of the organization’s most hyped names – Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Braden Montgomery, Billy Carlson, and Caleb Bonemer – are also missing from the early wave. Whether that’s due to scheduling, injury, or a simple matter of timing, it leaves fans hoping for more names to be added in the coming weeks.

And perhaps the most surprising omission? Not a single former White Sox player is currently slated to attend.

That’s a departure from tradition – SoxFest has long leaned on the presence of past greats to bridge generations and connect fans with the franchise’s history. Their absence, at least in this first batch, feels like a noticeable void.

Still, with nearly two months to go, there’s plenty of time for the list to grow. If this early group is any indication, though, SoxFest 2026 is shaping up to be a showcase for the next wave of White Sox talent. The message is clear: this franchise is all-in on its youth movement, and they’re giving fans a front-row seat to what’s coming next.