Are you ready for some championship baseball? Here’s everything you need to know about this Thursday’s rematch between Lane and Kenwood:

The Chicago Public League (CPL) and the Chicago Baseball and Education Academy (CBEA) are excited to partner once again this year to host the 2025 CPL City Boys Baseball Championship game at Curtis Granderson Stadium (901 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago) on the campus of the University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC) this Thursday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m.

Coach Sean Freeman and his Lane Tech College Prep Champions (24-9, 13-1 CPL Jackie Robinson North Division Champs ) take on Romey Bracey’s Kenwood Broncos (16-6-1, CPL Jackie Robinson South Division Champs) in a matchup representing the two top CPL baseball teams still standing this year in search of the 2025 City Title.

Last year, the Champions of Lane Tech bested the Broncos of Kenwood 5-3 in the title game held at Wrigley Field with a thrilling 5-run, seventh-inning rally for the victory. 

This past Monday, May 19, Lane defeated Simeon and Kenwood topped Whitney Young in semi-final matchups at UIC to advance to the championship game.

Viewers can follow the CPL baseball city championship playoffs on the CPS website at www.cpsathletics.com. Digital programs will be available with rosters and historical data of past CPL baseball champions leading up to Thursdays Championship Final.

TICKETS

This game will be FREE to the public.

MEDIA

Media interested in covering the event should e-mail Michael Wojtychiw (mmwojtychiw@cps.edu) or Dominic Scianna (dscianna@cps.edu) by Thursday, May 22 at 11 a.m. 

PARKING

Street parking is available for FREE in and around the ballpark.

Thursday’s baseball championship schedule at UIC:

JV: Lane vs. Taft, 4 p.m.
Varsity: Lane vs. Kenwood, 7 p.m.

Congrats to these teams and good luck in Thursday’s championship games!