A day at the ballpark is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family, but it can be expensive. With a little planning and strategy, you can enjoy a day at the ballpark without blowing your budget.
The first step to baseball savings is knowing your team’s ticket pricing schedule. Several years ago, MLB introduced dynamic pricing, which prices seats using an algorithm based on historical attendance to predict demand. This creates a market for tickets, with the cheapest seats going to fans willing to wait until closer to the game to purchase them. Weekend games, especially those against rival teams, are often the most expensive.
Many MLB teams offer discounts to students, veterans, teachers and first responders. Those discounts can help you score cheaper tickets and save on food and drinks. Depending on the program, you may also get exclusive merchandise or other benefits. Check the website of your favorite team to see what their current offers are.
Bringing your own food and non-alcoholic beverages is an easy way to cut costs for a group of people attending a game. You can save $60-80 per person if you do this.
Parking can be very expensive near any ballpark, even a minor league stadium. Consider parking at a nearby friend’s house or at a public transportation station to avoid paying $20-$40 for a space. Buying souvenirs away from the park is another way to save money. You can usually find shirts, hats and other merchandise for much less online than you can at the stadium.
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