There aren’t many sports experiences that can beat an evening at an MLB ballpark. Each stadium is unique in its own way. And while other sports do have more raucous atmospheres, baseball is the national pastime for a reason.
But going to a game — especially with a family of four — is not a cheap undertaking. You have to take ticket prices (with fees!), parking, food and beverages into consideration. And when all that is done, you’re looking at an expensive night out. Cost is a roadblock MLB should really consider as it struggles to grow the game.
Even the affordability studies out there seem to be underselling just how expensive a single MLB game can be. The Hustle released a graphic this week that ranked each stadium’s average cost for families using data Fan Cost Index. And let’s just say it’s pretty wrong.
