The Arizona Diamondbacks have sucked the fun out of going to the ballpark. Even with the cheapest seats in the league, it’s unpleasant. The cheapest seat gets you a nose bleed look at one of the worst teams in baseball. You overlook the rest of the empty stadium, while your kid, unable to concentrate on the ants, find more pleasure in just about anything. They’re not cultivating the next generation of fans.
Have a once a week/month/year special, ideally not on a school night (if during the school year), where the seats are sold same day for $5 - for any seat left in the stadium. Get the kids into the crowds, up close, with some excitement. Maybe a $20/seat combo that includes your seat, a hotdog, drink and a box of cracker jacks.
If you get the cheapest anything, you'll have an imperfect experience. But I just pulled up mlb.com and checked prices for a random DB game (Friday night game, Aug 5). Outfield seats at field level are 25 bucks. Or you can get tickets right by the bullpen in foul ball territory for $25.
Not bad for 3+ hours of friday night entertainment.
Have a once a week/month/year special, ideally not on a school night (if during the school year), where the seats are sold same day for $5 - for any seat left in the stadium. Get the kids into the crowds, up close, with some excitement. Maybe a $20/seat combo that includes your seat, a hotdog, drink and a box of cracker jacks.