How to Buy Cheap Baseball Tickets

Don't break the bank going to a baseball game.

There's no better way to spend a summer evening than watching a baseball game. But tickets, peanuts and Cracker Jacks can add up to a budget-breaking evening. Do some research and consider different options before purchasing your baseball tickets.
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Instructions

1. Check ticket resellers, such as StubHub and eBay, for deals on tickets. Also check the classifieds of your local newspaper and your local online classified websites. You may find a great deal from someone trying to offload tickets they can't use.

2. Call Major League Baseball teams for specialty prices. It is common for teams to offer reduced tickets for college students, families, senior citizens and members of the military. No matter the promotion it is likely that the team in your area will offer reduced-price baseball tickets. Also, ask them if they allow food and drinks to carried into the stadium.

3. Ask friends and family if they have tickets they won't be using. Many people who buy season tickets can't make it to every game and are happy to give the tickets to someone who can use them.

4. Consider a season-ticket package. Many clubs offer modified season ticket options, such as 9- or 15-game packages. You can get the reduced price benefits of a season ticket without the high price of a full season package.

5. Buy general admission tickets. Most ballparks have a general admission section where the seating is not assigned, but the ticket prices are considerably cheaper. Just be sure to arrive early so you can get a good seat.

6. Think beyond Major League Baseball. Seek out a minor league game or college game. These games offer cheap tickets and great promotions.

7. Wait until game day and head down to the park. If legal, purchasing tickets on the street can often be a cheap way to get into the park. Wait until the game starts and find a bargain, because a street scalper would rather have something than nothing.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that buying scalped tickets is legal.

References

• Daily Finance: How to Play the Field and Score Cheap Baseball Tickets