How often do you guys actually go to baseball games on dates, or is that just in the movies?

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1. I’ve done this many times. It’s light entertainment, you have the opportunity to talk a lot, the games are fun, he might be hoping you’re interested in a new experience, plenty of food and drinks available, the games last 2.5-3 hours. Open your mind, it could be fun.

2. sounds like fun, you should go. What’s the local team?

3. If I had to guess it’s probably more because the dude wants to do something quintessentially American with you since you’re European as like a cultural thing.

   Unless you’re in a town that’s big on baseball or the person in particular is a huge baseball fan I wouldn’t say this is common. It’s not weird though either.

4. Its not a super common place for a date but its not crazy. But I dont see it as a “date” type place. Like my husband and I went to a Saints game and we invited friends over. We got a ton of free tickets.

   A movie is more typical for a date.

5. I’ve done it. There’s ample opportunity to talk to each other, but enough action that it would be okay, it lags. If you’re not familiar with baseball, that’s a whole other thing to discuss. Yeah the games can be slow/long but nobody is holding you at gun point, you can leave whenever.

6. Baseball is very much a part of Americana. It’s iconic, like apple pie. My guess is he’s taking you partly because he’s an Oriole’s fan and partly to introduce you a bit of our cultural fabric. Both of which are nice in my opinion.

   Games are a couple of hours long and tbh a little boring, so it’s a nice chance to talk and a non-threatening, if somewhat non-traditional environment

7. Yes, this is a popular date. My now-wife and I went to a baseball game for our third date, and have gone to maybe 10 since then as well.

8. I had access to “free” NFL tickets, I had three different football dates and paid for two different Major League Baseball game dates.

9. It’s definitely not a “cultural thing” to take someone to a baseball game on a first date. The guy probably had tickets already or he was interested in you enough to want to buy tickets for the both of you since you’ve never been to a game.

   >It sounds like a situation from a movie so I am a bit confused lol.

   Baseball is an American pastime. Plus, we are smack in the middle of baseball season. If it were November or December, he would have probably offered to take you to an NFL game. If it was February or March, it would probably be an NBA game

10. I’ve taken 3 dates to baseball games, and I’m still single. Take that to mean whatever you like.

11. I’ve done it a few times and it’s always been fun. The great thing about baseball is that you can go to watch the game, go and pay zero attention to the game, and everything in between. It’s a laid back crowd and not as loud or intense as most sports (outside of playoffs/a few specific games).

12. I’ve done a few, it’s usually a good call

13. I’m not a huge baseball fan but I love going to the ballpark. I find it relaxing and slow paced. Good food and good times

14. Totally normal, ive done this many times. Great because you have some distraction if needed but also plenty of time to talk.

15. When I was dating my now wife, we went to one baseball game, but we didn’t date that long. If you both like a sport, a game can be great fun. I’ve known lots of couples who made a date out of a football game.

    But if you don’t like baseball … that’s probably not a great choice. It’s usually not very exciting. You’d get lots of time to talk, though. Lots.

16. Yes, it’s something that normal or average people do, especially in cities with a minor league team because those tickets tend to be fairly inexpensive. You can talk while it’s going on but there is something going on if theres a lull in the conversation. It’s going to last about the same amount of time as a movie but again, allows you to actually talk.

    For this particular instance, Baseball is a very American thing and may be something the dude really enjoys. Taking you to a baseball game means he gets to share something he likes with you while exposing you to something you don’t have much/any experience with and see if it could be a shared interest.

17. That’s not a typical first date activity (seems more like a second date since it’s a longer time commitment), but it sounds like he’s trying to give you an American cultural experience.

    As far as sports go, baseball games are relatively slow paced and chill. It’s not constant chanting and cheering like a European football game. Going to a baseball game with someone means sitting and talking the whole time. It’s more like inviting someone to hang out.

    Wear a hat, sunglasses, and lots of sunscreen. You’ll likely bake in the sun.

18. I’ve been going to them solo, but they would make a perfect first date. Unlike a movie you can talk. Food and drinks. Was actually next to a couple at a game today. And if it’s a bad date, just pretend your really sucked into the game and can’t talk.

19. Many times! Go, and have fun!

20. Don’t be put off by those who say the games are too long. MLB has instituted new rules that have significantly cut the time of each game. They used to be 3, even 4 hours long. Now they are averaging about 2.5-3 tops.

21. Baseball games are great for dates, chiefly because they are more leisurely in nature, allowing you to talk to one another while the game is going on. Plus they’re fun.

22. GO ON THE DATE! It’s fun and a pretty common date! It sounds like it’s from the movies because it kind of is. That doesn’t make it any less genuine. Have fun!!

23. One of the best first dates I ever had was at a baseball game.

24. I’m surprised at all the people saying it’s an unusual first date. I’ve been on two sports first dates, a baseball game & a Packers game. my parents met at an SEC football game, so maybe sports dates are just in my blood. I’m also still dating the Packers first date guy. he’s a keeper.

25. Very normal thing. I’ve done it plenty of times. Same with other sports like football, basketball, hockey, and soccer.

    In my opinion, baseball and hockey are the best for dates or hanging with friends.

26. It’s not weird.

    Personally though, it’s a better 2nd or 3rd date