A family of four will spend an average of $57.70 this season to see a Minor League Baseball game, complete with concessions and a program.A survey of the 160 Minor League Baseball clubs in the U.S. and Canada that charge admission for their games found the average cost for a family of four to take in a Minor League Baseball game this season is $57.70.
“Minor League Baseball continues to lead the way in providing affordable family entertainment to communities throughout the country,” stated Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Conner. “At a time when many of our fans face the economic and social challenges of the day, we are pleased to offer a family-fun, community-oriented entertainment outlet that is so reasonably priced."
The survey is based on the price of two adult tickets; two child tickets; four hot dogs; two sodas; two beers; a program and parking. The price for an adult ticket is $8 or less at more than 80 percent of Minor League Baseball’s ballparks.
The average cost of a night at a Minor League ballpark ranges from $67.77 for a Triple-A game to $50.26 for a Short-Season-A/Rookie contest. The Double-A ($57.47) and Class A ($57.44) classifications are within $.30 of the industry average.
AVERAGE PRICE BY CLASSIFICATION
| AAA | A | A | SS/R | |
| Ticket | $8.15 | $7.02 | $6.71 | $5.69 |
| Child ticket | $6.98 | $6 | $5.96 | $4.99 |
| Hot Dog | $3.23 | $2.71 | $2.87 | $2.53 |
| Pop | $2.95 | $2.62 | $2.68 | $2.29 |
| Beer | $5.46 | $4.49 | $4.58 | $4.14 |
| Program | $2.73 | $2.47 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| Parking* | $5.04 | $3.90 | $4 | $3.82 |
*where fee is charged
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