Many families might be striking out trying to see a game this year...

Answer: 

$225.90 which includes 4 of the cheapest tickets, 4 drinks, 4 hot dogs, and parking

Questions:

• If you had $225 to spend on entertainment, would you rather go to one MLB game with your family or spread that money across other activities?
• Why do you think stadiums charge so much more for food and drinks than you'd pay at a grocery store, and is that fair?
• Should sports teams be required to offer affordable ticket and concession options so that more families can attend games?

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (Bookies): 

"The Bookies' annual MLB Fan Cost Index ranks all 30 ballparks by how much it costs a family of four to attend a home game. The basket: 4 tickets (cheapest available SeatGeek average across all 81 home games), 1 lot parking pass, 4 drinks, and 4 hot dogs.

The MLB average is $225.90 for a family of four."

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.