Introduction
The biggest game of the season is here and fans are ready to cheer on their favorite team. Unfortunately, this major sports stadium may not be selling any food or beverages during the game. This can be a major disappointment for fans who are used to having a variety of snacks and drinks available during the game. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of options for fans to enjoy. With the help of Eat This Not That, fans can find delicious and healthy alternatives to the traditional stadium fare. From protein-packed snacks to hydrating drinks, there are plenty of options to keep you fueled throughout the game. So don’t let the lack of food and drinks at the stadium ruin your game day experience. With Eat This Not That, you can still enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal while cheering on your favorite team.
This Major Sports Stadium May Not Be Selling Any Food or Beverages During the Biggest Game of the Season — Eat This Not That
It’s a sad day for sports fans everywhere. The biggest game of the season is coming up, and the major sports stadium hosting the event won’t be selling any food or beverages. That means no hot dogs, no beer, and no popcorn. But don’t despair — there are still plenty of options for fans who want to enjoy the game without having to go hungry.
The first option is to bring your own food and drinks. This is a great way to save money and still enjoy the game. Pack a picnic basket with sandwiches, chips, and other snacks, and bring along a cooler with drinks. You can also bring along a thermos of coffee or tea to keep you warm during the game.
Another option is to take advantage of the food trucks that will be parked outside the stadium. Many of these trucks offer a variety of delicious food and drinks, so you can still enjoy the game without having to go hungry. Just make sure to bring cash, as most food trucks don’t accept credit cards.
Finally, you can also take advantage of the local restaurants and bars near the stadium. Many of these establishments offer discounts for sports fans, so you can still enjoy a meal or a drink without breaking the bank. Just make sure to call ahead to make sure they’re open during the game.
No matter what you choose, you can still enjoy the biggest game of the season without having to go hungry. So don’t let the lack of food and drinks at the stadium stop you from having a great time. Just remember to bring your own food and drinks, take advantage of the food trucks, or visit the local restaurants and bars near the stadium.
A baseball game without hot dogs and beer? Blasphemy.
But anyone attending one of the biggest baseball games of the year may have to BYO food—if that’s even allowed. Should we start packing our PB&J sandwiches now? Is it even baseball if we can’t purchase $8 hot dogs?
It’s all thanks to a strike that may take place across Dodger Stadium’s concession stands during the upcoming MLB All-Star Game. The possibly sold-out event and related festivities—which include a celebrity softball game and a concert—start this Saturday.
The stadium’s 1,500 concession workers, represented by the hospitality union Unite Here and employed by Chicago-based Levy Restaurants, are threatening to walk off their jobs, which would leave thousands of visitors without food and beverage options. The group is hoping to negotiate better conditions as part of a new contract with the stadium, which they are in the midst of finalizing.
The workers are requesting a contract similar to the one in the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Some of their requests include higher wages, for example, that dishwashers be paid $30 per hour, according to Restaurant Business.
“I voted ‘yes’ to strike because I often have to pick up shifts at the Rose Bowl just to try to make ends meet,” says Laura Ortiz, a Dodger Stadium bartender in a statement. “I love working at Dodger Stadium and know that our company can do better.”
So far, about 99% of the food and beverage workers—including the cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, and suite attendees—have agreed to the strike, according to Maria Hernandez, a United Here spokeswoman. This means no 10-inch Dodger Dog, Korean Short rib bowls, or tacos al pastor . . . . if the deal is not finalized by game time.
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The Major League Baseball Players Association is supporting the possible strike.
“Like thousands of ballpark workers across the country, Local 11’s members are a vital yet under-appreciated part of what makes our game great,” says a statement from the MLBPA. “They deserve to be treated fairly, and will continue to have 1,200 members of the MLBPA behind them.”
The previous contract expired in 2019, though the stadium was closed in 2020 and had limited capacity in 2021, so this is the first time the majority of the stadium employees were expected to return to work.
Danielle Braff