Solo nights and ballpark lights
I went to a dodger game, alone. Turns out it was the BEST experience of my life.
Back in April, against the rivals the San Francisco Giants, I went to my first game of the season solo. Given the stigma around dodger fans, and adding the rivalry between the two teams, it’s safe to say I was nervous. As a 24 year old woman, I was worried to go with no one else.
Turns out my fears were DEAD WRONG. I had the best time of my life. I originally had seats in reserve 47 (the cheapest that night) and chose to roam around field level. So glad I made the decision to stay in field level. As the season has gone on, I have begun to make friends with the employees at dodger stadium. (If you frequent enough, this can easily happen to you). They knew I was alone this time, and told me to talk to fan services if I needed anything.
I sat in my seat all game, getting up once or twice to use the restroom. I planned ahead and brought my own food/drinks, it saved me from possibly losing my seat. It was nice to just be off my phone, not talking to anyone and just enjoy watching my boys play. I truly got a good baseball experience with no distractions.
The dodgers went on to lose that night 2-4 but I ended up winning in accomplishing a night at the Ravine by myself. Since then, I have gone to 7 other dodger games solo and have created friendships with the people I have met at every single game.
Going to a game by yourself may not be for everyone, but if you are willing to try. . I say do it. If no one can go with you just Go. By. Yourself. You will not regret it.
Even though I sometimes go alone, I’m never truly alone. I’ve made connections and friendships through the dodgers fandom. All of them just make the experience of going to a game greater than I could’ve imagined.
I’ve only gone to one game alone. I have to say I did have a better time than going with people I know. I was able to 100% focus on our boys and the game. No distractions. I have really bad social anxiety. The only reason I went alone was cause my friend bailed on me so…I said f*** it and went alone
That first time is the hardest, but once you get past it, it gets easier. I struggle with social anxiety too. Proud of you for achieving that first game by yourself.
I’ve done the same thing and I’m right there with you. Well said.
Thanks Scott!
Sounds good. I may just have to try this. I almost went alone last week, because I couldn’t find anyone who wanted to go to Joe Kelly bobblehead night with me. I would have been ok with 2 bobble heads for myself. 😀😂
It’s definitely worth trying. See, don’t let the lack of having someone to go with stop you from going. You could’ve gone home with two Joe Kelly’s 😆
I did end up finding someone at the last minute, but your story made realize that all the stressing I did to find someone is so unnecessary. So thank you for that. 😀