The Angels Rank 25th for Best MLB Pregame Experiences

[Chuck]

Going to baseball games is a rite of summer. It’s a place to be. Along with what’s happening on the field, the sounds, the smells, the energy is a strong part of the experience. So, too, is the experience of the pregame. When it comes to games at Major League Baseball parks, much of the fun is done before the ticket is scanned.

Bookies.com has compiled a comprehensive list of the top MLB pregame destinations. The list is born from an algorithm based on multiple factors. Among them:

Miles From City Center: Close to the action, accessible to fans
Tailgating: The ability to park and enjoy a summer day with a beverage and grill.
Entertainment Around Stadium: A vibrant bar and restaurant scene within walking distance to your seat.
Fan Sentiment: Is the area safe and entertaining for kids and those with kids?

Here are all 30 MLB pregame destinations, ranked.

 

[Taylor]

Seems strange given that so many of the new stadiums don't have large parking lots like the Angels have. 

[failos]

I only care about winning

[Revad]

18 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Seems strange given that so many of the new stadiums don't have large parking lots like the Angels have. 

Don’t forget billionaires have a plan to get all the money they can and if it means eating at a bar or restaurant instead of tailgating, just go with it.

[Dtwncbad]

I would think the Angels would be more like 23rd considering. . . 

[tdawg87]

1 hour ago, OhtaniRule said:

I only care about winning

And we sure do a lot of that.

[Deek]

Who in the hell even shows up early enough to a game to make this assessment... this is SoCal people!

 

... and seriously: LOL at grilling in a parking lot - this isn't Walmart...

[Angelsfan1984]

The stadium in Pittsburgh is legit. There are bars and restaurants for miles in every direction of the stadium as soon as you exit. They put it right in the middle of their downtown. 

[angelsnationtalk]

Not too fond about the "there are no bars and it’s not overly close to many Angels fans" quote. 

A: I'm not going to a bar before the game.... I'm going to a brewery... Which there are PLENTY of around the stadium. 
B: There are plenty of fans near the stadium.... Only problem is it takes 45min to get there from 8 miles away.

[Chuck]

28 minutes ago, Deek said:

Who in the hell even shows up early enough to a game to make this assessment... this is SoCal people!

 

... and seriously: LOL at grilling in a parking lot - this isn't Walmart...

I remember hanging out with @cals and some other AW members way back when before a game, also @Brian Ilten grilled quite a bit back in the day before Angels games. 

They do a lot of grilling prior to games in the parking lot everywhere but the west coast. 

[Yellow Balloon]

So Rangers stadium gets a big boost for being 2 miles from the city center?  The algorithm doesn't know that Arlington's city center is a drugstore, a post office, two or three antique shops, and a Dairy Queen.  

[ScottT]

How does Oakland get any points?

[ScottT]

I really hope the Angels play in Pittsburgh next year.   And Milwaukee.  Back to back.

[Docwaukee]

1 hour ago, Dtwncbad said:

I would think the Angels would be more like 23rd considering. . . 

this would be funnier if people liked you.  

[Docwaukee]

btw.  that was a dick thing to say wasn't it?

[Lou]

2 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

btw.  that was a dick thing to say wasn't it?

Yes. You're better than that.

[Docwaukee]

Just now, Lou said:

Yes. You're better than that.

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

Yes. You're better than that.

should I erase it?

[Lou]

Just now, Dochalo said:

Don't apologize to me...

[Dtwncbad]

7 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

this would be funnier if people like you.  

[Angel Oracle]

LOL at the Latriners at #27

The nearest places to frequent are definitely not within walking distance of the stadium, unless you like climbing up hills.

[mmc]

Not surprised at all.  Nothing remotely interesting within walking distance of the stadium 

[Lou]

1 hour ago, Dtwncbad said:

See, Doc, you made him cry.

[Angel Oracle]

6 minutes ago, Lou said:

See, Doc, you made him cry.

[Taylor]

47 minutes ago, mmc said:

Not surprised at all.  Nothing remotely interesting within walking distance of the stadium 

Deniz's favorite Carl's Jr. is a short jaunt across the parking lot.