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The 10 Best Snacks to Eat During Post-Season Baseball Games

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Elon chapter.

Ah, Baseball. America’s pastime. The start of October is a magical time of year, with the post-season in full swing. Whether your favorite team makes it or not, you’re at the game or watching from home, the playoffs are an exciting time for baseball fans everywhere and are guaranteed to bring back memories of the ballpark, and all the snacks that come with it.

Some of my best memories are at Shea Stadium and later Citi Field, rooting for the home team with my dad and chowing down on some of the best stadium eats in the MLB. Ballparks across the country have upgraded their menus with some of the most innovative and outrageous foods out there, but the classics never fail to please a hungry crowd. 

That’s one of the beauties about baseball: the time-honored traditions of the game. Played the same for over a hundred years, a true American classic. The game fills fans’ hearts, and the ballpark food fills their stomachs. Here are the ten best snacks to enjoy at home while watching post-season games to make you feel like you’re right there cheering on your hometown heroes.

1. Pigs in a Blanket

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Whether you love chowing down on Dodger Dogs or Fenway Franks, every stadium has their variation of this game day classic. Nothing beats a hot dog at the game, but when you’re watching from your couch, these minis are a great option for the post-season munchies. 

2. Sliders

post-season baseball bacon cheddar
Hui Lin

Any Mets fan can relate to the ridiculous wait at Citi Field for a famous Shake Shack Burger. In some cases, you have to make the tough decision: wait all night in line for a burger, or actually watch the game. Luckily, when watching from your living room you can watch your game and have your burger too. Try this cheesy variation of the classic burger for a post-season snack sure to please.

3. Peanuts

post-season baseball nut sweet
Natalie Zagorski

We all know the song, but peanuts seem to be a pretty underrated baseball snack. Skip the shells and opt for the honey roasted or salt and vinegar nuts for a healthier alternative to burgers, fries, and nachos (because post-season means winter, and winter means weight gain).

4. Cracker Jack

post-season baseball popcorn kettle corn
Alexander Furuya

Another snack flying under the radar is this classic from “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” The sweet-and-salty combo of caramel-coated popcorn and salted peanuts has earned this snack the slogan, “The More You Eat The More You Want.” Better yet? It comes with a prize inside, (Naley reference anyone?) Feeling adventurous? Make your own chai-caramel corn for heaven in a bowl.

5. Nachos

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Jocelyn Hsu

Almost every ballpark offers them, varying from your basic cheese sauce on corn chips in a plastic batting helmet to more gourmet variations. Whatever your style is, there are tons of options to recreate this favorite at home. 

6. Hot pretzels

post-season baseball pretzel salt
Morgan Hamilton

What’s better than warm twists of dough the size of your head? Whether you prefer to drench yours in salt and spicy mustard, or are a bigger fan of those coated in cinnamon sugar, soft pretzels are sure to please when paired with an ice-cold beer. 

7. Beer

post-season baseball chocolate candy
Natalie Zagorski

Enjoy a ballpark classic Budweiser or Bud Light, or embrace all things October this post-season and swap your basic beer for a pumpkin ale. 

8. Cotton Candy

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Paige Marie Rodgers

A little throwback to all the times I would beg my dad for a bag full of sugar when the concession guy made his way through the stands. This sweet treat is a good balance to all the salty and savory ballpark eats available. Try this carnival staple in an icy drink, with this Starbucks Frap recipe. 

9. Chicken Fingers and Fries

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Arguably the best meal out there, and a go to on any menu. Baskets full of fingers and fries have become a staple at stadiums everywhere. They’re usually more expensive than the clothes I’m wearing, but always worth the big bucks. Extra points if you eat them with those tiny plastic forks. 

10. Ice Cream

post-season baseball ice cream sprinkles
Natalie Zagorski

It’s hard to think of anything better than a batting helmet full of soft serve on a scorching hot summer day at the stadium. Granted, It will be melting and dripping down your arms by the time you reach your seat. Fill your favorite team’s collectible helmet with whatever your freezer’s got (or take this quiz), and dream of sunny afternoons at the ballpark.

Regardless of what team you’re rooting for this post-season, we can all agree that baseball snacks are the best snacks, and there is nothing better than enjoying them while cheering on your favorite team. So grab a spot on the couch, flip on the game, chow down on your favorite snack (or all of them), and cheer your little heart out. 

Hi everyone! I'm Natalie, and I'm a first year communications student here at Elon. I'm originally from New Jersey, so like lots of other northeast transplants, I'm missing bagels and pizza right about now. Aside from that, I love all things presidents, puppies, and pineapple patterns.