How much does it Cost to Propose at a Sports Venue?

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We’ve all seen it happen, either in real life or on a SportsCenter highlight or TikTok reel – a couple is at a sporting event when, surprise, surprise, one of them drops down on one knee and pops the proverbial question.

If you’re a sports fan worth his or her salt, I’m sure this scenario has at least crossed your mind once or twice vis-à-vis you and your significant other. You and your special someone are up on the jumbotron being cheered on by thousands of your closest friends. Magical, right?

To play that scenario out in real life, there are probably a few speed bumps or roadblocks that need to be overcome before you can make this dream a reality. Maybe not first on the list, but probably pretty close to the top is, how much does something like this cost, anyway?

Sportsbook Review, an online betting evaluation site, recently did a deep dive on this topic to find out what the costs are across the four major sports leagues in the U.S. What they found was a mix of good and not-so-good news.

The NFL, by far the most popular professional sports league in the country, only offers this option at 12 of its stadiums – of these 12, Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, has the highest proposal fee cost at $1,500. The next highest cost is at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, at $750, while the lowest can be found at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, for just $25.

Moving over to basketball, the home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, has the highest proposal fee at just $250, while in the NHL, the New York Islanders home ice, UBS Arena, has the highest proposal cost at $500. In the MLB, Citi Field – home of the New York Mets – and Nationals Park – home of the Washington Nationals – both lead the list with fees of $1,500, although the Nats charge their fee for a video message only.

The full report, including the full list of venues that offer proposals, can be found here.

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