Scooby Axson
USA TODAY
March 24, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ET
The new Major League Baseball season starts this week, and fans are excited to get back in the swing of things after an exciting World Series win by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Venezuela’s triumph at the World Baseball Classic.
Along with watching the baseball action on the field, another part of the appeal of going to the ballpark is eating, because there is nothing better than chowing down between strikeouts, ABS challenges and the occasional idiot running on the field.
While the old-school staples of hot dogs, Cracker Jacks and beer will always be on hand for those who don’t like experimenting, the new food and drink additions for people who want to challenge their taste buds will have fans stuffing their faces when they sample the new eats at various ballparks.
Here are some of the more interesting foods and beverages available this season at major-league stadiums:
Various stadiums – The 9-9-9 Challenge
Impress your friends by waddling out of the stadium by attempting to eat 9 mini hot dogs and 9 mini beers in 9 innings.
Available at Citi Field, New York; Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia; Coors Field, Denver; Daikin Park, Houston, Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City; Oracle Park, San Francisco.
Seattle Mariners – Washington State Ferry Boat Souvenir Vessel
If fans can’t get enough of toasted grasshoppers at T-Mobile Park then they can fill their bellies with a collectible ferry boat with items such as chicken fingers, crab-topped nachos, crab dips, and fish and chips.
Washington Nationals – DC Monument Chicken Tower
This loaded burger is complete with grilled chicken on a soft pretzel bun, smoked bacon, creamy chipotle ranch and Gruyère cheese.
Arizona Diamondbacks – Shareable Souvenir Nacho Buckets +