This MLB Team is Hosting a Vegan Food Night … and We Just Rediscovered Our Love of Sports

Baseball is one of America’s most significant pastimes. Even if you aren’t a fan of baseball, it’s very likely that you’ve experienced moments in your childhood where the family gathered around the television to watch the local team play. You probably also have at least one relative who’s a staunch baseball devotee — or maybe you’re that devoted fan.

Considering baseball’s importance in American culture, one would never expect to find a veggie burger at a baseball stadium. After all, the Standard American Diet is notorious for being high in both meat and dairy — and how much more American can you get that sitting in a baseball stadium with a big ol’ carton of chili cheese fries and a corn dog? But in recent years, baseball stadiums have stepped up their games in terms of offering vegan food options. PETA recently released a list of the top 10 vegan-friendly ballparks in the United States and surprisingly, Global Life Park in Arlington, Texas, is at the top of the list.

And now, at PNC Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA – the home of the Pirates – guests will be able to attend the stadium’s first vegan event, “Veggin’ Out at the Park!” The evening is hosted in collaboration with Meatless Monday Pittsburgh, where for $45, the park will serve a full vegan menu, followed by a Pirates vs. Orioles game.

Items on the menu include veggie burgers, Buffalo cauliflower, sweet potato tacos, and more. Plus, anyone who buys tickets will also get corner box seats for the big game! We’re happy to see PNC Stadium taking this step in showing Pirates fans that plant-based food is more than just salad — it’s fun, innovative, and most importantly, delicious! Veggin’ Out at the Park will take place on Tuesday, September 26th. For more information, visit their official website.

Curious to see what’s vegan at your local stadium? Then, check out Veggie Happy’s guide to vegan and vegetarian options at MLB baseball parks.

Can’t make it to the event? You can still make classic ballpark food! We highly recommend checking out the Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone. With over 8,000 vegan recipes (and over 10 new recipes added daily), you’re going to find something you love!

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