In today's digital age, it's getting tougher and tougher for sports teams to attract fans to the stadium to take in a game for a few hours. Baseball in particular has a tougher task, because each team hosts 81 home games a year, whereas football only has to worry about packing their stadium eight times a year (and hopefully for a couple of playoff games).
With the TV watching experience getter better and better for sports, teams have to work harder than ever to provide a reason for fans to get out of the comfort of their living rooms. What's a big way to do that? Food! Stadiums have stepped up their game in expanding their menu, offering more than just hot dogs and nacho chips.
Bhe new, improved stadium foods are certainly another plus to help fans feel at ease while watching a three or four hour ballgame, especially in the sizzling summer heat in the West Coast. However, there's an odd food item that most, if not all, folks won't bother to try for every delicious, mouthwatering food item out there.
So let's take a look at 25 pics of the most unappetizing stadium foods because, well, you know, we should learn ahead of time why we shouldn't order some items at the ballpark. You can thank me later if you'd like.
25 Lobster Poutine Steak (Boston Red Sox - Fenway Park)
If you've been to Boston, you'll know that their lobster (and seafood, for that matter) is to die for.
But there's a breaking point where there's too much lobster for a single food item, and the defending champion Boston Red Sox crossed the line with their Lobster Poutine Steak offered at Fenway Park. Taking poutine, a commodity from north of the border, and throwing lobster as well as bisque is a bit too much, even for the average lobster fan in the New England area.
24 Fried PB&J (Buffalo Bills - New Era Field)
While it's normally baseball stadiums that are known for their 'outside the box' thinking in terms of signature dishes, we all know that NFL stadiums have their own weird items as well. The Buffalo Bills introduced a Fried PB&J sandwich this season, a hand dipped and fried crust-less peanut butter and jelly sandwich, served on a stick with powdered sugar. Considering how crazy Bills fans get at games, maybe the team should cut back on the amount of sugar served!
23 Churro "Dessert" Poutine (Toronto Blue Jays - Rogers Centre)
Relax, there's no fries, cheese curds and gravy in the Toronto Blue Jays' Churro "Dessert" Poutine offered at the Rogers Centre. Now, you can breathe a sigh of relief and keep reading this entry.
But that doesn't mean that dessert poutine is a pleasant thought. In fact, it's a scary thought. When you think of all its sugary counterparts, you'll likely think of diabetes and that won't be a good thing. The churros, ice cream and caramel sauce may sound delicious all at once, but it's obviously heavy on the sugar.
22 Chicken And Waffle Cone (Houston Astros - Minute Maid Park)
If fans were looking for a handheld food that will literally stop their heart, the Houston Astros have them covered at Minute Maid Park with their Chicken and Waffle Cone.
This is a frightening combination of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and honey mustard in a waffle cone. The positive is that fans won't have to search for a seat to sit down and eat it with plastic utensils, but the negative is that they'll likely sustain heartburn and possibly stomach-related ailments.
21 Burgerizza (Atlanta Braves - SunTrust Park)
Anyone reading can probably tell by its name, but I'll break down the Atlanta Braves' Burgerizza at SunTrust Park for you.
Last year, the Braves unveiled this interesting concoction in its first year at SunTrust Park. It's that kind of sandwich that makes you say "wow!" But it'll likely be for the wrong reasons as it's a 20-ounce beef patty topped with cheddar cheese and served between two eight-inch pepperoni pizzas.
That being said, this is the perfect choice for those looking for a heart attack in a box.
20 Pig Candy BLT (Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field)
Sometimes, less is more; and in this case, the Chicago Cubs' atypical offering of Chicago-style hot dogs beats the unusual concoction called the Pig Candy BLT.
Apparently a traditional BLT has been missing sweetness and that's why the Cubs decided to replace regular bacon with candied bacon, sandwiched with lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo on a brioche bun.
Yes, I'm well-aware most Chicagoans are Chicago Bears fans who idolize Sweetness, also known as Walter Payton. But this isn't the item to add sweetness to, you hear me?
19 Cherry Drizzle Chicken Basket (Cincinnati Reds - GA Ball Park)
Where does dinner end and dessert start? The Cincinnati Reds have an answer to that question asked by many foodies. Its Cherry Drizzle Chicken Basket sold at their ballgames can satisfy both our sweet and savory cravings.
This two-in-one type of combination features chicken tenders and funnel cake fries topped with powdered sugar, and of course, the cherry on top. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll go look for something to eat when I'm in downtown Cincinnati to avoid a possible food coma.
18 Ham Dinger (Milwaukee Brewers - Miller Park)
Let's take a look at another stadium food offered in a Midwestern ballpark.
The Milwaukee Brewers' Ham Dinger at Miller Park is certainly something else. Yes, a pulled pork sandwich is good on its own, but so is a donut, which is craveable at any time of the day (unless if you're allergic or have a celiac disease).
Anyways, pulled pork placed between two glazed donuts is a concoction that exists outside of Holey Moley Donuts. Just make sure you have a large beverage to wash it down!
17 Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich (Arizona Diamondbacks - Chase Field)
The Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the best ballparks in the league. The D-Backs' pool is sure to entertain your guests for a gathering. The Dbacks' Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich, however, likely won't entertain your party of whatever number it may be.
Sure, funnel cakes are a common item among MLB teams and sports franchises in general, but the D-Backs apparently don't know when enough is enough. The fact the Dbacks put fried chicken between two pieces of funnel cake and topped it with cheddar cheese and strawberry jam just makes us, you know, want to run for the hills.
16 Detroit Coney Dog Deep Dish Pizza (Detroit Tigers - Comerica Park)
If you're a Detroit native, you already know that the Detroit coney dog is a local staple just like Little Caesar's Pizza. But, unlike the Detroit-style deep dish pizza, the coney dog is a hot dog topped with chili, cheese and onions.
But how would you feel if you were to come across this unlikely combination known as the Detroit Coney Dog Deep Dish Pizza at the Detroit Tigers home games at Comerica Park? Hmmm...you'll likely called it "wild" as it contains all the ingredients of a coney dog on a deep dish pizza.
15 Pork Patty Melt (Kansas City Royals - Kauffman Stadium)
The Midwest is home to some of the most delicious foods in the country and the Kansas City Royals home games at Kauffman Stadium are no exception from this widely known statement.
The Royals, however, offer an not so delectable item in its concession stands though. Kansas City is known for its scrumptious barbecue, but the Pork Patty Melt is a bit too much for the average barbecue aficionado. Pulled pork, fried onions, cheese and bacon...topped with powdered sugar and sandwiched between two pieces of funnel cake. Uh, I think I'll pass.
14 The Dilly Dog (Texas Rangers - Globe Life Park)
The Texas Rangers unveiled an unusual-looking item called The Dilly Dog this past season. So if you're a fan of both corn dogs and dill pickles, you'll likely be brave to try this hybrid dish out at Globe Life Park if you haven't already done so.
The Dilly Dog features a hot dog stuffed inside a deep fried dill pickle and a corn dog. And, of course, the internet has a wide range of opinions on the dish; but we'll let you decide on whether or not it's delicious or disgusting.
13 Tater Kegs (New York Yankees - Yankee Stadium)
The New York Yankees never fail to excite their fans at Yankee Stadium. However, the Yankees' offering of The Tater Kegs is a little extreme. The Tater Kegs are basically a jumbo hot dog on a stick that's topped with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream and scallions.
If you're looking for a heart attack on a stick and there's no Heart Attack Grill in sight, then this snack would be the perfect fit. If not, then I totally understand as I feel the same way too.
12 Churro Pop (Los Angeles Angels - Angel Stadium)
Churros are quite common in Orange County, Calif. While there may not be as many quality churro shops in the OC like LA, there are still tasty churros and that's all that matters.
So if you stop by a Los Angeles Angels home game at Angel Stadium, you can discover that there's an item called the Churro Pop, which has the portability and the sugar your heart desires. But this concoction, a churro that's enclosed in a lollipop and drizzled in chocolate, looks strange to say the least.
11 All-Star Hot Dog (Oakland Athletics - Oakland Alameda Coliseum)
Let's face it, the Oakland Athletics' home of the Oakland Alameda Coliseum is more of a lovable dump than a storied dump, like, say, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Dodger Stadium.
While the A's concessions are fairly traditional, the All-Star Dog is an interesting combination of two flavors: creamy and spicy. It's a hot dog overloaded with the classic macaroni and cheese along with jalapenos for that super spicy kick.
All I can say is that the All-Star Dog has a kick to it, but I wouldn't try it.
10 Brat In A Blanket (Green Bay Packers - Lambeau Field)
Okay, we get it Green Bay; Wisconsin is brat country, but how much fat and thick sauce needs to be in a sandwich? The Packers' brat in a blanket served wrapped in melted cheese curds, topped with mustard in a pretzel bun definitely provides Wisconsin cuisine in one bite. But having a sandwich like this, then sitting for three hours in the cold to take in a Packers game? Packers fans may be called cheese heads, but we're more worried about all that cheese in their stomachs!
9 Rocky Mountain Po'Boy (Colorado Rockies - Coors Field)
The Colorado Rockies are lucky to have one of the most hitter friendly parks in the MLB. Coors Field is one of the largest talked about topics in the Mile High City experience.
That being said, the Rockies have an equally amazing selection of foods and beverages at its home games. Well, maybe not the Rocky Mountain Po'Boy and we'll explain why. Its name may sound normal as it's a poboy with deep fried Rocky Mountain oysters, garlic slaw, guacamole, green chilli ranch, pico de gallo and cotija cheese on a roll.
But those Rocky Mountain oysters are actually bull dingleberries. Yep, that's right.
8 Dodger Burger (Los Angeles Dodgers - Dodger Stadium)
"Is a hot dog a sandwich?"
Well, the Los Angeles Dodgers' answer to the good old question is sort of complex as they've put together a two-in-one type of combination for the fans at Dodger Stadium. It's called the Dodger Burger, which is a sandwich with two Dodger Dogs, one beef patty, caramelized onions and barbecue sauce.
Whether you think it's a hot dog or a sandwich, I'm pretty sure that we can all agree that this was one heck of a concoction.
7 Clean Up Hitter (Chicago White Sox - Guaranteed Rate Field)
The Chicago White Sox, who play their home games at Guaranteed Rate Field, are clearly the other Chicago team in the MLB. But I must bring up this arguably inferior team in its unattractive ballpark as their Clean Up Hitter is more of a mess than anything else.
Speaking of messes, the Clean Up Hitter resembles a mess. Beef, sausage, mozzarella cheese, sweet peppers and marinara sauce—you name it! Please remember to bring some napkins to the table...or seat.
6 Miami Mex Taco Dog (Miami Marlins - Marlins Park)
So the Miami Marlins offer this strange concoction called the Miami Mex Taco Dog at its home games at Marlins Park. Yes, of course, they're located in South Beach and there's a heavy Hispanic and Latino population in the 305 (like Pitbull would rap in his songs).
But the Miami Mex Taco Dog can get messy quickly and I'm not joking about that. It's a footlong with cheese, chili con carne, jalapeno lime aioli, cabbage and salsa. The only difference is that it comes in a tortilla wrap instead of a hot dog bun.