How many total tickets need to be sold in order for my team to be able to participate in this great event?
Usually, around 300 $40 tickets, or 25 tickets per player. It is typically much easier to sell this amount of tickets than it is to sell 400 $30 tickets. Each ballpark will vary.

Do we have a choice of the games that we sell tickets for?
Yes, you may choose any game that you want, but being smart is important. Trying to sell a weeknight game in April or May will not work. Make your event a big night called Friends and Family Night and make sure your entire organization is on board. Fridays especially, Saturdays and Sundays will yield the most success.

Can I pick a 2nd game to sell tickets for?
Yes, at some ballparks. Pick a perfect date and focus on that one big event. If some business comes along and wants 50 tickets for an outing and has not already made an arrangement with the host club, Big League Dream Day may be able to accommodate this request.

We want to reach our team goal; how do we get credit?
Please remember that you are selling group-priced tickets, and those sales will be counted toward your team total for your Big League Dream Day event. Your team will get credit for the real value of the ticket and the value listed on the actual ticket will only be the face value, not the price of the ticket purchased at BLDD. Big League Dream Day has extensive administrative costs and each ticket will have a $4.00+ fee added to the group sale price. BLDD must pay a computer person, a graphic artist, Stripe, PayPal, who handles all transactions. There are other administrative duties that are very time-consuming. Remember that the host club may utilize something called demand-based pricing for all group sales. In February, you might secure a $45 ticket (game day face value ticket) for the group rate of $33, but in May there will likely be no discount at all……so locking in early and making those sales is critical. All teams participating in Big League Dream Day have reached their goal.

How else can I get credit toward our team goal?
Examples: I already have a company outing scheduled and I already bought tickets from the host club? Sorry, no. I want to take a group of 15 kids from my son’s Tae Kwon Do class? Yes, but please work to ensure the sale of all 15 tickets. Certainly, you will want to lock the number of participants down before going this route and you may want to handle the entirety of the transaction yourself. Get full payment, including BLDD price of $4.00+ per ticket, deposit into your account, buy all of the tickets at BLDD, and personally deliver the tickets to the customer. We have had several occasions in the past when teams would set aside 20 or more tickets and only sell 10 or 12 tickets. Group rates might not apply to these tickets. There is one additional item I have decided to add this year and for all future purchases. Any ticket that is sold at the group ticket price of $40 or higher, will have a $5 fee added to it. Tickets over $50 will have a $6 fee added to it. Please remember that all transactions are run through PayPal or Stripe and there are charges for every purchase made. All ticket or voucher sales are final.

Are there any costs beyond the ticket sales?
Yes, there is a one-time $40 per player sign-up fee on the BLDD website. This will get the players active to sell. There is nothing beyond that and entrance to the Big League venue on your playdate is free. The BLDD website will handle all of the ticket purchases and will provide a very detailed breakdown of all of your transactions. Tickets are sent electronically via the Ballpark App, about 3 weeks prior to your game date(s). If your tickets sell out earlier, they will be mailed within a few days from the end of the sale. All of your paper handling and collection of checks have been eliminated! Ordering at Big League Dream Day is secure, quick, and easy.

When should I close out my ticket sales for a particular date?
Try to have everything wrapped up about 3 weeks prior to the date of the game or earlier if possible. The tickets that folks are buying are not virtual tickets, meaning they cannot be printed out online. Sometimes, for larger orders, paper tickets may be mailed to your team parent or coach for distribution. BLDD does not mail tickets to each individual buyer.

What is the deadline to sell tickets?
A June 24th event would be a June 1st cut-off at 10 pm, for example.

Please remember that all tickets are to be purchased at BLDD for the GROUP rate, toward your team goal. This is the best price that can be offered through March 31. There may not be group rate pricing after this date, although the price that you lock in, is the price as tickets get higher in price over time with demand-based pricing.

My company wants a Suite or All-Inclusive area or other specialty sections. Can BLDD handle that?
The Group Ticket Sales Department will handle these requests. Typically, on a $3,000 suite purchase $2,000 is credited toward your team goal. These numbers will vary based on what area you choose. Please remember not to go online and make this purchase. We will need to work directly with the host club Group Ticket Sales Department.

When will my first update be as to how much we have sold?
The 1st update will be around April 1st

Do we know what date will be our play date?
Typically the host club will get a play date to us near the end of December, and we will be certain to pass it on to you as soon as it is available.

What is the coach’s #1 job?
To have a great team parent(s)! We cannot emphasize enough how much you want to delegate the task of directing folks to the bigleaguedreamday.com website. We will need a point of contact who will understand the process and be able to answer questions…..there are always many. Coach, please focus on coaching your team.

Can I make this a fundraiser for my team?
YES! You may set the ticket price at any price you want. We had a team sell their $27 tickets for $40 and they made a nice profit. Please remember that the fundraiser amount will be less than the actual $13 difference as there are administrative expenses. Please also remember that for a team to receive their fundraiser amount they must reach their team goal threshold. If the threshold is not reached, all extra funds from a fundraiser will be turned into real tickets for future game(s).  It is imperative that for the long-term viability of Big League Dream Day that every team reaches or exceeds its targeted goal.

How are teams chosen?
There are always more teams that express an interest in participating than there are spots available. Rest assured; the selection of participants is not taken lightly. We will do everything possible to give your team a chance to participate and when the invitation goes out you will be provided with a 72-hour window to accept or decline. As you can imagine having other teams wanting to participate and waiting around for weeks during the process can be detrimental to the overall program. Teams interested in selling tickets in the year(s) preceding their play year, will be given the highest priority.

When can I start selling tickets on the Big League Dream Day website?
Ticket sales usually start in early February or after all your players have signed up.

By what date should I have my ticket sales wrapped up?
Please follow the date listed in your team’s webpage. All ticket or voucher sales are final.

Are all tickets together in the sections we choose?
Yes, absolutely. Certainly, if you choose different price points in different seating locations for any one event, you will not be in the same area. All rows and seating will be together in the seating area you have selected.

Will our posted ticket price at BLDD ever change?
No, you are locked into that price. The only potential for a higher-priced ticket on the same date is if you add significant inventory after the demand-based pricing has kicked in on March 31.

Why is there a $40 player fee?
Administratively, it ensures that all ticket purchases made on behalf of a particular player are properly tabulated at the Big League Dream Day website. Your team representative will get a detailed breakdown of all ticket sales in a very manageable format. Once players from your team have signed up at bigleaguedreamday.com and you have chosen game date(s), your team will be able to start selling game tickets to reach your team goal. PLEASE NOTE PLAYER FEE REFUNDS ARE ONLY PROVIDED IF A TEAM CANNOT BE FOUND FOR YOU TO PLAY. ONCE A TEAM IS IN THE QUEUE TO PLAY AND ARE SELLING TICKETS OR VOUCHERS, NO REFUND FOR THE PLAYER FEE WILL BE PROVIDED. THERE ARE EXTENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS WITH PUTTING ON A PROGRAM OF THIS NATURE.

Will the prices listed at BLDD go entirely toward your team goal?
The prices at bigleaguedreamday.com will be higher and will reflect a $4.00+ fee per ticket.

What are the TARGET DATES and duties after my team has been chosen?
In early January, please determine your ticket-selling date(s). One big event, perhaps called your Friends & Family and Former Players Night is a good selling point and maybe 1 or 2 others. Your team is encouraged to place a heavy emphasis on the Friends & Family Night, perhaps 70% or more of your total ticket sales.

Player sign-up at bigleaguedreamday.com is active as soon as you are notified that your team is a participant.

Teams should have this process completed by February 1. Please remember that ticket sales will begin at bigleaguedreamday.com as soon as all players are signed up for your team and you have chosen your game dates and the tickets are loaded. You are welcome to have players register as a collective group, which is usually done by the coach, or you may require your players to sign up individually. Once payment is received, it typically takes less than 24 hours for the player’s name to appear in the drop-down.

Any other thoughts?
Please remember that all ticket sales are at the reduced group ticket price and are much lower than if folks purchased on game day. All ticket sales are for new group outings. Folks who have already purchased tickets, including season tickets with the host club, cannot be counted toward your team goal.

How is the purchase of tickets handled?

All transactions are handled at the Big League Dream Day website. This online purchase is SECURE and operates through PayPal and Stripe. BLDD does not see any credit card information or any identifying information other than your name, address, and number of tickets. All ticket and voucher sales are final.

I plan to send out a Facebook post about our ticket dates, what could it look like?
It’s never too early to plan your summer Brewer games! If you’re planning to head to a Brewer game this summer, please consider buying your tickets from ZACH. His team has been offered a unique and exciting opportunity to play a baseball game at American Family Field – Yes, on the BIG diamond where the Brewers play. It can only happen if we do our part in selling tickets. Three dates are available – if you are interested please let me know and we can order the tickets for you! These are normally $45+ ticket values for a reduced amount (see below). WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND CONSIDERATION!!!

Friday, April 29th @ 7:10 pm vs Miami Marlins – $31/ticket

Sunday, May 15th @ 1:10 pm San Diego Padres – $33/ticket

Friday, June 10th @ 7:10 pm vs New York Mets – $33/ticket

*Tickets are located in either the Field Infield Box or the Field Outfield Box

Will there be updates?
Always.

Thank You