Few things are better than a warm summer night and some baseball.
The Jackals are a member of the Can-Am League, a professional independent baseball league. That means that while they're professional and play at a high level, they have no MLB team affiliations. They play at Yogi Berra Stadium on the campus of Montclair State University. I guess I'll break down my review into different categories so it's easy to browse.
BASEBALL
This is obviously the most important part - the baseball itself. It is professional baseball, it's entertaining to watch, and sometimes when you just want to go out and watch a game, baseball is baseball. I'm not really sure what I'd equate the skill level to in affiliated minor league baseball, maybe Single-A. The guys are good, and they do sometimes get picked up by MLB teams, almost always for their minor league affiliates, but still.
STADIUM
Yogi Berra Stadium is nice there's not much to say about it other than that it's an intimate and simple stadium to watch baseball. Everything is well maintained, including the field which looks to be great quality.
PRICE
The price is one of the best things about the Jackals, and it's why I recommend you check them out even if you aren't the biggest baseball fan or if you're just looking for something to do. Tickets are always super well priced. You can get in and get a good seat for $12, and even the most expensive tickets right behind the plate are only $17. Young kids are free. The concessions are also very well priced - beer, food, everything. They also have daily specials that'll make it even easier on your wallet like Thirsty Thursdays, a true minor league baseball staple, where they've got $1 domestic beers and $2 hot dogs. They've also got fireworks shows post game on Saturdays and often have swag giveaways.
Parking is free.
OVERALL
Overall, I highly recommend checking out a Jackals game. Relax, grab a hot dog and a cold beer, and enjoy some baseball. It's a great activity when you want something to do no matter what your age. It's also a really good activity if you have kids. I'm very happy to live nearby, and I bet you will be too. read more