A New Study Looked at Cubs Fans on Game Days… The Results Are Wild

Baseball season brings sunshine, Wrigleyville energy, and… apparently a lot of extra calories.

A new survey of 3,000 baseball fans from sports betting site The Lines found that watching baseball can seriously bulk up your snack intake. On average, MLB fans eat 753 more calories on game days than they do on regular days.

If that happens multiple times a week over a full season… well… let’s just say the scoreboard isn’t the only thing adding up.

Cubs Fans Are Putting Up Big Numbers

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According to the study, Chicago Cubs fans consume about 895 extra calories on game days compared to normal days.

That’s roughly the equivalent of 2.5 hot dogs every game… which feels extremely on-brand for Wrigley Field.

The survey found Cubs fans watch about 3.4 games per week, and when those extra calories stack up over a full 26-week MLB season, the potential weight gain could reach about 22.3 pounds.

The Friendly Confines… And Friendly Calories

Researchers looked at common baseball foods like pizza, wings, nachos, hot dogs, fries, and beer to estimate calorie increases.

And honestly… those are basically the official food groups of baseball.

It probably won’t shock anyone that the environment matters too.

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Where You Watch Matters

Fans attending games at Wrigley Field average 1,240 extra calories, while those at bars aren’t far behind.

Fans watching alone at home show the most restraint… averaging about 525 extra calories per game day.

Other Teams Snack Too

While the Cubs' numbers are eye-opening, they’re not the highest in baseball.

According to the study, Texas Rangers fans lead MLB in game day snacking, while Angels fans snack the least.

According to a survey of 3,000 MLB fans conducted by The Lines. You can read more about the study and methodology here.

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