Baseball in Cuba

[garnett]

I am in Cuba mid November and would like to go to a baseball game if there any games being played where would I find a schedule.

Thanks

Garnett

[chris12381]

You can get the schedule here.  

 

http://www.baseballdecuba.com/schedule.html?language=en

 

[chris12381]

I've been to quite a few games.  It's unlike any game in the US and if baseball is your thing (it's mine), it's not something you want to miss.  

I forget what I've paid for a ticket.  I seem to remember anywhere from 1 to 3 CUCs, depending on the mood of the ticket person. Cubans will pay 4-5 Cuban pesos (about 17 -20 US cents for a ticket).  You'll sit right behind home plate.  Feel free to smoke a cigar.  No alcohol is served.  Plenty of street food available.  

Little tip:  It can be difficult to find a cab/ride after the game.  Consider negotiating with a driver to wait for you during the game (I once bought my driver a ticket, sandwich and drink and he enjoyed the game with me) or pre-arrange for them to meet you after the game.  Ensure they meet you after the game with a nice tip at drop off.

[garnett]

1 hour ago, chris12381 said:

I've been to quite a few games.  It's unlike any game in the US and if baseball is your thing (it's mine), it's not something you want to miss.  

I forget what I've paid for a ticket.  I seem to remember anywhere from 1 to 3 CUCs, depending on the mood of the ticket person. Cubans will pay 4-5 Cuban pesos (about 17 -20 US cents for a ticket).  You'll sit right behind home plate.  Feel free to smoke a cigar.  No alcohol is served.  Plenty of street food available.  

Little tip:  It can be difficult to find a cab/ride after the game.  Consider negotiating with a driver to wait for you during the game (I once bought my driver a ticket, sandwich and drink and he enjoyed the game with me) or pre-arrange for them to meet you after the game.  Ensure they meet you after the game with a nice tip at drop off.

Thank you very much that is great help.

[garnett]

Made it to a game Nov.17 in Matanzas.

Ciego De Avila beat Matanzas 11 to 8 it was a great game a young player for Ciego De Avila hit a home run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 7th the home crowd of Matanzas went nuts they thought they had the game Cuban baseball fans are crazy.

Thanks again for the tips.

Garnett

[ChanceSchmerr]

I wanted to see a game live but missed out.

However, late in the trip, I was packing and happened to catch a game on Cuban TV.  It was amazing - It was a no-hitter going until the 5th or 6th inning, and when it was broken up by a bunt hit, the crowd went crazy and serenaded the opposing side with song and chants the likes of which I've not heard before.  

Makes me want to see a live game that much more.

Also, the hilarious "60th anniversary of the Granma Landing" Army Propaganda video after the ball game was equally hilarious!

[JohnInCleveland]

I saw Matanzas play the Industriales in Havana.  It was a really neat experience, Cuban baseball fans are so much fun, they yell and scream and ride the players worse than I'd ever seen.

 

Their stadium reminded me of Cleveland Municipal Stadium of my youth.  The scoreboard reminded me of the NES games RBI Baseball.  Do it next time, if you love the game you won't regret it.