Forget swiping right \u2014 single Angelenos are looking to catch more than just a fly ball this season.<\/p>\n
Fed up with the \u201csuperficial\u201d and \u201cshallow\u201d world of dating apps, hopeful romantics are flocking to Dodger Stadium to join \u201cDrafted<\/a>,\u201d a high-octane singles series that aims to turn \u201cfree agents\u201d into a permanent roster.<\/p>\n The brainchild of Jillian Pfeiffer \u2014 a die-hard Dodgers fan who spent 10+ years striking out on the apps \u2014Drafted is the ultimate pivot <\/a>for those tired of digital ghosting. The concept is simple.<\/p>\n Singles buy tickets to sit in a designated Drafted \u201csingles\u201d section during a Dodger game, where everyone is fair game to mingle, chat, and hopefully spark a connection<\/a>.<\/p>\n The events have exploded in popularity, with wait lists reportedly topping 200 women per game, turning stadium into one of LA\u2019s hottest dating scenes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans at Game One of the 2024 World Series. Getty Images<\/p>\n Unlike a typical night out, these events consist of three acts: a pregame party at a bar with icebreakers and drinks, the game itself, and an after party at a bar or club. The pregame ticket costs about $30, and a ticket to the game plus after party (dubbed Drafted After Dark) are a little over $100.<\/p>\n The hours-long pregame bash at a local brewery, where attendees even use bingo-style cards and conversation prompts to eliminate the dreaded \u201csixth-grade dance\u201d energy where nobody makes the first move<\/a>.\u00a0And if you\u2019re not great at putting yourself out there, not to worry \u2014 everyone has their photo put up on a board for all to see.<\/p>\n Drafted is the the brainchild of Jillian Pfeiffer \u2014 a die-hard Dodgers fan who spent years striking out on dating apps. AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n From there, the \u201cprospects\u201d head to a dedicated section in the Pavilion bleachers, where singles can switch seats to be next to whoever catches their eye between innings.<\/p>\n Since launching in 2024, Drafted has expanded into a full-blown social circuit, hosting events not just at Dodgers games, but also at LAFC matches, yacht parties and themed nights across the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia’s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u201c[Drafted clients] are looking for real relationships,\u201d Pfeiffer told the LA Local. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just casual dating.\u201d She\u2019s not just the founder; she\u2019s a success story. Pfeiffer met her now fiance at one of the very first Drafted meet ups. <\/p>\n She\u2019s not the only one found love through Drafted. \u201cWe have a couple who had a baby,\u201d Pfeiffer said. \u201cThey\u2019re the sweetest family. We have another engaged couple, and several couples who have moved in together, live together and are planning a future together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n A couple wearing Dodgers gear embracing at a baseball game. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images<\/p>\n At their last event at the end of March for Opening Day weekend at Dodger Stadium, about 100 people were in attendance. The next Drafted singles event, which is scheduled on April 25 for the Dodgers versus Cubs game, is sold out \u2014 as is the May 16 event for female tickets. In an effort to have an equal ratio of men to women, ticket quantities are limited by gender.<\/p>\n Drafted is also hosting an \u201cAll-White Singles Yacht Party\u201d in Long Beach on May 24, promising a high-seas twist on modern romance<\/a>, complete with cocktails, curated crowds and a strict dress code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t
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