Los Angeles Dodgers Games Are Becoming Matchmaking Magic

Dating moves offline at Dodger Stadium Singles Section

From first conversations to forever—singles are finding more than baseball under the stadium lights

Matchmaking Magic

In a city known for reinvention, dating has found a surprising new home—right in the stands of Dodger Stadium. What started as a creative idea has quickly grown into something far more meaningful, as a singles event series called Drafted transforms game day into the beginning of real love stories.

The results speak for themselves: two marriages, two engagements, two babies, and countless couples planning their futures together. For many, this isn’t just another night out—it’s a turning point.

“Sick of being a free agent? Get Drafted now,” the matchmaker event series wrote on social media.

The concept resonates deeply with singles tired of modern dating apps and their often impersonal nature. Drafted founder Jillian Pfeiffer understood that frustration all too well.

“You know I had been single for several years, on and off the apps, and like most people, I was very disillusioned with them. They’re exhausting, they’re transactional,” Drafted founder Jillian Pfeiffer said.

Instead of swiping on screens, Drafted encourages people to connect in real life—where energy, laughter, and shared moments come naturally. And sometimes, those moments lead to something lasting.

Pfeiffer’s own story is one of them. At an after-party event, she met her now-fiancé Alex Martinez, who had been brought in to help balance the crowd.

“Because there were a lot of women in the group, but not enough guys,” Martinez said. “Almost two years later, we’re getting married.”

The inspiration behind Drafted came from a simple but relatable thought.

“When you’re single, you’re out on the prowl, and you don’t know who else is.”

At a baseball game, that uncertainty disappears. The atmosphere is already social—fans cheer together, laugh together, and share the highs and lows of every inning.

Before heading into the stadium, participants gather at a local brewery, easing into the experience with drinks and ice-breaker games. It’s all designed to lower barriers and spark genuine conversations.

“We really encourage people to come alone because it puts them outside of their comfort zone and forces them to talk to people,” Pfeiffer said.

The events are also carefully balanced, with equal numbers of men and women, giving everyone a fair shot at making a connection. And once the game begins, the fun doesn’t stop.

‘Singles Section’ at Dodger Stadium with Drafted

“Not only are the Dodgers winning with us, but our attendees are winning as well,” Pfeiffer said. “In between innings, people are standing, laughing, dancing, cheering, saying all these things, so it just makes the game experience even better.”

One standout event, Drafted Singles Section: Dodgers vs. Cubs, offers more than just a seat—it’s a full experience designed to bring people together.

“Ticket gives you access to everything but the game! Access to pregame party and a free welcome beer, plus access to Drafted After Dark: The Official After Party,” the organization wrote on its event page.

In a fast-paced, digital world, Drafted is proving something refreshingly simple: meaningful connections often begin when people step away from their screens and into shared experiences.

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