Alcohol Sales in Stadiums

Alcohol Sales in Stadiums Author’s Name The Institutional Affiliation Course Number and Name Instructor Name Assignment Due Date Introduction Fans view alcohol at the stadium as an integral feature and catalyst to the fun they expect to derive from their presence at the venue. Stadiums sell a variety of alcohol, ranging from beer to wine and liquor, allowing them to generate revenue while keeping the fans returning. Nevertheless, it is crucial for stadiums to have clearly articulated policies on the quantity and timing of serving to steer clear of over-consumption and risk of underage drinking. This paper aims to examine the policies at two college-level (Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium and Tiger Stadium at LSU), two NFL-level (AT&T Stadium and Soldier Field), and two MLB-level venues (Wrigley Field and Coors Field). Key Policies College Stadiums Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium (University of Texas) sells wine and beer following a strict ID verification process, and guests can enjoy only two drinks per transaction in disposable cups or containers. As a thumb rule, sales must stop during the game in its fourth quarter (Texas Longhorns Athletics, 2022). Tiger Stadium (LSU) has the same per purchase limit and ID card rules as for Royal-Texas, though it is stricter in its approach to duration of sale, as the sales stop before the third quarter ends, and anyone who appears overly intoxicated can even be refused to have any further drinks before usual closing time (LSU Athletics, 2020; LSU Athletics, n.d.). NFL Stadiums AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys) imposes a strict two drinks per purchase policy indiscriminately for all its stands. Fans are required to provide ID for age verification, particularly those suspected of being under 30 years old. In general, sales discontinue as the third quarter concludes (AT&T Stadium Official, n.d.). Besides, Soldier Field (Chicago Bears) follows the same conventions for ID checks, transaction limit, and age-related aspects as AT&T. However, sales generally get suspended at the end of the third quarter, with some suits allowing extended service. At some of its dedicated stands, the venue does not allow alcohol sales (Soldier Field, n.d.). MLB Stadiums Similar to all the above venues, Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs) caps the alcohol sale at two per purchase, with ID checks being obligatory for anyone under 35 years. At Wrigley Field, alcohol can only be served in cups or containers (not in glass bottles), while, unlike the above venues, its sales clos...