The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation 50/50 Raffle has become a staple of the game-day experience at Dodger Stadium, giving fans a chance to win a significant cash prize while also supporting local charitable initiatives. At every eligible home game, one fan walks away with half of the total pot, with the remaining half directed to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to fund its community work.
The format is simple: fans purchase raffle tickets during the game, watch the jackpot grow on the Dodger Stadium video boards, and wait for a winning number drawn late in the night. In that sense, the reveal has some of the anticipation of live Keno (Arabic: كينو مباشرة), with a single winning combination separating a single fan from the rest of the crowd.
How The Dodgers 50/50 Raffle Works
The 50/50 raffle is operated exclusively by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and not by the Dodgers or Major League Baseball. The foundation conducts the raffle during select home games each season, with each game’s drawing treated as a separate event. The total prize for the winning fan is always equal to one-half of the gross receipts collected from raffle ticket sales for that individual game.
Ticket sales open when the Dodger Stadium gates open and continue through the end of the seventh inning. Every purchase generates a unique raffle number that is added to the pool for that game and only that game. Tickets from one date do not carry over to another, and each transaction represents a single entry tied to that specific drawing.
Where And How Fans Can Buy Tickets
Fans inside Dodger Stadium have multiple options to buy 50/50 raffle tickets. The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation operates dedicated kiosks on the Field Level near Section 13, on the Loge Level concourse near Sections 103/105, on the Reserve Level concourse near Section 10, and at the LADF Homebase location in center field. Raffle sellers wearing pink 50/50 Raffle aprons also walk the concourses and seating areas, offering another convenient way to enter.
Tickets are available only within the ticketed areas of Dodger Stadium and must be purchased in U.S. dollars using an accepted credit card. Fans can choose from tiered entry packages that reward larger purchases with more tickets in the drawing: 10 tickets for $20, 40 tickets for $40, 150 tickets for $100, or 300 tickets for $150. All sales are final, nonrefundable, and not tax deductible, and tickets are non-transferable.
Who Is Eligible To Participate
Eligibility for the Dodgers 50/50 raffle is limited to fans who are physically present at Dodger Stadium for a home game and who are at least 18 years of age. Participants must also be able to provide valid government-issued identification if they are selected as the winner. The raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law, and all entrants agree to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations by purchasing a ticket.
Certain individuals are not allowed to participate. People affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, the Dodgers, or any registered manufacturer or distributor of raffle-related products used for the 50/50 program, along with their employees and agents, are prohibited from buying tickets or collecting prizes. Those restrictions apply across both the regular season and postseason.
How The Winning Number Is Selected And Announced
Every ticket transaction is electronically tallied throughout the night, with the running total updated in real time. Fans can track the growing jackpot on the Dodger-Vision video display board and at select locations around the stadium. Once sales close after the seventh inning, the full pool of printed ticket numbers is collected for the drawing.
The winning raffle number is drawn by hand from a drum that contains every printed ticket number generated during that game. The drawing takes place around the middle of the eighth inning. On or about the top of the ninth inning, the winning number and final jackpot total are posted on the Dodger-Vision board and announced over the public-address system. If the main video board is unavailable, the winning number will instead appear on monitors at raffle kiosks and on in-stadium television screens.
Fans do not need to be in their seats—or even remain in the stadium—to win. The winner is determined strictly by the matching number, and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s decision is final and binding in all matters related to the raffle.
How Winners Are Notified And How To Check Numbers
The primary way to learn the winning number is through the in-stadium announcement late in the game, but there are several other options for fans who leave early or want to double-check. The winning number is posted on Dodgers.com/5050raffle within three business days of the game. The raffle ticket itself includes contact information, including an email address and phone number, that fans can use to inquire about results after the final out.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation has no obligation to contact the winner directly, so it is up to ticket holders to monitor the posted numbers and compare them to their receipts. In the event of any discrepancy between the number announced in the stadium and the number actually drawn, the official drawn number shall be deemed the valid winner.
Claiming The Prize And Payment Details
A fan who holds the winning ticket has 30 days from the conclusion of that game to claim the prize. To begin the process, potential winners are directed to the main reception area on the Club Level along the third-base side of Dodger Stadium or to call the phone number listed on the ticket. The physical raffle ticket serves as the only valid proof of winning and must be presented in person.
Before a payout is made, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation will require the winner to provide a valid Social Security number, government-issued identification, and completed paperwork, including an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability and Publicity Release, and any necessary tax forms. Once all documentation is received and verified, the prize—equal to half of that game’s total gross receipts—is paid by check or direct deposit, typically within four to six weeks of the claim date. No alternate prizes or substitutions are offered.
If a winner fails to submit the required identification, does not complete the necessary forms within the specified time frame, or chooses to waive the prize, the winnings are forfeited. Any unclaimed or forfeited prize money remains with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to support its charitable work. All winners are responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes that may apply, and federal law may require tax withholding before the prize is distributed.
Rules, Oversight, And Foundation Role
The Dodgers’ 50/50 raffle is governed by California law and regulated by state and local authorities, including the California Bureau of Gambling Control. The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation must comply with reporting requirements and operational standards, including the requirement that 50 percent of its gross receipts be used for charitable purposes. The official rules, which have been in effect since May 12, 2016, outline the program’s framework, the foundation’s responsibilities, and protections for participants.
As a separate legal entity from the Dodgers, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation manages every aspect of the raffle, from ticket sales and staffing to drawing procedures and prize distribution. By buying a ticket, fans agree to release the foundation, the Dodgers, and related Major League Baseball entities from any liability arising from their participation in the raffle or use of the prize. The winner also grants the foundation the right to use their name, imag,e and biographical information for promotional and publicity purposes, subject to applicable law.
Game Interruptions And Other Considerations
The foundation reserves the right to suspend or postpone a raffle if unforeseen circumstances—such as severe weather, a power outage, or an emergency situation—prevent it from being conducted as planned. In those cases, ticket sales end until the issue is resolved, and the drawing is held once operations can continue safely. All general stadium policies, along with applicable criminal and civil laws, apply to the raffle environment.
For fans, the 50/50 raffle offers both a chance at a sizable cash prize and a direct way to support community initiatives connected to the Dodgers brand. With rules that spell out how tickets are sold, how winners are chosen, and how prizes are paid, the program blends game-day excitement with a structured charitable model that has become a regular feature of the Dodger Stadium experience.
