Tailgates and Heart Rates: Why Sports Fans Peak Before the Game Begins

Tailgates and Heart Rates: Why Sports Fans Peak Before the Game Begins

Forget touchdowns and final scores—what really gets our hearts racing might just be the beer, the bratwurst, and the pre-game bounce house. The true spectacle isn’t on the field but in the parking lot. And now, science is starting to catch on: it turns out that crowds—from sports fans to protesters—aren’t just gathering, they’re syncing up emotionally, their hearts beating as one long before the main event even begins.