At a Chicago Cubs Playoff Game, a Fan’s Simple Note Turned into a Viral Proposal Moment Captured on the Jumbotron
Sometimes, the best moments in life come when we least expect them — even in the middle of a noisy stadium. For one Chicago Cubs fan named Megan Homme, what started as a regular playoff game turned into an unforgettable story of love, timing, and a note that changed everything.
As Megan settled into her seat at Wrigley Field, surrounded by the hum of excited fans and the crisp chill of fall baseball, a man sitting nearby leaned over and handed her a folded piece of paper. It wasn’t a raffle ticket or a program — it was a personal request. The note read: “In the middle of the 5th inning, I’m going to ask my girl to marry me. It will display on the screen in left field. Would you be so kind as to record it and send the video to me?”
Without saying much, Megan nodded and tucked the note away, realizing she had just been trusted with capturing one of the most important moments of someone else’s life. As innings passed and the tension of the game grew, she kept her phone ready, heart racing with anticipation for two complete strangers she didn’t even know.
When the middle of the 5th inning finally arrived, the stadium lights dimmed slightly, and the Jumbotron flickered to life. Suddenly, the big screen showed the words every romantic baseball fan dreams of seeing: a proposal message. Down in the stands, the same man from the note was now on one knee, ring in hand, as the crowd erupted in cheers. His girlfriend turned toward him in shock, covering her face with her hands before saying yes.
Megan caught it all on video — the surprise, the joy, the laughter, and the standing ovation that followed. The energy of the ballpark turned from competitive excitement to pure celebration. It was one of those moments where thousands of strangers became witnesses to a single love story, cheering as if they were all part of the same team.
Later, Megan shared the heartwarming story and video on TikTok, where it quickly went viral, amassing more than a million views. People online couldn’t get enough of how something so simple — a handwritten note passed between two strangers — led to such a cinematic moment. The comments were full of love, admiration, and nostalgia, with fans calling it “the most wholesome thing on the internet this week.”
For Megan, the experience was surreal. “I was nervous to be responsible for capturing such an important moment,” she said in an interview. “But it turned out so perfectly — I was honored to be part of it.” The couple later reached out to thank her, grateful that a complete stranger had helped immortalize their engagement.
Stories like this remind us how love finds its way into the most ordinary moments. A baseball game became a stage for something extraordinary — proof that even in a crowd of thousands, human connection can create something timeless. Megan didn’t just record a video; she became part of someone’s story, and through her lens, millions of others got to share in it too.
At the end of the day, the Cubs may have had their own scoreboard to focus on, but it was that one heartfelt “yes” that stole the show — a grand slam for love, caught perfectly on camera.
