Yankee Stadium is where the New York Yankees play, so try and plan your trip when both teams are playing to maximize your trip. If you go northeast, Fenway Park is about 3.
If you go north from Yankee Stadium, can get to Rogers Centre which is about ten hours away. That is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Not too far from that, you can catch a game at Camden Yards which is home to the Baltimore Orioles. The colors of the Mets is orange and blue with orange for the Giants and blue for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Another way the Mets honor the past is by having the front of the stadium mimic Ebbets Field which was the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
For current day, the Mets have pictures of Mike Piazza, David Wright, and many others throughout the park. One feature that came across the parking lot where Shea Stadium stood was the NY Mets home run apple. The Mets put the original apple out in the bullpen plaza while the new home run apple is two times bigger than the original. When a Mets player hits a home run during a game, you will see the apple go up and down.
Keeping with the tradition of their past, Citi Field welcomes fans through the Jackie Robinson Rotunda through their main gates. In the rotunda, Mets fans will see pictures of Jackie Robinson all along the area.
Finally, another fan favorite to visit is the Mets Hall of Fame. The tickets look real, they are "real" in a sense - but what that buyer will find out is when they go to enter the stadium, the ticket scanner will say "thou shalt not enter thy game. Stick to buying tickets from SeatGeek , StubHub, or directly from the team. You can still get deals and you never have to worry about being scammed. Though banned by the park, they operate loudly and are hard to miss. Make it a point to miss them, though, for all the reasons described above with Craig's list - you have no way of knowing if their tickets are legitimate.
If you arrive at the park with no tickets, skip the scalpers and just buy last minute on StubHub, then scan your phone at the gate. The best way to save money on Citi Field tickets is to keep an eye out for sales and deals offered on the Mets team website - there are often large promotions during the dog days of August and September, especially if the team is not in Postseason contention.
Once you get in the park, there are a number of ways to get more bang for your buck. If you buy bargain tickets, particularly in the level outfield sections, it is actually better to camp out at the many "standing room only" areas that offer outstanding views of the field level.
Locals know to camp out behind sections on the first base side and along the Shea bridge behind section The view from the Coca-Cola Corner at the level by first base is also great for the price of entry. There are also some great ways to stretch your tickets: once you are in the level seats, you can easily move forward and toward home plate without much fuss.
Wait until the second or third inning and move forward. Mets fans also have a tendency to leave weekday games and Friday night games early, while the city is still full of life, so if seats are empty after the 7th inning stretch, go get them! There are very few poor seats in the house, and none are obstructed. However, avoid sections , as these are situated behind the "other games' scores" board and so cannot view the main scoreboards.
The sun is not a significant factor at Citi Field; in fact, seats along first base side are rewarded with stunning sunsets along third base side. Citi Field sunsets are best when orange and blue - via Flickr user Kim Carpenter. The best value seats in all of Citi Field are in the Promenade Infield , sections These seats behind home plate are high up, meaning lower costs, but their location gives great views of the strike zone.
Once you enter these sections, you can easily move closer to home plate and closer to the field; they are rarely sold out. These sections also allow for access to the conveniently located Promenade Club, which provides AC in the hot summer and heating in the cold postseason, as well as a full bar and some of the best food options at the park see the hidden gem of Arancini Bros below. Also, behind these sections is a merchandise store, multiple food and drink vendors, free swag tables, and copious bathrooms all facing a giant screen playing the game so you won't miss a moment of action while in line.
My favorite way to travel to a baseball game is to stay as close to the stadium as possible and walk, or take Uber so I don't have to fool with parking in a strange place.
With the ease of public transport to Citi Field, you can easily stay anywhere throughout NYC and get to your game easily without parking. There are 2 types of rentals - those where you rent a private room and stay with a host and those where you rent out the whole place. I've done both, and you'll have some peace of mind about the people you rent from because of the review system they have for the hosts - so you have a high degree of confidence that you won't end up on the bad side of a future Dateline NBC episode.
Best of all, you can easily find places to stay that are within walking distance or public transport to Citi Field. Obviously places come and go on the site, but I've used AirBnB a number of times for sports road trips and it's become my default option when I'm traveling.
Every single Friday home game during the regular season is a Free Shirt Friday! All in attendance receive a free Mets tshirt - some focusing on specific players, some advertising the team.
Many are resold on Ebay as well, so combined with a cheap last minute ticket buy, Friday home games can be very affordable. If you miss a Friday, don't fret - tables are often set up near first base or on the promenade level featuring games or raffles for free previous Friday shirts!
Before the first pitch, hang out and play cornhole, dance to the DJ, or post pictures from the massive Coke chair. The view from the deck is outstanding and it's a great place to relax before the game. Sunday afternoon home games are Family Games , with a number of activities available for kids.
Outside the park, the giant Home Run Apple is surrounded by bouncy-houses, booths for face-painting, and musical performances. Inside the park beyond center field, kids can meet Mr. Met, take a toss at the dunk tank, or swing for the fences at the T-ball competition. After the game, kids under 13 can run the bases with Mr. Note: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you.
Things You Shouldn't Miss. The 7Line Army. A fan-designed merchandise booth, a separate section by the Apple, and a lot of spirit. Shea Stadium fans will remember the giant Home Run Apple, which is on display right in front of Citi Field's subway entrance. This is the ultimate selfie spot with the park's Robinson Rotunda right behind. Ways To Save Money. In an effort to transition Citi Field into a contactless venue, we will be rolling out Mobile Ordering for the season.
Available pickup locations will be listed in the MLB Ballpark app. Met are the official mascots of the New York Mets. They are available for appearances at birthday parties, community functions, business engagements and other special events. For appearance rates and availability, please call On game days, Mr.
Met greet fans and pose for photos at Fan Fest in center field at the following times:. For information, please visit Mets. Persons interested in performing the National Anthem at Mets home games should submit an mp3 demo or a link to a high-quality YouTube video to [email protected].
Due to a high volume of submissions, only those chosen for a call-back audition will be contacted. Nursing mothers are invited to use our private booth located on the indoor concourse of the Empire Suite Level across from Suite Horseshoe style bar located on the Excelsior Level, third base side behind Section This bar is open to all guests with access to the Piazza 31 Club. Accessible Parking - Citi Field's parking lots include more than parking spaces designated exclusively for our Guests with disabilities.
These spaces are located in lots A, B, and F, and are available to any Guest displaying a valid handicapped parking pass and possessing either a Citi Field pre-paid parking pass or a daily parking receipt for that day's event.
Additional handicapped parking spaces are available in the Southfield Lot. Handicapped spaces in Lot G are only for guests with invited access to Lot G and a handicap placard. Any bus entering when this lot is open for a special event will be charged the special event bus parking fee.
Commuter Parking - Southfield lot is open from a. Any vehicle entering when these lots are open for a special event will be charged the special event parking fee. The only exception to these hours is the Commuter Lot see Commuter Lot. Pre-paid parking passes will be honored in any Citi Field campus or remote parking lot, except for Lot G. At high volume times pre-paid pass holders will be directed to the nearest available lot. Guests holding pre-paid parking passes may enter through any gate except Gate 1.
Guests should present their parking pass to the attendant upon entering the parking lot to be scanned and used as payment. Remote Parking Lots - There are five 5 parking lots outside of the fence line of Citi Field and all accommodate general guest parking. Three are available for all Citi Field events and two 2 are available only in special circumstances. These lots are designated as follows:. Before departing for Citi Field, we encourage guests to check Mets. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion.
All lots will generally open three hours prior to the start of a special event. Guests should check on Mets. Pre-Paid parking passes for a postponed New York Mets game are valid for the announced makeup game. However, a parking space is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. Fans that purchase a day of game parking pass upon arrival at Citi Field will receive a dated receipt from the parking attendant prior to entrance.
In the event of a postponed game, the receipt can be used for a New York Mets regular season game for that same season, except where otherwise noted. A parking space is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. Please click here. Seastreak provides luxury ferry transportation from Highlands, NJ to Citi Field in a little over an hour. While onboard, enjoy New York City's iconic views, refreshing cocktails, cold beer, soft drinks, and snacks.
Relax on the open-air top deck, or the climate-controlled interior deck while watching pre-game and post-game coverage on the large screen TVs. The return trip departs 30 minutes after the game. Guests are not permitted to bring any animals into Citi Field with the exception of guide or service animals for guests with disabilities, and on specially-designated promotional dates. Information on how to obtain press passes and media credentials may be obtained by contacting the Media Relations department at or by email at [email protected].
Please note that a press pass does not grant the holder access to Citi Field clubs, restaurants, the Empire Suite Level or Administration Building. For the most current schedule of promotion dates, guests should be directed to Mets. For most promotional giveaways there are quantity limits, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.
Giveaway dates and items are subject to change without prior notice. Please note that a guest must be in attendance in order to receive a promotional item. A valid game ticket does not entitle the ticket holder to a promotional item and no more than one 1 item will be distributed to each ticket holder in attendance, regardless of the number of tickets in their possession.
For giveaway dates that are advertised as for All Fans, this policy still applies. All Fans in attendance will receive a giveaway on those particular days. Fans can only receive the promotional item immediately after entry through a turnstile. Fans returning back to the gates after they have left the immediate area of the giveaway are not entitled to receive a promotional item. Mets tickets may not be resold or offered for resale in violation of applicable law. Tickets may not be resold within 1, feet of the physical structure of the ballpark under penalty of law.
Mets scoreboard messages raise funds for charity. The first 25 approved welcome, birthday, anniversary or congratulatory messages submitted in advance of each home game date will be displayed. To purchase a message visit Mets. Message requests must be received no later than noon, two business days prior to the selected game date. Groups of 15 or more that purchase tickets through the Mets Group Sales department are eligible to receive a complimentary scoreboard welcome.
Please note that some seating sections do not have a direct view of this scoreboard, and depending upon your seat location, you may need to move toward the third base side of the ballpark to view your scoreboard message.
Scoreboard messages are displayed during inning breaks beginning in the middle of the 4th inning. Depending upon the number of requests, scoreboard messages often continue into the middle of the 5th inning or end of the 5th inning breaks.
The clubhouse is located across from the mini wiffle ball field. At Citi Field, the lower section numbers start in right field and increase as you move behind home plate up the third base line and around the left field wall. All sections in Citi Field are made up of rows; there are no 'box seats. In order to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests, the following security procedures are in place for this season:. As of , smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and vaping pens, is prohibited in Citi Field.
There are no designated smoking areas, and re-entry is prohibited. Stay connected to the Mets on social media! Tailgating in other lots is permitted only under the following conditions:. Sections are accessible using the escalator at Section or the stairwells and elevator directly above and below the Reserve Section for the elevator.
Please note that the Thomas Tew Reserve is not accessible from the rest of the Excelsior Level because no thru-traffic is permitted through the Metropolitan Grille. During the offseason the office is closed for walk-ins. You may also email [email protected] or [email protected] for ADA related questions. Please see hours of operations listed below.
Phones will remain open until 1 hour after first pitch. Saturday - Sunday: am to End of the 7th Inning. Fans or other military personnel should reach out to [email protected] or TIXX for more info on the Military Ticket Policy. In the event of a postponement, guests should visit Mets. Lost or Stolen Tickets - All ticket holders are responsible for the security of their tickets.
Guests with lost or stolen ticket problems should contact the Ticket Office at TIXX in advance of the game s , or come to the Ticket Services lobby in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda on the day their game is scheduled. Player Ticket Windows - Designated windows for Mets Player Tickets are located on the exterior of the ballpark along the right field side at Ticket Window Designated windows for Visiting Club Player Tickets are located on the 3rd base side of the ballpark at Ticket Window Proper photo identification is required to pick up tickets.
The Players Ticket Windows normally close upon completion of the top half of the fifth inning. Late arrivals may pick up Players Ticket orders at the Ticket Office lobby in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda through the end of the seventh inning. After the seventh inning, Player Ticket orders will be left with the Supervisor at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda late entry gate.
Accessible Seating - Over wheelchair-accessible seat locations are available in various sections throughout Citi Field. Advance purchases may be made through all single game sales channels, including Mets.
Subject to availability, tickets are sold day-of-game at the Day-of-Game Ticket Windows. You may also email [email protected] for questions and concerns. Sales tables open no later than 1 hour and 30 minutes before first pitch and close no earlier than the 3rd inning.
A Group Sales representative will assist in planning your group event and purchasing tickets. Group Hospitality Area packages are available as well. Please visit Mets. Single game tickets may be purchased in advance or day-of-game, subject to availability. Purchase and distribution methods are indicated here:.
Internet - Tickets may be purchased at Mets. Digital Delivery is the only available delivery method for individual game ticket sales. Box Office Ticket Windows - The main box office ticket windows at Citi Field are located on the exterior of the ballpark, to the third base side of home plate and the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, adjacent to the Ticket Services Office. There is a satellite set of exterior windows near the Left Field Gate.
Ticket windows are also located inside Citi Field on the third base side of the Rotunda, adjacent to First Aid. Windows inside Citi Field are used for advance sales only. Common window usage is further specified under relevant sections below. There is also a set of windows used exclusively for the pick-up of Mets Players tickets and Visiting Club tickets. Mets Players tickets may be picked up on the exterior of the ballpark along the right field side at Ticket Window 31 beyond the Payson Entrance.
Visiting Club tickets may be picked up at Ticket Window 15 of the third base side ticket windows. Advance Ticket Windows - Advance tickets may be purchased at designated windows on the exterior of Citi Field to the left of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda during normal business hours. Inside the ballpark during games, tickets may be purchased at the Advance Ticket Windows on the third base side of home plate on the Field Level, adjacent to the First Aid office.
During games, Advance Ticket Windows normally remain open through the seventh inning may vary for doubleheaders. Each Mets ticket order is filled with the best seats available within a seating category outside of seating areas that are set aside for Season Ticket Plan or other package sales at the time the request is processed.
If no seats are available in the seating category requested, the order will be filled with the next best available seating category.
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