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Citi Field

New York Mets

FlushingCapacity: 41,922Opened: 2009

Overview

Citi Field in Queens pays homage to Brooklyn's Ebbets Field with its exterior facade, features the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum, and offers diverse food options reflecting NYC's multiculturalism including Shake Shack and Pat LaFrieda's steaks.

Stadium Highlights

  • Jackie Robinson Rotunda entrance
  • Shake Shack in center field
  • Mets Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Views of Flushing Bay and LaGuardia Airport

Unique Features

  • Home Run Apple in center field
  • Shea Bridge connecting to old stadium site
  • FanFest area for kids
  • World's Fair Marina beyond right field
  • Taste of the City food court

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

  • Promenade Level behind home plate
  • Sections 415-425

Afternoon Games

  • Third base side all levels
  • Promenade Level 400-435
  • Coca-Cola Corner

Evening Games

  • Most sections after 5 PM
  • First base side gains shade

Shade Tips

  • Third base/left field side best for day games
  • Promenade Level provides shade for Field Level
  • Pepsi Porch can be very sunny
  • Excelsior Level has some overhang coverage

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

57°F 60% 25% rain

Cool and variable

Sun not intense yet

May

67°F 65% 25% rain

Pleasant spring

Third base side for afternoon

June

76°F 70% 25% rain

Warming up

Shade becomes important

July

82°F 70% 20% rain

Hot and humid

Upper deck or third base

August

81°F 70% 20% rain

Peak summer heat

Shade essential for day games

September

73°F 65% 20% rain

Cooling down

More comfortable overall

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Delta Sky360 Club

Behind home plate

  • All-inclusive food/drinks
  • Private entrance
  • Padded seats
Caesar's Club

First base side

  • Sports betting lounge
  • Premium dining
  • Bar

Seating Tips

Sections 110-114

Behind plate, great views

view

Promenade 415-425

Best shade and value

shade

Pepsi Porch

Fun but very sunny

experience

Caesar's Club

AC and betting lounge

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

  • Promenade Reserved
  • Outfield Box
  • Standing room

Food & Drink

Signature Items

  • Shake Shack
  • Pat LaFrieda steak sandwich
  • Fuku chicken
  • Blue Smoke BBQ

Local Favorites

  • Mama's of Corona subs
  • Box Frites Belgian fries
  • Nicoletta pizza
  • El Verano Taco

Beer & Beverages

  • Mikkeller Brewing
  • Brooklyn Brewery
  • Blue Point
  • Coors

Local breweries: Mikkeller, Brooklyn, Blue Point, SingleCut

Getting There

Address

41 Seaver Way, Queens, NY 11368

Parking Options

Citi Field Lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $40

Reserve online

Southfield Lot

Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $40

Marina Lot

Distance: 15 min walkPrice: $40

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

  • 7 train to Mets-Willets Point
  • LIRR to Mets-Willets Point

Ride Share: Roosevelt Ave drop-off

Game Day Tips

Take the 7 train

Easiest way to stadium

Get Shake Shack early

Lines get very long

Visit Mets Museum

Free with ticket

Check out Shea Bridge

Connection to history

Typical Game Day Schedule

  • Gates Open: 2 hours before (Rotunda), 90 minutes (others)
  • First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, 7:10 PM Saturdays, 1:40 PM Sundays
  • Batting Practice: Mets BP 2.5 hours before

Neighborhood: Flushing

Diverse Queens neighborhood

Before the Game

  • Flushing Chinatown restaurants
  • Corona Park

After the Game

  • Roosevelt Ave bars
  • Flushing Main Street

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

  • 7 train express saves time
  • Shake Shack line shortest at first pitch
  • Promenade Level best value
  • Pat LaFrieda steak sandwich worth the price
  • FanFest great for kids before game

Best Value

  • Promenade Reserved seats
  • Coca-Cola Corner for families
  • Student nights
  • Take mass transit vs parking

Hidden Gems

  • Mets Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Mama's of Corona subs
  • Jim Beam Bourbon Bar
  • View from Shea Bridge

Things to Avoid

  • Driving on Grand Central Parkway
  • Pepsi Porch for day games - no shade
  • Parking without reservation
  • Shake Shack in 3rd inning - huge lines

Stadium History

Timeline

2009Citi Field opens
2013All-Star Game hosted
2015World Series appearance

Stadium Traditions

Home Run Apple

Rises from center field after homers

Meet the Mets

Team song

Retired Numbers

#14Gil Hodges(1973)
#16Dwight Gooden(1996)
#17Keith Hernandez(2022)
#18Darryl Strawberry(1996)
#24Willie Mays(1973)
#31Mike Piazza(2016)
#36Jerry Koosman(1981)
#37Casey Stengel(1965)
#41Tom Seaver(1988)