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Citi Field - home of New York Mets in Queens, NY
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Citi FieldQueens, New York

New York Mets

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Capacity
41,922
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Conference
NL East
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Opened
2009
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Surface
Kentucky bluegrass

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📖About Citi Field

Citi Field is a celebration of New York baseball history, featuring an exterior inspired by the old Ebbets Field and the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. It is famous for the "Home Run Apple" in center field and its incredible culinary scene.

🏛️History

Origins

Built to replace Shea Stadium and provide the Mets with a more intimate, baseball-centric venue with modern amenities and luxury seating.

Major Renovations

2023Installed "Mets-Vision," the largest video board in MLB, and added the "Cadillac Club" at field level.

Notable Moments

June 1, 2012Johan Santana throws the first no-hitter in Mets history.
Oct 21, 2015The Mets clinch the NL Pennant, heading to their first World Series in 15 years.

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The Metropolitan Box seats put you right on the dirt. For value, the 400-level Promenade offers excellent views of the massive scoreboard and the airport approaches.

Parking Tips

The 7 Train and LIRR (Mets-Willets Point station) are the best ways to get there. If driving, the Southfield lot is usually the last to fill up.

Game Day

Arrive early to walk through the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. Eat a ShackBurger or the famous Pastrami on Rye from the Section 125 stand. Watch for the Home Run Apple to rise!

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

K Korner

$$

Bar with small bites at Citi Field, open pre-game to first pitch and post-game on weekends.

📍 0.1 milesCiti Field, Flushing, NY

💡 No game ticket required to enter; great for pre-game drinks.

Donovan's Pub

$$

Neighborhood favorite in Woodside/Sunnyside, packed with Mets fans on game days.

📍 2 miles (7 train)57-24 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY

💡 Show your ticket after the game for a free drink.

The Dugout

$$

Popular Woodside sports bar known for team pride and beer selection.

📍 2.5 miles (7 train)6115 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY

💡 Arrive early on game days—fills up quickly with Mets fans.

🍽️Restaurants

EBBS Brewing Co.

$$

Local microbrewery located underneath Citi Field.

📍 0.1 milesCiti Field, Flushing, NY

💡 Try the house beers before heading into the ballpark.

Kelly's Pub

$

Irish dive bar off the Flushing 7 train station with good prices.

📍 1.5 miles41-26 Main St, Flushing, NY

💡 About a 15-20 minute walk to Citi Field.

Roosevelt Sports Bar

$$

Sports bar with numerous plasma TVs and a strong Mets fan contingent.

📍 2 miles56-01 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY

💡 12-minute walk from Citi Field; great for watching early games.

🏨Hotels

Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport

$$

Modern hotel near the stadium with easy access via 7 train.

📍 1.5 miles133-42 39th Ave, Flushing, NY

💡 Take the 7 train one stop to Mets-Willets Point.

🎭Attractions

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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Home of the US Open tennis tournament, adjacent to Citi Field.

📍 0.3 milesFlushing Meadows Corona Park, NY

💡 Check for tour availability during the off-season.

Queens Museum

$

Art museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park with the famous Panorama of NYC.

📍 1 mileFlushing Meadows Corona Park, NY

💡 Great pre-game activity if you arrive early.

🅿️Parking Options

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Citi Field Preferred Parking

$35
Lot📍 0.2 miles

💡 Pre-purchase online for guaranteed access.

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Southfield Lot

$25
Lot📍 0.4 miles

💡 Usually the last lot to fill up on game days.

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7 Train to Mets-Willets Point

$2.90
Shuttle📍 0.1 miles

💡 Best way to avoid traffic; direct service from Manhattan.

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