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

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

πŸ“–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.

πŸ›οΈCiti Field 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.

🎟️Visiting Citi Field

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!

πŸ—ΊοΈLocal Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Donovan's Pub

$$

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

πŸ“ 2 miles (7 train)57-24 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY

πŸ’‘ Show your ticket after the game for a free drink.

The Dugout

$$

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

πŸ“ 2.5 miles (7 train)39-76 61st St, Woodside, NY 11377

πŸ’‘ Arrive early on game daysβ€”fills up quickly with Mets fans.

🍽️Restaurants

EBBS Brewing Co.

$$

Local microbrewery located underneath Citi Field.

πŸ“ 0.1 miles123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11368

πŸ’‘ Try the house beers before heading into the ballpark.

Kelly's Pub

$

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

πŸ“ 1.5 miles136-11 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355

πŸ’‘ About a 15-20 minute walk to Citi Field.

🏨Hotels

Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport

$$

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

πŸ“ 1.5 miles133-42 39th Ave, Flushing, NY

πŸ’‘ Take the 7 train one stop to Mets-Willets Point.

🎭Attractions

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

$$

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

πŸ“ 0.3 milesFlushing Meadows Corona Park, NY

πŸ’‘ Check for tour availability during the off-season.

Queens Museum

$

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

πŸ“ 1 mileFlushing Meadows Corona Park, NY

πŸ’‘ Great pre-game activity if you arrive early.

πŸ…ΏοΈParking Options

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Citi Field Preferred Parking

$35
LotπŸ“ 0.2 miles

πŸ’‘ Pre-purchase online for guaranteed access.

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Southfield Lot

$25
LotπŸ“ 0.4 miles

πŸ’‘ Usually the last lot to fill up on game days.

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7 Train to Mets-Willets Point

$2.90
ShuttleπŸ“ 0.1 miles

πŸ’‘ Best way to avoid traffic; direct service from Manhattan.

Suggest a Tip

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Stadium Rankings

Citi Field ranks among the venues tracked on Fan Stamp as the 46th-newest.

Closest Stadiums to Citi Field

Frequently Asked Questions About Citi Field

What is the capacity of Citi Field?
Citi Field has a seating capacity of 41,922.
Where is Citi Field located?
Citi Field is located in Queens, NY.
What team plays at Citi Field?
Citi Field is the home stadium of New York Mets in the NL East.
When was Citi Field built?
Citi Field opened in 2009.
Where are the best seats at Citi Field?
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.
What are the best parking tips for Citi Field?
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.
What type of surface does Citi Field have?
Citi Field has a kentucky bluegrass playing surface.
What stadiums are near Citi Field?
The closest stadiums to Citi Field are Yankee Stadium (7 mi), Coffey Field (7 mi), Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium (9 mi), Citizens Bank Park (91 mi), Oriole Park at Camden Yards (179 mi), Fenway Park (180 mi).

References

Content sourced from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and official team sites. Additional information verified against public sources.