New York Mets Tickets 2027: A Fan’s Guide to Citi Field

Why Mets fans call Citi Field home in 2027

Citi Field opened in April 2009 beside the old Shea Stadium site in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens. Its brick-and-stone exterior echoes Ebbets Field, the Brooklyn home of Jackie Robinson’s Dodgers, while the mostly green seats nod to the Polo Grounds, where the Giants played and where the Mets spent their first seasons. The park seats a little under 42,000, with a 408-foot center field and 335 and 330 feet down the left and right field lines.

The big, open ballpark has no roof, so a rainy evening can mean a delay. Sunny, mild May and September dates are often the most comfortable.

The Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field

Fans enter through the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, a soaring hall carrying Robinson’s words, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Next to it, the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum is worth a visit if you arrive early, and the oversized Home Run Apple behind the center field fence rises whenever a Mets player goes deep.

Getting to Citi Field for Mets games

The simplest route is the 7 train. Get off at Mets–Willets Point, and the stadium is a short walk away. From Midtown the ride takes roughly 25 to 30 minutes, and the signs at Grand Central or Times Square tell you which trains to board on game days.

Long Island Rail Road to Mets–Willets Point

The Port Washington Branch of the Long Island Rail Road also stops at Mets–Willets Point, a good alternative if you are traveling from Penn Station or from Long Island. Look at the timetable for your date, because game-day frequency changes through the season.

Buses, parking and arrival at Citi Field

Buses Q19, Q66 and Q90 serve the area, and there is parking around the stadium, but major highways such as the Grand Central Parkway and the Van Wyck Expressway can back up on weeknights. Allow extra time near LaGuardia Airport traffic. During the US Open in late summer, the tennis center next door adds crowds to both transit and roads.

Where to sit at Mets games

The ballpark has three main seating tiers: the Field Level near the action, the Excelsior Level above it and the Promenade Level at the top. Because the seats rise at a gentle angle, even the Promenade gives a good, panoramic look at the infield.

Mets seats for the best view of the infield

Field Level rows behind home plate and along either baseline put you close to the pitcher’s duel and the dugouts. Excelsior seats give a higher angle that lets you follow plays across the whole diamond, and they are a favorite of regulars who want to see shifts and relays.

Shade, sun and family seating in Citi Field

Upper-tier and covered rows stay cooler on hot summer afternoons, while outfield seats are fully exposed to the sun. Families often pick sections in the upper tier, where concourses are easy to reach and there is more room to move around. On a tight budget, the Promenade is a fun place to experience the noise of a big crowd.

• Closest to the action: Field Level behind the plate or along the baselines.
• Best all-around view: Excelsior Level behind the infield.
• Lowest-stress and more shade: higher, covered Promenade rows.

Mets traditions: Mr. Met, the Apple and a loud 7 Line

Mr. Met, the first mascot in Major League Baseball when he debuted in 1964, still roams the concourse and waves to children. The orange and blue colors blend the old New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, the two National League teams that moved to California after 1957, a gap the Mets filled in 1962.

“Let’s Go Mets” and the seventh-inning stretch at Citi Field

The crowd keeps the old chants alive, and during the seventh-inning stretch many in the stands sing along to “Lazy Mary,” a quirky Mets tradition that goes back to Shea Stadium. The 7 Line Army, a group of die-hard supporters named after the train that carries fans to the park, travels in orange and sets the tone in the stands.

Food at the Mets ballpark

Citi Field is known for a wide range of food stalls, including a Shake Shack and local New York favorites such as pizza, tacos and burgers. Look for lines to be shortest early in the game.

Mets rivalries and must-see series in 2027

The Mets’ greatest local rivalry is with the Yankees. The Subway Series visits Citi Field from May 28 to 30, with the Mets traveling to Yankee Stadium from July 16 to 18. See our New York Yankees guide if you want to see both games.

Braves, Phillies and the NL East at Citi Field

Atlanta comes to Queens from May 24 to 26 and again from August 9 to 11, and the Phillies visit from May 11 to 13 and July 22 to 25. These divisional meetings carry the biggest weight late in the season. The Los Angeles Dodgers visit from July 9 to 11, a series that carries echoes of New York’s National League past.

Mets 2027 home calendar: the dates that matter

The Mets open at home on April 2 against San Francisco, after a season-opening road trip that begins in Miami on March 25. The final home game of the regular season is on September 26 against the Chicago Cubs. The 81 home games break down as 16 in April, 12 in May, 13 in June, 13 in July, 15 in August and 12 in September.

• April 2 to 4: home opener series against the Giants.
• April 15: Jackie Robinson Day against the Los Angeles Angels, when players across baseball wear number 42.
• May 28 to 30: Yankees at Citi Field.
• July 9 to 11: Dodgers at Citi Field.
• September 24 to 26: closing series against the Cubs.

Mets weekdays and weekend games

Midweek dates tend to be quieter and are often better for travelers, while Friday through Sunday series fill up fast. Start times for 2027 have not been announced yet. Browse the full MLB 2027 schedule to plan around other cities.

Mets tickets 2027: timing, planning and safety

Single-game Mets tickets typically open in winter, and the most requested dates, such as opening week and the Subway Series, usually go first. The 2027 on-sale date has not yet been announced. Sign up for the alert on this page and you will hear about the sale, any new dates and price drops.

How to plan Mets tickets without stress

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Visiting Mets games from Europe or Latin America

New York runs on Eastern time. Europe is five to six hours ahead depending on the week, and Mexico City is one to two hours behind. A pitch clock keeps most games to roughly two and a half to three hours, so you can add a museum visit or a walk through the park to the same day.

Weather and city plans around Citi Field

April evenings are cool, around 10 to 14 degrees Celsius, while July and August are warm and humid. Bring a layer in spring and a hat in summer. From Queens, Manhattan is a quick train ride, and the Flushing Meadows park, with the Unisphere and its cluster of museums, is right outside the stadium. Our guide for visitors from Europe has more planning tips.

Mets history from the Miracle of 1969 to 1986

The Mets were born in 1962 and lost 120 games in their first season, but 1969 brought the “Miracle Mets,” who beat the Baltimore Orioles in five games for the first World Series title. A second came in 1986, when New York beat the Boston Red Sox in seven games after an unforgettable Game 6 at Shea Stadium. In total, the club has two World Series championships.

Mets legends and moments to know

Tom Seaver, Gary Carter, Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry and Mike Piazza are central names in the club’s story. Piazza’s home run on September 21, 2001, in the first big-league game in New York after the attacks of September 11, remains one of the most emotional moments in baseball. For another historic park, see our best ballparks list.