Citi Field

Home of the
New York Mets
Conf:
NL East
Opened:
March 29, 2009
Capacity:
41,922
Supporters Section:
Visitors Section:
Capacity:
March 29, 2009
Opened:
41,922
Division:
NL East
Capacity:
41,922
Opened:
March 29, 2009
Home Dugout:
First Baseline
Visitor Dugout:
Third Baseline
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Getting There

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Drinks

You are allowed to bring in one factory sealed bottle of water that is 20 ounces or less.

At the Game

Citi Field opened in 2009 in Flushing, Queens, replacing the beloved but aging Shea Stadium next door. It holds just under 42,000 fans and was designed to evoke the classic feel of Ebbets Field with its brick exterior and rotunda entrance. Inside, the sightlines are excellent throughout, and the ballpark has a comfortable, well-designed feel. The Jackie Robinson Rotunda at the main entrance is one of the most thoughtful tributes in baseball.

The Flushing neighborhood around the ballpark is one of New York's most vibrant — the largest Chinatown in the northeastern United States is a short walk from the stadium, with an extraordinary selection of authentic Chinese, Korean, and other Asian restaurants along Main Street and in the Flushing Mall food court. The 7 train on the New York City subway stops directly at Mets-Willets Point, making it straightforward to reach from Manhattan. Come hungry and arrive early to eat.

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Entry Policy

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Drinks

You are allowed to bring in one factory sealed bottle of water that is 20 ounces or less.

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Food

You are allowed to bring in outside food as long as the soft-sided container is smaller than 16"x16"x8”.

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Bag

Soft-sided bags smaller than 16"x16"x8” are allowed. Backpacks are prohibited.

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Special Features

The Apple

When a Met hits a home run, a giant red apple rises from a top hat beyond the center field fence — a tradition dating back to Shea Stadium in 1980. The original Shea apple sits at the right field entrance to Citi Field as a nod to the team's history.

A rotating food market in the Taste of the City area of Citi Field showcasing Queens' incredible culinary diversity. Given that Flushing is home to one of the largest and most vibrant Chinatowns in North America, the food options at Citi Field genuinely reflect the neighborhood.

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Jackie Robinson Rotunda

The grand entrance to Citi Field pays tribute to Jackie Robinson with eight pillars bearing quotes from Robinson, a retired number 42, and a mosaic portrait. It's one of the most thoughtful tributes in any American sports venue.

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