MLB
Stadium Guide
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Queens, New York
Opened
March 29, 2009
Capacity of
41,922
Best way there
7 train to Mets-Willets Point
3-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min to 2 hrs early
Check the game listing for exact times.
Bag policy
16" × 16" × 8" max, no backpacks
Soft-sided bags only.
Food & water
Yes: outside food and one sealed water
Water up to 20 oz.
Parking
$25–$40
Citi Field on-site lots.
Nearest airport
LaGuardia (LGA) · 2 mi
About 8 min by car.
Best value seats
Promenade Level sections 503–524
Mid-infield.
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.
LaGuardia is 2 miles away, among the closest airports to any ballpark. A rideshare from LGA runs $10–18. By transit, take the free Q70 bus to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave, then the 7 train. From JFK, take the AirTrain to Jamaica, then the LIRR to Woodside and the 7 train. Choose LGA if you can.
ADA spaces are in the Citi Field lots. Accessible drop-off is near Gate E off 126th St. Call the Mets at (718) 507-6387 or visit mets.com/accessibility.
Large Mets-operated on-site lots, the most parking of any NYC-area MLB park. Pre-purchase recommended. The 7 train is still often faster than driving through Queens on game days.
Tailgating happens in the Citi Field lots on big game days. The pre-game scene also spills into Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Willets Point, near the Roosevelt Ave food scene.
The 7 train stops at Mets-Willets Point, a 3-minute walk from the gates, about 25 minutes from Times Square. The LIRR also stops there on game days. The MTA extends 7 train service after games.
Citi Field is next to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with Willets Point right outside the gates. Flushing/Main St, a top New York food neighborhood, is a 10-minute walk.
Bike parking is available near Citi Field. Flushing Meadows Corona Park paths connect surrounding Queens neighborhoods, and Citi Bike coverage is expanding.
One factory-sealed water bottle, 20 ounces or less.
Outside food is allowed in soft-sided containers smaller than 16"x16"x8”.
Soft-sided bags smaller than 16"x16"x8” are allowed. No backpacks.
The lower bowl has strong infield sightlines, and field level behind home plate is the premium spot. The Mets dugout is on the first base side. The Jackie Robinson Rotunda entrance is one of the better arrivals in the majors.
The Promenade Level is the upper deck. Mid-infield sections give a full elevated view at a much lower price, cheaper still on weeknights.
Promenade corners are steep, distant and poorly angled to the infield. The exposed upper corners are also windy in spring. Mid-infield at any level is safe.
Home plate faces roughly north. Afternoon games put the first base/right field side in direct western sun. The third base side gets upper deck shade earlier. Wind can make a sunny 75°F day feel cooler on the shaded third base side.
Fully open-air and exposed. Spring games are cold and windy, and April often needs a real jacket. Summer is hot and humid but not oppressive. The upper deck is especially windy. September and early October are generally excellent.
Excelsior Level, Section 333 - Upper-level food hall with rotating stands, including Shake Shack, Pat LaFrieda, Wok N' Roll egg rolls and seasonal local vendors.
Field Level - Brooklyn BBQ with brisket-topped mac and cheese and smoked meats.
Taste of the City, Field Level - Rotating egg rolls. The cinnamon bun and Verrazano (chicken, mozzarella, vodka sauce) versions have a cult following.
Fan Fest, on the Field Level behind center field, is the main kids' area. It has Kiddie Field (a tee-ball replica of Citi Field to play the field, hit a wiffle ball and run the bases), a batting cage, a dunk tank, a pitch speedometer, video games and kids-themed concessions and merch. Open during all home games.
Family Sundays add plaza activities on arrival (face painting, games, DJ dancing), a giveaway for the first 15,000 fans and the postgame Mr. Met Dash (kids run the bases). Mr. Met takes photos at Fan Fest, usually starting a few hours before first pitch. Mr. Met's Kids Club kiosk is at Field Level behind Section 106, near the Right Field gate.
Shake Shack and local favorite Carvel are among the notable food vendors; no public bottle warmers are available, though First Aid can provide hot water on request.
Nursing: A nursing pod is on the Empire Suite Level, across from Suite 213. Without suite-level access, get a day pass at any Fan Assistance Booth (two on Field Level, Excelsior Level near Section 306, Promenade Level near Section 412). The same booths grant sensory-nook access.
Changing tables: In every restroom. Family restrooms are at about 15 locations.
Strollers: Free stroller check at the four Fan Assistance Stations. Concourses are wide and stroller-friendly.
Tip: Get a free First Game Certificate by scanning a QR code at any Fan Assistance Booth.
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