Citi Field is literally next to LaGuardia Airport — just 2 miles away, making it one of the closest airport-to-ballpark situations in all of baseball. A rideshare from LGA runs $10–18. JFK is also close via the AirTrain to Jamaica and then the 7 train. LGA is the clear winner if you have the choice.
Citi Field has its own large on-site parking lots — the most substantial parking for any NYC-area MLB ballpark. Lots are operated by the Mets and are pre-purchase recommended. Despite having more parking than Yankee Stadium, 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 the Flushing Meadows Corona Park area and the Flushing Willets Point neighborhood, known for its excellent Queens food scene along Roosevelt Ave.
The 7 train stops at Mets-Willets Point, a 3-minute walk from the Citi Field gates — a direct, fast connection from Times Square (about 25 minutes) and the rest of Manhattan. The LIRR also stops at Mets-Willets Point on game days. The MTA extends 7 train service after games.
Citi Field is adjacent to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and the Willets Point neighborhood is right outside the gates. The Flushing/Main St area — one of the best food neighborhoods in all of New York — is a 10-minute walk from the stadium and worth arriving early to explore for the food alone.
Bike parking is available near Citi Field. The Flushing Meadows Corona Park path network provides connections from the surrounding Queens neighborhoods, and Citi Bike has expanding coverage in the area.
Accessible parking is available in the Citi Field lots with ADA-designated spaces. The accessible drop-off zone is near Gate E off 126th St. For accessibility services, contact the Mets at (718) 507-6387 or visit mets.com/accessibility.
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.
You are allowed to bring in one factory sealed bottle of water that is 20 ounces or less.
You are allowed to bring in outside food as long as the soft-sided container is smaller than 16"x16"x8”.
Soft-sided bags smaller than 16"x16"x8” are allowed. Backpacks are prohibited.
Citi Field opened in 2009 and has a well-designed lower bowl with strong sightlines throughout the infield. Field level sections behind home plate are the premium experience. The Mets dugout is on the first base side. The park’s exterior design references Ebbets Field, and the Jackie Robinson Rotunda entrance is one of the better ballpark arrival experiences in the majors.
Citi Field’s Promenade Level is the upper deck, and mid-infield sections offer a full elevated view of the field at a significantly lower price point. The park’s design keeps sightlines clean from the top level. A solid budget option, especially for weeknight games when prices drop further.
The Promenade corners are the clear seats to avoid at Citi Field — steep, distant, and at poor angles to the infield. Flushing Meadows can also be quite windy, which makes the exposed upper corners particularly uncomfortable in spring. Mid-infield at any level is a safe choice.
Citi Field is oriented with home plate roughly to the north. Afternoon games put the first base/right field side in direct western sun for much of the game. The third base side benefits from upper deck shade earlier in the afternoon. Flushing can be quite windy, which affects how the sun exposure feels — a sunny 75°F day can feel cooler than expected on the shaded third base side.
Citi Field is fully open-air in an exposed location in Flushing, Queens. Spring games can be cold and windy — April games especially can require a real jacket. Summer games are hot and humid by New York standards, but not as oppressive as some southern cities. The upper deck is particularly exposed to wind. Fall games in September and early October are generally excellent.
Excelsior Level, Section 333 - Citi Field's popular upper-level food hall offering a rotating selection of stands including Shake Shack, Pat LaFrieda, Wok N' Roll egg rolls, and seasonal local vendors. One of the better food hall setups in MLB.
Field Level - The beloved Brooklyn BBQ institution brings their brisket-topped mac and cheese and smoked meats to Citi Field. Consistently one of the best things to eat at the ballpark.
Taste of the City, Field Level - Famous for their creative rotating egg rolls — the cinnamon bun and Verrazano (chicken, mozzarella, vodka sauce) versions have developed a cult following. One of Citi Field's most distinctive and talked-about food options.
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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