Stadiums / Citi Field
Citi Field
7.5
Queens, NY, USA
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 41,922
- Opened
- 2009
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- Home teams
- New York Mets
- Sports
- Baseball
- Categories
- sport_baseball
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Postal code
- 11368
- Location
- Queens, NY, USA
- Nicknames
- Citi
Modern Queens baseball stadium inspired by classic New York ballpark design.
Former names
Passport Score
7.5
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Home team history
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New York Mets
2009-present · MLB
Features · Architecture
Great Hall
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The open plaza entrance area features massive team branding, shops, and gathering spaces.
Home Run Apple
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The giant apple rising from a hat after Mets home runs is one of the franchise's most recognizable traditions.
New York Sports Landmark
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Represents the city's diverse sports culture.
Outfield Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium provides views of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and the Queens skyline.
Rotunda Entrance
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Jackie Robinson Rotunda entrance pays tribute to Ebbets Field and Brooklyn baseball history.
Shea Bridge
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The orange pedestrian bridge references the former Shea Stadium and connects fans to Mets history.
Temporary Soccer Venue History
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Hosted NYCFC matches during stadium planning.
Features · History
2021 Championship Era Connection
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with the club's successful period.
Brooklyn Dodgers Tribute Area
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects Mets history with the Brooklyn baseball legacy and Jackie Robinson.
Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The museum celebrates franchise legends, artifacts, and important moments in Mets history.
Mike Piazza Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Hall of Fame catcher and one of the most popular Mets players.
New York Mets Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Mets legends including Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Gil Hodges, and other franchise icons.
NYCFC Stadium Journey
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display showcasing the club's search for a permanent home.
Queens Soccer Events
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display highlighting MLS in Queens.
Shea Stadium
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the history of the Mets' former home.
Tom Seaver Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors "Tom Terrific" and the greatest pitcher in Mets history.
Features · Experience
Citi Field Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the rotunda, field, dugouts, and historical areas.
Delta Sky360 Club
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Premium hospitality area with upscale food and unique viewing experiences.
Home Run Apple Photo Spot
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fan photo opportunity featuring the iconic Mets symbol.
Kid's Corner
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Family-friendly activities and interactive baseball experiences.
New York Matchday Culture
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with Queens entertainment.
NYC Soccer Event
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines soccer with New York baseball culture.
Seaver's Landing
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fan area honoring Tom Seaver and providing entertainment spaces.
Taste of Queens Food Hall
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Local food options celebrating the diversity of Queens.
World's Fair Inspired Areas
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Spaces inspired by Queens' World's Fair history and local culture.
Traditions
Narco Trumpets Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
When Edwin Díaz enters from the bullpen, Timmy Trumpet's "Narco" blasts through Citi Field as fans stand, record the entrance, and chant along.
"Meet the Mets" Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
"Meet the Mets" plays before games and during special moments, with longtime fans singing the club's iconic fight song.
Apple Home Run Celebration Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
After every Mets home run, the giant Home Run Apple rises beyond the outfield fence before returning underground.
7 Line Army Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
The famous 7 Line Army frequently organizes large coordinated fan sections, traveling together while wearing matching orange shirts.
"Lazy Mary" Victory Song Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the ballpark, gameday
Following Mets victories, fans sing and dance to Lou Monte's "Lazy Mary" while remaining in the ballpark.
History & timeline
1969 Miracle Mets Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
The Amazin’ Mets — from last place to World Series champions.
1986 World Series Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Game 6, Buckner, and the Mets’ second World Series title.
Mets vs Yankees Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Subway Series history — the greatest rivalry in New York baseball.
Tom Seaver Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum and Seaver Way
Permanent tributes to Tom Terrific — the franchise’s greatest player.
David Wright Iconic
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Honors Captain America — the face of the Mets for a generation.
Dwight Gooden Iconic
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Celebrates Doc’s dominant pitching and the ’86 championship.
Keith Hernandez Iconic
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Celebrates Hernandez’s captaincy and the ’86 championship core.
Mets Hall of Fame Iconic
Hall of Fame · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Franchise hall of fame inductees from Seaver to Piazza to Wright.
Mike Piazza Iconic
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Honors Piazza’s post-9/11 home run and Hall of Fame Mets career.
National League Championships Iconic
Championship Banners · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
NL pennants and championship series history in Mets lore.
New York Baseball History Iconic
Historic display · Jackie Robinson Rotunda and museum
Brooklyn Dodgers, Giants, and the full New York baseball story.
Shea Stadium History Exhibits Iconic
Historic marker · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Full history of Shea Stadium — Beatles, Mets, and 45 years in Flushing.
Darryl Strawberry
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Honors Strawberry’s power and the Amazin’ Mets era.
Greatest Mets Moments
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Video and display highlights of the franchise’s most unforgettable plays.
Historic No-Hitters
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Seaver, Santana, and Mets no-hitter history on display.
Mets Captains
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Honors Mets captains Hernandez, Wright, and franchise leadership.
Mets Pennant History
Championship Banners · Upper concourse and museum
NL pennants, division titles, and championship banners on display.
Mets vs Braves Rivalry
Historic display · Concourse exhibits
NL East rivalry history between the Mets and Braves.
Mets vs Phillies Rivalry
Historic display · Concourse exhibits
Decades of NL East battles between the Mets and Phillies.
Shea Stadium Farewell
Historic display · Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Memorabilia and memories from the final season at Shea in 2008.
Entertainment
Mr. Met Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the stadium
The original MLB mascot — high-fives, photo ops, and mid-inning antics since 1964.
Home Run Apple Animation Iconic Must experience
Video Board · Center field videoboard and apple
The apple rises, lights up, and animates after every Mets home run.
Mrs. Met Iconic
Mascot · Throughout the stadium
Mr. Met’s partner in mascot mischief throughout the ballpark.
Opening Day Ceremonies Must experience
Special Event · Citi Field, Opening Day
Opening Day pageantry, anthems, and first-pitch ceremonies in Queens.
Postgame Concerts Must experience
Live entertainment · Field and plaza postgame
Live postgame concerts on the field or at the plaza after select games.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Select game nights
Bobblehead nights, jersey nights, and special promotional games.
Military Appreciation Nights
Special Event · Military appreciation games
Honoring service members with ceremonies and special recognition.
Kids Club Activities
Family Activity · Family zone, outfield concourse
Mr. Met’s Kids Club activities and family-friendly game day fun.
Experiences
Tom Seaver Statue Iconic Must experience
Photo Spot · Seaver Way, outside main entrance
Classic photo with Tom Terrific’s statue on Seaver Way.
Citi Field Iconic Must experience
Exterior Feature · Jackie Robinson Rotunda
Your first arrival through the Jackie Robinson Rotunda — Amazin’ from the start.
Eat at Citi Field's Signature Food Stands Iconic Must experience
Signature Food · Concourse food stands throughout
Shake Shack, Pat LaFrieda, Mama’s of Corona, and the best ballpark food in MLB.
Home Run Apple Rise Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Center field apple
See the giant apple rise after a Mets home run — the defining Citi Field moment.
Jackie Robinson Rotunda Iconic Must experience
Historic marker · Jackie Robinson Rotunda, main entrance
Walk through the rotunda honoring Jackie Robinson and baseball integration.
Meet the Mets Live Iconic Must experience
Song · Pregame, stadium-wide
Sing along to “Meet the Mets” before first pitch — a Queens tradition.
Mets vs Yankees Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Citi Field, Subway Series
The Subway Series — the greatest rivalry in New York baseball.
NLCS Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Citi Field, NLCS
NL Championship Series at Citi Field — two wins from the World Series.
October Baseball in Queens Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Citi Field, postseason
Playoff atmosphere in Flushing — passionate Mets fans in October.
Walk Across Shea Bridge Iconic Must experience
Exterior Feature · Shea Bridge, beyond center field
Cross Shea Bridge — a nostalgic nod to the old ballpark in Flushing.
World Series Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Citi Field, World Series
The Fall Classic at Citi Field — baseball’s biggest stage in Queens.
Flushing Must experience
Neighborhood · Flushing, Queens, pregame
Pregame stroll through Flushing — diverse food, culture, and Mets energy.
Mets Victory Celebration Must experience
Postgame Tradition · Field and stands postgame
Postgame celebration after a Mets win — apple glows and crowd cheers.
Mets vs Braves Must experience
Rivalry Game · Citi Field, rivalry weekend
NL East rivalry when the Braves visit Citi Field.
Mets vs Phillies Must experience
Rivalry Game · Citi Field, rivalry weekend
Division showdown when the Phillies visit Queens.
Stay for a Postgame Concert Must experience
Live entertainment · Field and plaza postgame
Live postgame concert on the field or plaza after select games.
Batting Practice
Pregame Tradition · Field level, pregame
Arrive early for Mets batting practice from field level.
Coca-Cola Corner
Premium Seating · Coca-Cola Corner, right field
Right field corner seating with classic ballpark views and crowd energy.
Left Field Landing
Premium Seating · Left Field Landing
Party deck atmosphere in left field with social energy and home run views.
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