New York Mets
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
41 Seaver Way
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City
Flushing
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Notes
Next to USTA Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
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Phone
(718) 507-6387
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State
NY
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Venue name
Citi Field
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/mets
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Zip code
11368
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/citi-field-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
Subway: Mets-Willets Point (7 train), LIRR: Mets-Willets Point Station
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Overview
Multiple lots surrounding Citi Field. Lot A (preferred) closest to main entrance. Arrive 90+ minutes early. Prepay via Mets website or SpotHero.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
Grand Central Parkway and Roosevelt Avenue during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Main entrance at Jackie Robinson Rotunda. ADA access at all gates.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
JFK Airport: AirTrain to Jamaica, then LIRR to Mets–Willets Point (~35 min). LaGuardia: Q70-SBS to Jackson Heights, then 7 Train (~30 min).
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Best option
7 Train from Times Square or Grand Central — 30 min direct to the stadium
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Bus routes
Q48 and Q58 bus routes serve the Flushing/Willets Point area
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Fare
$2.90 (MetroCard/OMNY); LIRR varies by zone
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Nearest station
Mets–Willets Point (7 Train) — directly adjacent to stadium; LIRR Mets–Willets Point station
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Rail lines
7 Train (Flushing Line) direct from Midtown Manhattan (Times Sq: 30 min); LIRR Port Washington Branch
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Overview
7 Train to Mets–Willets Point station — directly across from main entrance. LIRR Port Washington Line to Mets–Willets Point.
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Tips
The 7 Train is one of MLB's great commuter experiences. Post-game: the platform gets extremely crowded — stand toward the front of the platform for faster boarding, or wait 20 min for a less crowded train.
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Walking distance
2 minutes from Mets–Willets Point station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
Mets–Willets Point station fully ADA accessible; LIRR accessible
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Cost
7 Train: $2.90; LIRR: $6–$12 depending on origin
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Park ride
Flushing Main Street (7 Train) for Queens; Jamaica Station (LIRR) for Long Island
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Routes
7 Train (NYC Subway) is the primary transit; LIRR Port Washington Branch to Mets–Willets Point
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Schedule
7 Train every 5–8 min on game days; LIRR game day specials
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Seaver Way (Jackie Robinson Rotunda side), 126th Street (east), Roosevelt Ave (north side)
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Share cost
$4.99/30 min; annual membership available
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Share provider
Citi Bike — stations on Roosevelt Avenue and 126th Street
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Spaces
~60 racks around stadium perimeter
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Tips
Queens has expanding bike infrastructure. The Flushing Bay promenade bike path runs alongside Citi Field. Lock bikes at designated racks only.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Lot B adjacent to Jackie Robinson Rotunda; elevator access from lots to stadium; pre-purchase recommended
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services; FM system available throughout
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Contact
Mets Accessibility: (718) 507-6387; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Jackie Robinson Rotunda
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Jackie Robinson Rotunda on Seaver Way; accessible path to all gates
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Elevators
Elevators at Jackie Robinson Rotunda and multiple gate locations serving all levels
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Fun fact
The Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field's main entrance is a stunning 42-ft-high space dedicated to Robinson's legacy — fully accessible, it serves as both the stadium's grand entrance and an educational tribute.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms near main rotunda and Gate A
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly game offered each season; quiet room near Gate A; sensory kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate A
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent; excellent sightlines from ADA sections
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; kiosks for cash conversion
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Craft beer
Brooklyn Brewery, Sixpoint Brewery, Other Half Brewing (Queens) on tap throughout
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Fun fact
Citi Field's Shake Shack was the first permanent Shake Shack location opened outside of Madison Square Park — it helped launch Shake Shack's national expansion. The original Danny Meyer concept started with a hot dog cart in the park in 2001.
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Local
Shake Shack (born in NYC), Pat LaFrieda Mets Butcher Stand, Blue Smoke BBQ, local Queens food vendors
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available throughout Citi Field
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Notable stands
Shake Shack (behind home plate); Pat LaFrieda Mets Butcher Stand; Blue Smoke BBQ (right field); Catch of the Day seafood
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle and small soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Shake Shack (original Madison Square Park recipe) — Citi Field was the first Shake Shack outside of NYC parks; New York-style pizza and hot dogs
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Vegetarian
Shake Shack veggie options, salads, cheese pizza, hummus plates, veggie dogs
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Venue history
Architect
Populous; Jackie Robinson Rotunda designed as a tribute to #42
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Construction cost
$850 million (2009)
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Famous moments
2015 NL pennant and World Series appearance; Johan Santana's no-hitter (June 1, 2012) — first in Mets history; 1969 'Miracle Mets' legacy honored throughout stadium
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Fun fact
The giant 'Home Run Apple' — which pops up from a top hat behind center field whenever a Met homers — was moved from old Shea Stadium to Citi Field as a beloved tribute. A mini-apple was installed in the right field bullpen as a secondary homage. It's the most iconic prop in baseball.
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Opened
2009
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Original capacity
42,000 (original); current 41,922
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Records
Johan Santana's no-hitter ended a 50-year drought — the Mets were the last team in the NL to throw a no-hitter
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Renovations
2012: Home run apple relocated to main entrance concourse; 2015–2019: Outfield and left field renovations expanding food/social areas
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Retired numbers
#14 Gil Hodges, #17 Keith Hernandez (honored), #31 Mike Piazza, #36 Jerry Koosman (honored), #37 Casey Stengel, #41 Tom Seaver, #42 Jackie Robinson
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Venue details
Capacity
41,922
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Center field
408 ft
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Elevation
20 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
379 ft
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Left field
335 ft
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Right-center field
383 ft
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Right field
330 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Bluegrass/Ryegrass)
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