Citi Field is the home of the New York Mets in Queens, at 41 Seaver Way beside Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. The open-air ballpark sits near the Mets-Willets Point subway and commuter-rail stations, making it one of the city’s major sports venues that can be reached without a car. It is a destination for baseball fans, but a visit also offers a way to connect the Mets’ history with the surrounding borough. Before planning around a game, check the team’s current schedule, ticket availability, gate information and transit alerts: the useful details depend on the date and event.
The Mets opened Citi Field in 2009 on land beside the former Shea Stadium site. The team’s official history records the first regular-season home game on 13 April 2009. The newer park was designed to acknowledge New York baseball traditions while giving the club a distinct home. Its brick exterior and references to older ballparks make the building feel connected to the city’s baseball past, while its concourses, seating areas and event facilities serve contemporary crowds. Shea Stadium is no longer standing, but the location keeps the memory of the Mets’ previous home close to the present one.
