Citi Field Sports Fan Tips
Citi Field is a venue in or near New York that is most often used for Baseball
Stores to hit up at Citi Field?
Amazin' Memorabilia features game-used and autographed collectibles from your favorite Mets players, past and present, including baseballs, bats, jerseys, bases, photos, and more. These items are available in the Mets Team Store on the Plaza Level, at the Amazin' Memorabilia kiosk behind the first base side of the Hyundai Club. Located adjacent to FanFest, Mr. Met's Dugout Shop is for all women and children. This shop carries a wide variety of newborn, infant, toddler, youth, and women's apparel.
Safety at Citi Field?
It is very safe since they are the upper echelon of baseball parks. As part of Major League Baseball's initiative to standardize security procedures at all 30 major league parks, all Guests are required to be screened via metal detectors before entering Citi Field. There is also plenty of security in case fans gets out of hand.
Traffic around Citi Field?
C'mon its New York City and the traffic is crazy all the time.
Directions to Citi Field?
You can drive; take the subway, train, or the bus. The No. 7 is the only train that services Citi Field, at the Mets/Willets Point Station, but you can connect with it via the E F M or R trains at the 74th Street-Broadway/Roosevelt Avenue stop in Jackson Heights or via the N train at Queensboro Plaza. Citi Field is served by the Q48 bus. Train service via the LIRR to Mets/Willets Point Station is available on eastbound Port Washington Branch trains from Penn Station and westbound trains from Great Neck and Port Washington. The train ride is just 18 minutes from Penn Station.
Best restaurants near Citi Field?
Known by locals as the unofficial hang spot for Mets A-listers, Pine Restaurant is the place to be before and after a game. You never know who is going to show up." "One time, I'm sitting here and David Wright walked in! If you're going to eat with the greats, save your appetite: The portions at Pine are famously huge and the brews ridiculously cheap ($4–$6). 37-10 114th St at 37th Ave, Corona, Queens (718-672-1200). Daily 6:30am–1am.
Citi Field seating?
The best bang for your buck probably lies in sections 509 to 517, where seats can be had fairly reasonably had for any game that isn't Opening Day or the Subway Series – and the entire view of the field is unobscured. If you're thinking nearly anything beyond the infield of the Promenade section will run the risk of some of the playing area being unviewable. In addition, the seats are right above a large food court that sits behind home plate in the upper deck meaning the walk to get any substantial food is quick and easy, as well as a wider variety of beers than one might get from a vendor at their seats. That food court also features a box office for future ticket dates, which almost never features any wait. If you're planning on buying tickets to future games at the box office outside the stadium, wait until you're inside and head to the upper deck food court. On value dates, sitting in the upper deck, or "Promenade Reserved” is $12 once you get out near the foul poles, with the costs getting up to $20 or $50 for the more desirable games. Beware the low rows in the promenade once you're past first or third base. The clear plastic walls around the section stairwells could obscure most of the infield and the outfield corners will be cut off. Avoid low rows in the Promenade reserved (501 – 504, 524-528)
Things to check out around Citi Field?
Fans can and should arrive at Citi Field early to watch players take batting practice. Entrance is gained via the Jackie Robinson Rotunda 2 hours (or 2 1/2 for season ticket holders) prior to the scheduled game time. Guests with a "VIP” gate indicated on their ticket may also enter the Hodges or Stengel entrances. Batting practice does not take place prior to every game. If batting practice is scheduled to take place the following is a pre-game timeline: Fans can seek autographs along the Field Level railings where designated during batting practice from the time gates open until approximately 1 hour before game time.
Dealing with scalpers at Citi Field?
The Mets Ticket Exchange is the only official online resale marketplace for Mets fans to purchase and resell tickets to Mets games. Full and Partial Season Ticket Licensees interested in reselling tickets within their ticket license plan may do so through their My Mets Account. New York State law prohibits, under penalty of law, the resale of tickets within 1,500 feet of the venue.
Best bars near Citi Field?
Let's say the Mets lost. (This sadly happens more frequently than I would like) Drown your sorrows at Roosevelt Sports Bar, about a 12-minute walk east of the stadium. If there's anything that'll cheer up a depressed Mets fan, it's free beer: The bar offer a generous buyback around every third drink. With specials like these, you'll forget your favorite team blew it—and quite possibly that you were at the game in the first place. 133-45 Roosevelt Ave between College Point Blvd and Prince St, Flushing, Queens (718-463-2313, rooseveltsportsbar.com). Daily 11am–4am.
Artifacts to look for at Citi Field?
The front entrance of Citi Field features a rotunda named after Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson and honors his life and accomplishments. Engraved into the floor and etched into the archways are words and larger-than-life images that defined Robinson's nine values. There is also an 8 foot sculpture of Robinson's number 42.If you're dying to check out the Rotunda, you're not alone and on game day, it shows. The line to get in the Rotunda and up the escalator, as in singular escalator, is absurd. It actually goes into the parking lot sometimes. Tip: If you really want to see the Rotunda, do so on the way out of the stadium. It'll be a lot less crowded.
Best food and drink at Citi Field?
Blue Smoke offers ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, even a grilled bologna sandwich that isn't like any bologna sandwich you had growing up, but one of the real treats is the chipotle smoked BBQ wings (pictured). Saucy, smokey, slightly spicy, these beauties will have your taste buds tingling while cheering for the home team. It is located on level one in centerfield. Box Frites offers some of the crispiest frites in NYC – and you can only get them at Citi Field. With a whole selection of dipping sauces, you can't go wrong – or try the garlic parmesan frites, which are a dressed up, This is behind centerfield and home plate in the promenade. El Valero Tacqueira is an authentic Mexican tacos can be had here for a pittance – try the trio, which includes chicken, pork and beef, along with sauces to make your mouth sing. Try the elotes, an ear of corn on the cob spread with mayo, sprinkled with cotija and cayenne, skewered so you can try to eat it neatly at your seat.
Best giveaways at Citi Field?
This year they will be giving away t-shirts, posters, magnets, bobble heads, hats, and calendars.
What to expect from the Citi Field crowd?
The local crowds are New Yorkers and they love their sports. There is a lot of swearing especially against the umpires and opposing team and fans. Even with this, for the most part they are pretty tame.
Best insider tip for Citi Field?
On Mr. Met Dash dates (weather permitting), youngsters, aged 12 and under, can run the bases at Citi Field after the Mets game. The 2015 Mr. Met Dash takes place after every Sunday home day game. On Dash days, guests wishing to participate will be asked to exit the ballpark and form a line outside the Bullpen Gate on 126th Street. Orange members of the Mr. Met's Kids Club will have access to the Fast Pass Line for the Mr. Met Dash every Sunday in 2015.
Citi Field parking?
Do yourself a favor and avoid driving. It's expensive, time consuming, and confusing. However, if you must drive, you can save the cash by parking for free in Corona and hiking in. The walk will range from ½ to ¾ of a mile.