Citi Field
| Company type | Stadium |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports venue |
| Founded | March 29, 2009 |
| Founder | New York Mets |
| Headquarters | Queens, New York City , United States |
Area served | Major League Baseball |
Key people | Jeff Wilpon (COO) |
| Products | Baseball venue, sports events |
| Owner | Queens Ballpark Company (owned by the Mets) |
| Parent | New York Mets |
| Website | www |
Citi Field is a baseball venue situated in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City. Since its opening in 2009, it has functioned as the home stadium for Major League Baseball’s New York Mets, taking over from the now-demolished neighboring Shea Stadium.
The stadium, designed by Populous, represents an $850 million investment. Of this, $615 million came from public funding, including municipal bonds issued by New York City and repaid by the Mets with interest, effectively offsetting property tax obligations throughout the park’s existence.
Citi Field’s inaugural game was a collegiate baseball contest held on March 29, 2009, featuring the St. John's Red Storm against the Georgetown Hoyas. The Mets hosted their first exhibition matches at the venue on April 3 and 4, 2009, facing the Boston Red Sox. The first official regular-season home game took place on April 13, 2009, against the San Diego Padres. Notably, Citi Field was the site of the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking the franchise’s second time hosting since 1964.
The naming rights for the stadium were secured by Citigroup in a deal worth $20 million per year.
Planning
Efforts to replace Shea Stadium date back to the 1990s. Originally constructed in 1964 as a multi-use facility, Shea was adapted for baseball after the departure of the New York Jets in 1983; however, its configuration remained less than ideal, with spectator seating positioned farther from the playing field than typical major league ballparks. In 1998, the Mets revealed an initial ballpark concept featuring a retractable roof and a movable grass surface designed to accommodate various events beyond baseball, such as conventions and college basketball games. Potential alternative sites included Mitchel Field, Belmont Park in Nassau County, Sunnyside Yard in Queens, and West Side Yard in Manhattan.
In December 2001, Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced preliminary agreements for new stadium construction for both the Mets and Yankees. The $1.6 billion initiative proposed that city and state taxpayers would cover half of the building expenses ($800 million), along with an additional $390 million dedicated to transportation enhancements. Despite objections from state officials, the teams would retain all parking revenues, keep 96% of ticket sales income and all other revenue streams, be exempt from sales and property taxes on their stadiums, and benefit from discounted electricity supplied by New York State. This arrangement drew criticism from business leaders who viewed it as an excessive subsidy to already profitable franchises.
Later on, Mayor Michael Bloomberg invoked a contractual exit option to withdraw municipal funding over concerns about fiscal responsibility and labeled Giuliani’s agreements as corporate welfare. Bloomberg insisted that public money should only finance infrastructure improvements while placing responsibility for stadium construction costs entirely on the teams. Previously, Giuliani had facilitated taxpayer-funded minor league ballparks such as MCU Park for the Brooklyn Cyclones and Richmond County Bank Ballpark for the Staten Island Yankees.
The finalized design for Citi Field materialized during New York City’s unsuccessful pursuit of hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics. Following the collapse of the West Side Stadium proposal—a $2.2 billion project partially subsidized by city and state funds—the Mets planned to upgrade Citi Field for Olympic activities while temporarily relocating to Yankee Stadium. Ultimately, the failure of West Side Stadium effectively ended New York’s chances of securing the Olympic Games.
Construction
The overall expense for the new ballpark and associated infrastructure enhancements totaled $610 million, with the Mets contributing $420 million of that amount. A lease agreement spanning 40 years ensures the Mets remain in New York until 2049. Ownership of the stadium rests with the Mets through the Queens Ballpark Company.
On March 18, 2006, the Mets revealed the official design model of the ballpark. Groundbreaking commenced in July 2006 within the Shea Stadium parking area, targeting completion by March 2009 ahead of Opening Day.
By April 2008, construction of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda was finished, including installation of its glass panels. Most of the signage for Citi Field was installed by September. By December 1, 2008, both seating and the playing surface were fully in place.
Modifications
During the 2010 off-season, renovations were made to the bullpen located in right-center field. The original configuration had blocked sightlines from the visitors’ bullpen, leading to concerns from the San Diego Padres. To address this, the bullpens were rotated by 90 degrees so pitchers faced toward the field. Additional branding for the Mets and player banners were introduced throughout the stadium, including reinstating the classic "Mets" script on the Citi Vision scoreboard. The height of the home run boundary near the Home Run Apple was lowered from 16 feet to 8 feet to promote more home runs.
Initially, Citi Field was regarded as a pitcher-friendly venue due to its expansive dimensions and low home run rates. Prior to the 2012 season, Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson implemented dimension adjustments to benefit hitters: an 8-foot wall was added in front of the original 16-foot left-field wall known as the "Great Wall of Flushing," a recess in right field’s "Mo's Zone" was eliminated, and right-center field distance was shortened from 415 to 390 feet. The walls were painted blue to better align with Mets colors. A new seating area named the Party City Party Deck (renamed M&M's Sweet Seats in 2016) was created between the original and new left-field walls, adding capacity for an additional 102 spectators.
For the 2015 campaign, outfield walls in center and right-center were moved inward to a distance of 380 feet.
On March 21, 2019, Citi Field’s official address was changed to 41 Seaver Way as a tribute to Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver (#41). This renaming ceremony took place on June 27 during festivities commemorating the Mets’ 1969 World Series title.
In 2023, an adjustment was made by moving in the right field fence by eight feet, removing a nook and improving fan engagement. Additionally, a new center field scoreboard was installed—a massive 17,400-square-foot display—the largest among Major League Baseball stadiums.
Features
Citi Field accommodates up to 41,922 attendees, which is over 15,000 fewer seats than its predecessor Shea Stadium. The majority of seats are green as a tribute to the Polo Grounds—the longtime home of baseball’s Giants and original Mets venue—contrasting with Shea’s multicolored seating scheme. The exterior design pays homage to Ebbets Field, reflecting Mets owner Fred Wilpon’s Brooklyn heritage.
The interior aesthetic draws significant inspiration from Pittsburgh Pirates’ PNC Park—a favorite of Mets COO Jeff Wilpon—with additional elements influenced by Great American Ball Park, Coors Field, and Citizens Bank Park. A distinctive feature is Citi Field’s orange foul poles, continuing a tradition established at Shea Stadium.
A bridge theme runs throughout Citi Field’s architecture, symbolizing New York City’s more than two thousand bridges and connecting the Mets to former National League franchises—the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. The outfield includes a structure called Shea Bridge that resembles New York City’s Hell Gate Bridge.
Similar to Shea Stadium, Citi Field’s dimensions are designed to favor pitchers. The right field contains Coca-Cola Corner (previously known as Pepsi Porch), which extends beyond the Clubhouse and draws inspiration from Tiger Stadium’s right field porch. The Pepsi sign displayed from 2009 until 2015 was modeled after signage at Gantry Plaza State Park; it was replaced by Coca-Cola branding in 2016 following a sponsorship change.
In 2012, following fence adjustments that brought them closer in left field, the Mets introduced the Party City Party Deck—comparable to The Royals’ Pepsi Party Porch.
Delta Air Lines secured an exclusive multiyear agreement in 2008 for a premium section: the Delta Sky360 Club. This combined restaurant-cafe-bar-lounge offers seating for approximately 1,600 premium ticket holders behind home plate stretching from dugout to dugout.
Jackie Robinson Rotunda
At the main entrance of Citi Field stands the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, which pays tribute to the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers player and the nine fundamental principles he embodied: Courage, Excellence, Persistence, Justice, Teamwork, Commitment, Citizenship, Determination, and Integrity. These values are inscribed across the floor and archways of the rotunda.
Robinson’s famous saying, "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives," is engraved along the upper ring. Additionally, a sculpture representing his iconic number 42 is prominently displayed. The rotunda was officially dedicated on April 15, 2009, coinciding with Major League Baseball’s Jackie Robinson Day.
Home Run Apple
Maintaining a beloved tradition from Shea Stadium, Citi Field features the Home Run Apple that rises whenever a Mets player hits a home run. The new apple, crafted by Minneapolis-based Uni-Systems, is more than four times larger than the original and incorporates an illuminated Mets logo.
In 2009, the original Shea Stadium apple was exhibited within Bullpen Plaza near the Bullpen Gate. Since 2010, it has been moved to Mets Plaza, positioned between the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and the entrance to the Mets–Willets Point subway station.
Tom Seaver statue
On April 15, 2022, during their season opener at home, the Mets unveiled a statue of Tom Seaver created by sculptor William Behrends. This statue is located in Mets Plaza beside the Shea Stadium Home Run Apple.
Grimace seat
On September 16, 2024, a purple seat was installed in Section 302, Row 6, Seat 12 to honor Grimace, a character from McDonaldland. Grimace became a fan favorite after the Mets embarked on a seven-game winning streak following his ceremonial first pitch on June 12, 2024, against the Miami Marlins.
Amenities and facilities
Behind the center field scoreboard lies FanFest, an expanded family-friendly entertainment zone featuring a miniature wiffleball field modeled after Citi Field called Mr. Met's Kiddie Field. This area also includes batting cages, a dunk tank, video game kiosks, and various other attractions.
Citi Field provides an extensive range of dining options. Taste of the City, situated in center field, showcases offerings from restaurateur Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group with vendors such as Shake Shack (burgers, fries, shakes), Blue Smoke (barbecue), El Verano Taqueria (Mexican cuisine), Catch of the Day (seafood by chef Dave Pasternack of Esca), and Box Frites (Belgian fries). Shake Shack’s stand features a replica of the New York skyline atop it. The World's Fare Market in right field serves sushi from Daruma of Tokyo, sandwiches from Mama's of Corona, Chinese dishes from Tai Pan Bakery, and Korean fare from Café Hanover. Fresh fruit is available at several locations throughout the ballpark.
In 2010, food options were expanded on the Promenade Level behind home plate with additional Blue Smoke BBQ and Box Frites outlets.
Dining establishments and clubs are accessible on every level. The Acela Club (now known as Porsche Grill), located in left field on the Excelsior Level with seating for 350 guests, offers full views of the field alongside cuisine curated by Drew Nieporent's Myriad Restaurant Group—famous for Nobu and Tribeca Grill. Access to premium venues such as Porsche Grill and Delta Sky360 Club is limited to premium ticket holders; some require reservations. McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon opened in 2010 beneath the Good Humor FanFest area and operates year-round for public guests.
Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Inaugurated on April 5, 2010, and located next to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum displays plaques commemorating members of the New York Mets Hall of Fame. It also exhibits the team's World Series trophies from and , alongside a collection of items contributed by collectors, former players, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Visitors can explore signed memorabilia, original scouting documents for players such as Darryl Strawberry, handwritten correspondence from the inaugural manager Casey Stengel, as well as interactive touchscreens, video displays, and detailed timelines that chronicle the franchise’s history.
Public opinion
Business Insider ranked Citi Field among the top 100 sports stadiums for its design appeal, while BaseballParks.com described it as "perfect," particularly praising the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. Critics also commended Citi Field's wide-ranging food selections.
On the other hand, some fans expressed dissatisfaction over obstructed sightlines and felt there was an excessive focus on the Brooklyn Dodgers heritage rather than on Mets history. Owner Fred Wilpon, who hails from Brooklyn and supports the Dodgers, admitted that this aspect was somewhat overemphasized.
To address these concerns, the Mets increased franchise representation by installing photographic displays of legendary players and memorable moments throughout multiple levels in 2009, unveiling championship banners in left field, founding the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum near the Jackie Robinson Rotunda in 2010, and repainting the outfield walls in Mets blue before the 2012 season. Additionally, they resolved issues related to obstructed views on the Promenade level.
Originally characterized as an extreme "pitcher's park," Citi Field was associated with diminished offensive statistics for key players like David Wright and Jason Bay. Wright managed only ten home runs in 2009 after posting thirty or more in previous seasons, while Bay experienced career lows in power numbers during his initial Mets season in 2010. Former Met Jeff Francoeur openly criticized Citi Field’s dimensions, calling them "a damn joke." In 2011, Citi Field ranked third lowest among National League ballparks regarding home runs allowed per game.
In response, adjustments were made to the ballpark's dimensions for the 2012 season to foster a more balanced playing environment; Wright credited these modifications with enhancing his offensive output.
Access and transportation
Situated in Queens, Citi Field lies next to Corona on its western side and is bordered by Willets Point and Flushing to the east. The stadium is positioned within the Flushing postal district, nestled in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
Access to the ballpark is available via the New York City Subway's IRT Flushing Line (7 train) at Mets–Willets Point station, along with multiple bus lines such as the Q19, Q66, and Q90. Additionally, the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch stops at Mets–Willets Point station. Key surrounding highways include the Grand Central Parkway, Whitestone Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Long Island Expressway, Roosevelt Avenue, Northern Boulevard, and Astoria Boulevard.
Park and rides
Since Citi Field opened, park-and-ride operations have been established in satellite parking areas located within Flushing Meadow Park to facilitate commuter connections to subway and bus networks.
In 2020, Columbia Transportation introduced a shuttle service for Columbia University commuters from Queens directly to Citi Field’s Southfield Parking Lot; this initiative was discontinued in December 2021.
Overall
Bold denotes the winning team of each matchup.
| colspan="5" style="Template:Baseball primary style"|Citi Field's Top Attendance Figures | ||||
| style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Rank | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Attendance | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Date | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Outcome | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45,186 | July 16, 2013 | National League 0, American League 3 | 2013 MLB All Star Game |
| 2 | 44,859 | November 1, 2015 | Mets 2, Royals 7 (12 innings) | 2015 World Series (Game 5) |
| 3 | 44,815 | October 31, 2015 | Mets 3, Royals 5 | 2015 World Series (Game 4) |
| 4 | 44,781 | October 30, 2015 | Mets 9, Royals 3 | 2015 World Series (Game 3) |
| 5 | 44,747 | October 5, 2016 | Mets 0, Giants 3 | 2016 National League Wild Card Game |
| 6 | 44,502 | October 18, 2015 | Mets 4, Cubs 1 | 2015 NLCS (Game 2) |
| 7 | 44,466 | April 30, 2016 | Mets 6, Giants 5 | Regular season record |
| 8 | 44,424 | April 4, 2019 | Mets 0, Nationals 4 | Opening Day |
| 9 | 44,384 | April 3, 2017 | Mets 6, Braves 0 | Opening Day |
| 10 | 44,287 | October 17,2015 | Mets4, Cubs2 | 2015 NLCS (Game1) |
Regular season
Bold highlights the victorious team in each contest.
| colspan="5" style="Template:Baseball primary style"|Top Regular Season Attendances at Citi Field | ||||
| style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Rank | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Attendance | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Date | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Result | style="Template:Baseball secondary style;|Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44,466 | April30,2016 | Mets6, Giants5 | |
| 2 | 44,424 | April4,2019 | Mets0, Nationals4 | 2019 Home Opener |
| 3 | 44,384 | April3,2017 | Mets6, Braves0 | 2017 Home Opener |
| 4 | 44,189 | March29,2018 | Mets9, Cardinals4 | 2018 Home Opener |
| 5 | 44,152 | September21,2024 | Mets6, Phillies3 | |
| 6 | 44,099 | April8,2016 | Mets7, Phillies2 | 2016 Home Opener |
| 7 | 43,947 | April13,2015 | Mets2, Phillies0 | 2015 Home Opener |
| 8 | 43,945 | April4,2025 | Mets5, Blue Jays0 | 2025 Home Opener |
| 9 | 43,928 | September29,2018 | Mets1, Marlins0 | David Wright's Final Game |
| 10 | 43,875 | August10,2019 | Mets4, Nationals3 |
Progression
Bold denotes the victor of each contest.
| Attendance record milestones at Citi Field | ||
| Regular Season | Mets | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 41,007 – April 13, 2009 Mets 5, Padres 6 | ||
| 41,103 – May 25, 2009 Mets 5, Nationals 2 | ||
| 41,221 – June 25, 2009 Mets 3, Cardinals 2 | ||
| 41,278 – June 26, 2009 Mets 1, Yankees 9 | ||
| 41,302 – June 27, 2009 Mets 0, Yankees 5 | ||
| 41,315 – June 28, 2009 Mets 2, Yankees 5 | ||
| 41,382 – May 21, 2010 Mets 1, Yankees 2 | ||
| 41,422 – May 23, 2010 Mets 6, Yankees 4 | ||
| 42,020 – July 1, 2011 Mets 1, Yankees 5 | ||
| 42,042 – July 2, 2011 Mets 2, Yankees 5 | ||
| 42,080 – April 5, 2012 Mets 1, Braves 0 | ||
| 42,122 – June 23, 2012 Mets 3, Yankees 4 | ||
| 42,364 – June 24, 2012 Mets 5, Yankees 6 | ||
| 42,516 – July 3, 2012 Mets 11, Phillies 1 | ||
| 42,516 – July 3, 2012 Mets 11, Phillies 1 |
45,186 – July 16, 2013 N.L. 0, A.L. 3 2013 All-Star Game | |
| 43,947 – April 13, 2015 Mets 2, Phillies 0 | ||
| 43,947 – April 13, 2015 Mets 2, Phillies 0 |
44,276 – October 12, 2015 Mets 13, Dodgers 7 2015 NLDS Game 3 | |
| 44,287 – October 17, 2015 Mets 4, Cubs 1 2015 NLCS Game 1 | ||
| 44,502 – October 18, 2015 Mets 4, Cubs 1 2015 NLCS Game 2 | ||
| 44,781 – October 30, 2015 Mets 9, Royals 3 2015 World Series Game 3 | ||
| 44,781 – October 31, 2015 Mets 3, 'Royals 5' 2015 World Series Game 4 | ||
| 44,859 – November 1 ,2015 Mets2 , Royals7 (12 innings) 2015 World Series Game5 | ||
| 44 ,099 - April8 ,2016 Mets7 , Phillies2 | ||
| 44 ,466 - April30 ,2016 Mets6 , Giants5 | ||
Naming rights
On November 13, 2006, the ballpark's naming was announced as Citi Field, following an agreement with Citigroup Inc to pay $20 million per year over two decades. This arrangement made Citi Field the first New York City sports venue to feature a corporate-sponsored name and the second in the metropolitan region after Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey. The contract includes an option for a total term of up to forty years and was the highest-valued naming rights deal at its inception until matched by MetLife Stadium’s $400 million agreement.
At the groundbreaking ceremony for Citi Field it was disclosed that the main entrance—designed to echo Brooklyn’s historic Ebbets Field—would be named the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. The Mets invested more than $600 million in constructing the stadium while New York City and state contributed $165 million toward infrastructure and site development costs. On February 24, 2008, the Mets and Citigroup jointly revealed the official Citi Field logo.
Controversy
The naming rights contract with Citi Field drew criticism amid the financial crisis of 2008 when Citigroup accepted $45 billion in federal bailout assistance. Congressman Elijah Cummings denounced the deal as "indefensible," urging Citigroup to reconsider its priorities by focusing on job retention and restoring public trust rather than stadium sponsorship.
In February of the following year The Wall Street Journal reported that Citigroup contemplated ending the contract but clarified that no federal bailout funds were used to finance the sponsorship. The issue resurfaced in 2011 due to owner Fred Wilpon’s involvement with Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme and ensuing legal actions. Citigroup had fully repaid its government loans by the year 2014.
Notable events
Significant baseball games
- April 13, 2009 – During Citi Field's inaugural Mets game, Jody Gerut of the San Diego Padres became the first player in MLB history to hit a leadoff home run to open a new ballpark off pitcher Mike Pelfrey.
- April 17, 2009 – Gary Sheffield achieved his milestone of hitting his 500th home run against the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the first player to reach this total as a pinch hitter and while playing for a new team.
- June 28, 2009 – Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees recorded his career milestone of his 500th save at Citi Field; as a tribute the Mets presented him with the pitching rubber used during that game.
- August 23, 2009 – Eric Bruntlett from the Philadelphia Phillies executed an unassisted triple play concluding a thrilling Mets loss (9–7), marking only the second time in MLB history that an unassisted triple play ended a game.
- September 11, 2011 – A nationally televised game against the Chicago Cubs took place at Citi Field commemorating ten years since the September 11 attacks with ceremonies honoring the Mets team from that year.
- June 1, 2012 – Johan Santana pitched the franchise’s first no-hitter in an emphatic victory (8–0) over the St. Louis Cardinals.
- July 16, 2013 – Hosting the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Citi Field set an attendance record with a crowd of 45,186; the American League triumphed over the National League by a score of three to zero.
- June 9, 2015 – Chris Heston of the San Francisco Giants threw a no-hitter versus the Mets.
- October 3, 2015 – In a remarkable feat during one season’s span at Citi Field against the Mets’ lineup,Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals pitched his second no-hitter.
- October 12, 2015 – Citi Field hosted its inaugural playoff contest where the Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of thirteen to seven in Game 3 of the 2015 National League Division Series.
- October 30, 2015 – The stadium hosted its first-ever World Series game with the Mets securing a nine-to-three victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 3.
- November 1, 2015 – The Royals clinched the World Series title in an extra-innings Game 5 win against the Mets.
- July 30, 2016 – The Mets honored Mike Piazza by retiring his jersey number #31 during a pregame ceremony; this was only their second retired number.
- October 5, 2016 – The San Francisco Giants eliminated the Mets in the 2016 National League Wild Card Game.
- September 11–13, 2017 – Due to Hurricane Irma’s impact on Tampa Bay’s home stadiums,the Yankees versus Tampa Bay Rays three-game series was relocated to Citi Field; these were notable as Citi Field’s first MLB games without Mets participation and were played under American League rules.
- September 28, 2019 – Rookie Pete Alonso set a new record at Citi Field for most home runs hit by a rookie in one season surpassing Aaron Judge’s mark.
- September 23, 2020 – The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their American League East division title by defeating the Mets eight to five.
- June 25, 2021 – Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola tied franchise legend Tom Seaver’s record from nineteen seventy by striking out ten consecutive Mets batters at Citi Field.
- August 28, 2021 – The Mets officially retired Jerry Koosman’s number #36 during ceremonies before a game.
- September 11, 2021 – Joint ceremonies between Mets and Yankees marked twenty years since September eleven with national television coverage.
- April 29,
2022 – Five Mets pitchers combined for only their second no-hitter and first combined no-hitter in franchise history against Philadelphia Phillies.
- November 10–12,
2023 – Citi Field hosted three exhibition matches between Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League teams Águilas Cibaeñas and Tigres del Licey in what was called "Titans of Caribbean" series; these were LIDOM's inaugural games outside their home country and attracted over ninety thousand spectators across all three games.
- October 9,
2024 – The Mets secured their first playoff series victory at Citi Field by defeating Philadelphia Phillies in Game four of the 2024 National League Division Series.
Soccer matches
Since opening its doors,Citi Field has served as venue for international soccer friendlies including matches fromthe World Football Challenge (2011).
New York City FC (NYCFC) utilized Citi Field for several Major League Soccer games during seasons affected by scheduling conflicts with Yankee Stadium in both two thousand seventeen and two thousand nineteen. Beginning with the two thousand twenty-two season,the club adopted Citi Field as a part-time home ground hosting nearly half their home fixtures. NYCFC is currently developing a dedicated soccer stadium named Etihad Park, adjacent to Citi Field with construction slated to commence in two thousand twenty-four and an anticipated opening date set for two thousand twenty-seven.
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Other sports events
- On March 17 of two thousand thirteen,Citi Field hosted the first Metropolitan Lacrosse Classic held at this venue marking only its second occasion hosting college lacrosse within a major league baseball stadium. Holy Cross defeated Navy seven-to-five while Colgate overcame Michigan ten-to-seven before an audience numbering fifteen thousand six hundred fifty-six.
- June 7 of two thousand fifteen saw Citi Field stage its inaugural "Legends of Wrestling" event featuring wrestling veterans such as Rob Van Dam,Lita,the Nasty Boys,and Scott Steiner alongside headliners Ric Flair,Bret "The Hitman" Hart,and Bill Goldberg.
- On November 7 of two thousand fifteen,Citi Field was venue for Cricket All-Stars Series showcasing retired cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne; Warne's Warriors defeated Sachin's Blasters by six wickets.
- January 1 of two thousand eighteen witnessed NHL Winter Classic held at Citi Field between New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres where Rangers triumphed three-to-two after overtime; Sabres served as designated home team preserving Madison Square Garden’s tax exemption status.
- November 16 of two thousand nineteen featured New York Hurling Classic tournament at Citi Field involving teams Limerick,Kilkenny,Tipperary,and Wexford; Kilkenny claimed Players Champions Cup.
Concerts
- July 17–18 and July 21 of two thousand nine marked Paul McCartney’s inaugural concerts at Citi Field selling out one hundred eighty thousand tickets rapidly; performances included guest Billy Joel and were recorded for live album Good Evening New York City.
- July 16–17 of two thousand ten saw Dave Matthews Band sell out consecutive nights supported by Zac Brown Band with July seventeenth concert released as live album Live in New York City.
- June 7–8 of two thousand sixteen Beyoncé sold out back-to-back shows on her Formation World Tour, grossing $11.5 million from seventy-three thousand four hundred eighty-six attendees combined.
- July 29–30 of two thousand seventeen hosted Classic East festival produced by Irving Azoff featuring acts such as The Doobie Brothers Steely Dan Eagles Earth Wind & Fire Journey Fleetwood Mac marking Lindsey Buckingham’s final full show with Fleetwood Mac.
- August 28–29 of two thousand seventeen Lady Gaga sold out both nights on her Joanne World Tour, grossing $9.5 million with nearly seventy thousand fans attending across both concerts.
- October 6 of two thousand eighteen BTS became first K-pop group to sell out U.S. stadium during Love Yourself World Tour, part of North American stadium circuit including Chicago Los Angeles among others.
- June 23 of two thousand nineteen Dead & Company performed during Summer Tour at Citi Field.
- Multiple editions of hip-hop festival Rolling Loud occurred at Citi Field on October twelve-thirteen (two thousand nineteen), October twenty-eight-thirty (two thousand twenty-one), September twenty-three-twenty-five (two thousand twenty-two) featuring headliners Travis Scott Meek Mill Wu-Tang Clan Fifty Cent J Cole Nicki Minaj Ice Spice among others.
- August four (two thousand twenty-one) Green Day Weezer performed on Hella Mega Tour while Fall Out Boy canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
- June twenty-four (two thousand twenty-two) Def Leppard Mötley Crüe sold out shows on The Stadium Tour joined by Poison Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
- Governors Ball Music Festival took place September twenty-four-twenty-six (two thousand twenty-one) and June ten-twelve (two thousand twenty-two) headlined by Billie Eilish A$AP Rocky Post Malone Kid Cudi Halsey J Cole respectively.
- June nine (two thousand twenty-three) Romeo Santos became first Spanish-language bachata artist to sell out Citi Field during Formula Vol. Three Tour, marking Latin music milestone at venue.
- August three (two thousand twenty-three) Pink set attendance record drawing approximately forty-three thousand seven hundred fans during Summer Carnival tour date.
- Foo Fighters performed July seventeen nineteen (two thousand twenty-four) on Everything or Nothing at All Tour, though July seventeenth show was shortened due to lightning interruption.
- Pop-punk band blink-182 appeared July twenty-one (two thousand twenty-four) on their One More Time Tour supported by Pierce The Veil Ekkstacy.
- K-pop group Ateez performed August three (two thousand twenty-four) during North American leg of Towards The Light Will To Power tour.
- Green Day played classic albums Dookie and American Idiot August five (two thousand twenty-four) during North American segment of The Saviors Tour.
- Def Leppard Journey performed August seven (two thousand twenty-four) on Summer Stadium Tour featuring Steve Miller Band as opener.
- K-pop group Stray Kids held concerts June eighteen-nineteen (two thousand twenty-five) as part of North American leg of Dominate World Tour.
- K-pop girl group Blackpink performed July twenty-six-twenty-seven (two thousand twenty-five) on their Deadline World Tour, drawing widespread media attention.
Mets Concert Series post-game performances (2012–2016)
Between 2012 and 2016, the Mets organized the "Mets Concert Series" following select games. Unlike independent concerts, these shows were part of promotional efforts, with concert access included in the price of the baseball game ticket. The performance stage was positioned in shallow center field.
COVID-19 pandemic
On January 12, 2021, the Mets, together with Mayor Bill de Blasio, revealed that Citi Field would be repurposed as a large-scale vaccination center beginning January 25. Initially set up within the Delta Club area, the vaccination site was later relocated to the former McFadden's location. Operated by the city's public hospital network, this facility provided more than 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses.
See also
- Shea Stadium, former Mets venue from 1964 through 2008
- Yankee Stadium, home stadium of the New York Yankees, inaugurated April 2009
- Madison Square Garden IV, arena hosting the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, opened in 1968
- Prudential Center, arena for the New Jersey Devils, opened in 2007
- Barclays Center, home to the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, opened in 2012
- MetLife Stadium, football venue for the New York Giants and New York Jets, opened in 2010
- Sports Illustrated Stadium, soccer stadium for the New York Red Bulls, opened in 2010
- UBS Arena, arena for the New York Islanders, opened in 2021
- Etihad Park, soccer stadium currently under construction adjacent to Citi Field for New York City FC, scheduled to open in 2027
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park, planned casino hotel next to Citi Field
- Metropolitan Park (Queens), proposed park development alongside Citi Field
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