CITI FIELD NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME DETAILS ANNOUNCED
FLUSHING, N.Y., October 15, 2024 – The New York Mets will host Game 3, Game 4 and Game 5 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) presented by loanDepot on Wednesday, October 16, Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Details and information for the game as well as pre-game festivities are below.
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: On Wednesday, Mets Hall of Famer and 1986 World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to former teammate, fellow Mets Hall of Famer, and 1986 World Series Champion Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden. Both Strawberry and Gooden had their numbers retired by the Mets earlier this season. On Thursday, 2000 NLCS Champion Robin Ventura will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to former teammate, fellow 2000 NLCS Champion, and Mets Hall of Famer Edgardo Alfonzo. On Friday, 2015 NLCS Champion Matt Harvey will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to fellow 2015 NLCS Champion Yoenis Céspedes. The Mets encourage fans to be in their seats 30 minutes prior to game time for these special moments.
NATIONAL ANTHEM: On Wednesday, the 2024 American Idol winner and recording artist Abi Carter will perform the National Anthem. On Thursday, recording artist Chloe Lowery will perform the National Anthem.
TRANSIT AND PARKING: With capacity crowds expected, the Mets encourage fans to take mass transit or rideshare services and arrive early to enter the ballpark. Parking will be limited and available parking spaces will run out quickly. Citi Field is just a short subway ride from Midtown Manhattan and most NYC points on the 7-train, including extra trains back to Manhattan after the game. There will also be extra LIRR trains back to Manhattan and Long Island following the game. Citi Field parking lots will open at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday and Thursday. Citi Field parking lots will open at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday. Mass transit is the fastest way to Citi Field.
METS BLOCK PARTY: There will be a Mets Block Party before all NLCS games, beginning when Citi Field parking lots open until first pitch. The Mets Block Party will continue postgame for an hour after the game. The Mets Block Party will include a DJ, appearances by Mr. & Mrs. Met and Mets Alumni, and performances by The Queens Crew. Block Parties take place outside Citi Field from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the Left Field Gate, weather permitting. For more information on the Mets Block Party visit Mets.com/BlockParty. Please note that K Korner will be closed to the public for all NLCS games.
GATE TIMES: Gates to Citi Field will open at 5:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday and Thursday. Gates to Citi Field will open at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
SECURITY: All fans will be required to go through security when they enter Citi Field. Fans are encouraged to enter the ballpark early to avoid long lines and not miss a pitch. Please note that backpacks are prohibited inside Citi Field.
RALLY TOWELS: All fans in attendance for each NLCS game at Citi Field will be given a Mets Rally Towel upon entry, courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
WATCH AND LISTEN: First pitch for Game 3 and Game 4 is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. First pitch for Game 5 is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. ET. Please note game times are subject to change. All three games will be televised exclusively on FS1. Mets Radio will broadcast the game on Audacy 880 AM.
NEW CITI FIELD MENU ITEMS: Mets fans will see additions to the menus at Anne Burrell’s Italian Eats and Wok N’ Roll. The Mets will also be adding a new portable called Walk-Off Café, as well as a specialty cocktail available at all bars.
New additions include:
- Anne Burrell’s Italian Eats: Loaded Sausage & Pepper Waffle Fries – Seasoned waffle fries topped with stracciatella cheese, sausage ragu and caramelized peppers and onions
- Wok N’ Roll: Verrazano Egg Roll – breaded chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese with homemade vodka sauce in an egg roll; Burger & Fries Egg Roll – beef hamburger, American cheese, French fries, pickles, onions and ketchup in an egg roll; Cinnamon Roll Egg Roll – fresh baked cinnamon roll with vanilla icing in an egg roll
- Walk-Off Café: 20 fresh baked chocolate chip cookies served in a souvenir Mets bucket, as well as coffee and hot chocolate
- Specialty Cocktails: Playoff Pumpkin – Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Ginger Ale, Pumpkin Spice Syrup, with an Orange Wheel; Blue Rally Punch – Reyka vodka, lemonade, blue curacao served with an orange wheel in an exclusive baseball souvenir cup
CITI FIELD TEAM STORE: Mets fans attending the NLCS games can stop by the Team Store at Citi Field for all your Postseason gear, including official locker room gear, stadium-exclusive OMG products and much more. There will also be an additional pop-up merchandise location on Mets Plaza open to all fans at noon from Wednesday-Friday. More information about hours of operation and how to contact can be found at Mets.com/TeamStore.
