CITI FIELD NLDS GAME 3 AND GAME 4 DETAILS ANNOUNCED

 

 

CITI FIELD NLDS GAME 3 AND GAME 4 DETAILS ANNOUNCED 

  

FLUSHING, N.Y., October 7, 2024 – The New York Mets will host Game 3 and Game 4 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) presented by Booking.com on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 against the Philadelphia Phillies at 5:08 p.m. ET for both games. Details and information for the game as well as pre-game festivities are below.  

 

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. Citi Field parking lots will open at 1:30 p.m. ET. Mass transit is the fastest way to Citi Field. 

    

METS BLOCK PARTY: There will also be a Mets Block Party before both games beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET 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. For more information on the Mets Block Party visit, Mets.com/BlockParty. 

 

GATE TIMES: Gates to Citi Field will open at 2:30 p.m. ET.

  

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 both games will be given a Mets Rally Towel upon entry, courtesy of NewYork-Presbyterian. 

  

CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: On Tuesday, Mets Hall of Famer Keith Hernandez will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch to fellow Mets Hall of Famer John Franco. On Wednesday, 2015 NL Championship Series MVP Daniel Murphy will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch. The Mets encourage fans to be in their seats by 4:30 p.m. ET for the special moment.  

  

NATIONAL ANTHEM: On Tuesday, recording artist Chloe Lowery will perform the National Anthem. On Wednesday, Lissa deGuzman of the hit Broadway musical Wicked will perform the National Anthem. 

  

WATCH AND LISTEN: Please note the first pitch for both games is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. ET. It 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 Cocktail: 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 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. Additional information about hours of operation and how to contact can be found at Mets.com/TeamStore.