Game Day Guide
Citi Field, Queens, NY
Data updated: 2025 MLB Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Citi Field.
Explore Flushing or arrive at the lot
Downtown Flushing is a 15-minute walk from the park, incredible Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese food. Or head to the parking lot for the tailgate scene.
Pregame at the lot or McFadden's
The Citi Field parking lot has a casual tailgate scene. McFadden's bar inside the ballpark complex opens early for pregame.
Enter through the Jackie Robinson Rotunda
The main entrance features a grand rotunda honoring Jackie Robinson. Walk through and explore the concourse.
Watch batting practice
Head to the outfield seats for BP. The apple in center field pops up when the Mets hit a home run, a nod to the old Shea Stadium tradition.
Grab Shake Shack or Fuku
Citi Field has some of the best food in MLB, Shake Shack, Fuku, and real NY pizza. Lines at Shake Shack are always long. Go now.
Let's Go Mets
Nine innings in Queens. The crowd chants 'Let's Go Mets' and the apple rises for home runs. The 7 Line Army fills the outfield.
Stretch and sing
The crowd sings 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' and 'Lazy Mary.' Grab a final pastrami sandwich.
Take the 7 train back
Walk straight to the Mets-Willets Point station and ride the 7 back to Manhattan. The platform gets crowded. Walk to the far end.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Weather forecast for the Citi Field bowl. This is an open-air venue -- dress for the conditions.
April
3.9 inchesComfortable temperatures. Bring a light jacket for evening games. Layers are key.
May
3.6 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening.
June
4.0 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening. Rain gear recommended, above-average precipitation this month.
July
4.3 inchesHot and humid. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and dress light. Consider a portable fan. Rain gear recommended, above-average precipitation this month.
August
4.4 inchesHot and humid. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and dress light. Consider a portable fan. Rain gear recommended, above-average precipitation this month.
September
3.9 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening.
October
3.8 inchesComfortable temperatures. Bring a light jacket for evening games. Layers are key.