Why is Citi Field smaller than Shea Stadium?
The Mets’ decision to downsize capacity from Shea’s 57,333 was largely based on aesthetics — to produce an intimate ballpark like some of those that were built in the early 20th century. Shrinking size and ticket inventory as much as the Mets did seems excessive; Citi is smaller than 11 ballparks built since 1992.
What is the best section in Citi Field?
The best value seats in all of Citi Field are in the Promenade Infield, sections 510-518. These seats behind home plate are high up, meaning lower costs, but their location gives great views of the strike zone.
Which Mets tickets come with free food?
Sections 115-117 are set slightly to the right of home plate, while sections 118-120 sit to the left of home plate. This club offers complimentary food and drinks. These seats are perfect for getting access to the entire game at a slightly higher angle than the Sterling Level.
What seats at Citi Field include food?
Located on the Plaza Level, the Clover Home Plate Club is exclusive to Clover Platinum and Clover Gold (rows 1-8) seat holders, providing guests with complimentary food, soft drinks, coffee, snacks and more.
Is Citi Field a good stadium?
Anyway, Citi Field is a good ballpark, above that lower tier of post-1990 parks that are merely passable. But that is largely because of the great amenities and decent functionality.
How much are the seats behind home plate at Citi Field?
Best View at Citi Field Club Box Silver and Gold 309-329: Awesome views from “press box” height. These seats are on the expensive side, averaging ~$120ish (ranging from $42 down the lines on “value dates” to $231 for the sections behind the plate at Yankees/opening day games)…but you get what you pay for.
Where is Citi Field in relation to Shea Stadium?
What is this? Many people wonder where is Shea Stadium in 2019. The demolition of the park took place after the 2008 season, but their new stadium (Citi Field) was built right next to Shea. Shea Stadium (Old Mets Stadium) location was in Flushing Meadows Queens, New York in the United States.
Why was Shea Stadium replaced?
The stadium was named in honor of William Shea, who was most responsible for bringing National League baseball back to New York after the Dodgers and Giants left for California in 1957. It was demolished in 2009 to create additional parking for the adjacent Citi Field, its replacement and the current home of the Mets.
Do the Mets own Citi Field?
Queens Ballpark Company
Citi Field
| Owner | Queens Ballpark Company |
| Operator | New York Mets |
| Capacity | 41,922 (2012–present) 41,800 (2009–2011) 45,000+ (including standing room) |
| Record attendance | 45,186 (2013 All-Star Game) 44,859 (2015 World Series) 44,466 (Regular season) |
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What section is the Pepsi Porch at Citi Field?
A view of the Pepsi Porch during a game at Citi Field in March 2014. Inside Citi Field, under the sign, is a section of seats that has become known affectionately as the Pepsi Porch, an anticipated landing spot for home-run balls, similar to Big Mac Land at St.