Citi Field Guide
Entry, transit, rideshare, parking, and game-day logistics for New York.
Last updated: 3/4/2026
Key logistics
| Bag policy | Backpacks are prohibited inside Citi Field, with the exception of totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets. Other permitted bags include purses, diaper bags (not backpack-style), tote, drawstring, and messenger style bags, along with small soft-sided coolers, provided they do not exceed 16"x16"x8". There are no bag check facilities inside Citi Field, but temporary on-site locker rentals are available for a fee. |
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| Doors open | Varies by event. For Mets games, stadium gates typically open 90 minutes prior to game time. Parking lots generally open one hour before stadium gates. For concerts, gate opening times vary, so guests should check the specific event page. |
| Cashless? | Citi Field is a cashless facility. Accepted payment methods include credit/debit cards, mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and team-issued Mets Gift Cards. Reverse ATMs are available inside and outside the ballpark to convert cash into a cash card. |
| Rideshare zone | The official postgame rideshare pick-up location is situated just beyond the intersection of Shea Road and Boat Basin Place, northwest of the stadium. Pregame drop-offs can be made along Seaver Way or Roosevelt Avenue. |
| Re-entry | Guests who exit the ballpark are generally not permitted to re-enter. Re-entry for exceptional circumstances may be allowed with approval from a Security or Guest Service Supervisor at the respective gate before exiting. |
| Transit | The most convenient public transit option is the MTA Subway 7 train, which stops directly at the Mets-Willets Point station, a short walk from the stadium. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Port Washington Branch also serves the Mets-Willets Point station. Several MTA bus routes, including Q48, Q66, and Q72, stop near Citi Field. |
Parking
Citi Field's parking lots are cashless, accepting credit/debit cards, Mets Gift Cards, and mobile payments. Car parking costs $40 and bus/oversized vehicles cost $80 for regular season Mets games. Accessible parking spaces are available in Lots B and F, as well as the Southfield Lot. Guests wishing to pay with cash can use reverse ATM machines located outside the ballpark to obtain a cash card.
Family & accessibility
- Strollers: Strollers are generally permitted inside Citi Field. Fan Assistance Stations, located across from the Hyundai Club (Field Level), behind Section 142 (Field Level), behind Section 306 (Excelsior Level), and behind Section 412 (Promenade Level), can store strollers and wheelchairs. Lightweight, foldable strollers are recommended. All entry points are ADA accessible.
- Family perks: Citi Field offers several family-friendly amenities, including the Fan Fest area (with batting cages, a miniature playing field), Mr. and Mrs. Met appearances, the Mets Hall of Fame, ballpark tours, and the Mets Kids Club. On 'Family Sundays,' pregame festivities such as inflatables, face painters, and balloon artists are available, and kids 12 and under can participate in the Mr. Met Dash (run the bases) after the game. Family restrooms with adult changing tables are also available.
Culture layer
- Signature food: Popular food items at Citi Field include Shake Shack burgers and milkshakes, classic ballpark fare like hot dogs and nachos, pizza, deli sandwiches, Dole Whip (pineapple and strawberry), Naz's Halal Food, Chef Kwame's Patty Palace, From the Stretch, and Wok N' Roll.
- Local tradition: Local fan traditions include the Mr. Met Dash for kids to run the bases after Sunday games, appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Met, and taking photos with the original Shea Stadium Home Run Apple located outside the ballpark. Fans also sing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' and 'Lazy Mary' during the seventh-inning stretch.
Verified places nearby
- The Dugout61-21 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY · Woodside, QueensWhat to order: Beers on tap.