Mets Introduce New, Fun Fan Experiences For 2024 Season

The Mets hosted their annual What’s New event on Thursday for the upcoming 2024 season.

The event, which announced and highlighted new additions to the business, marketing, and promotional side of the Mets, commenced at 10 a.m. and started with a bang.

Photo by Steven Wojtowicz

The Mets, Citi Bike, and Lyft announced that fans will be able to ride and dock Citi Bikes for the 2024 season. 66 Docks have been installed around the stadium, giving fans a new way to travel to the ballpark.

After the Citi Bike debut, which lasted for around an hour in a brisk wind, the media was ushered inside for a presentation, which listed new promotional items, post-game events, season ticket plans, and the brand new “Queens Crew” dance team.

During the presentation, the Mets announced the Queens Crew would perform at 30 home games, giving the fans a brand-new experience at the ballpark that cannot be found at any other stadium in Major League Baseball.

The Mets also gave an update on Darryl Strawberry, who recently went into cardiac arrest. They announced that he is in good health and is excited to attend his jersey retirement ceremony in 2024.

Once the presentation was over, the media was introduced to the brand-new Delta Sky-360 club. Located in rows one through eight behind home plate, the club brings a luxurious and unique option to the ballpark for fans.

The club includes a 50-foot bar, premium seating in a climate-controlled room, and a chef’s studio, which features a signature sushi station, day catch seafood, designated dessert, and station ballpark favorites, as well as complimentary beer, wine, and spirits.

The next stop on the tour was the Mets’ newly expanded team store. The main store that was connected to the Jackie Robinson rotunda has now been stretched into the old Mets’ museum and plaque room.

The space includes a broad variety of Mets apparel, which will include the team’s new Nike City Jersey that will debut later in the season.

The Mets’ plaques have been moved to the top of the escalators at the main entrance, and the Hall of Fame will be located in centerfield on the Field Level Concourse adjacent to Fan-Fest.

Finally, the tour concluded with the debut of many new food additions to the ballpark. It featured food from Adam Richman, Judy Joo, and Ann Burnell, three new top chefs.

That group was joined alongside other new and returning delicacies from the ballpark including Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks, who brought their Chiddy Dog to the event.

With the food, the Mets also displayed some of their promotional items, including jerseys that displayed the names of the bands that would be performing at Citi Field this season.

The event itself displayed a massive step forward for Steve Cohen and Alex Cohen, who was at the event with her father, as well as the entire Mets organization.

Citi Field is now more accessible to fans with the Citi Bike agenda while bringing numerous additions that will improve an already great experience at the ballpark.

Below is a full list of the promotional events, food items, concerts, and special events for the 2024 season.

Promotional Events

April:

Mon. 1 – Rugby shirt
Sat. 13 – Dwight Gooden Moving Arm Bobblehead
Sat. 27 – Hogwarts House Scarves

May:

Sat. 11 – Mr. Met London Telephone Booth Bobblehead
Sun. 12 – Tumbler
Sat. 25 Artist Series: Joel Mesler Beach Tote
Sun. 26 – Hello Kitty Light-up Bow Bobblehead

June:

Sun. 2 – Darryl Strawberry Baseball Card Bobblehead
Sat. 15 – Hawaiian Shirt
Fri. 28 – Pride Hat
Sun. 30 – Basketball Jersey

July:

Tues. 9 – Soccer Jersey
Fri. 12 – Nimmo Bobblehead
Sat. 14 – Artist Series: Rashid Johnson Bucket Hat
Thur. 25 – Pickleball Paddle
Sat. 27 – Piazza Mercury Mets Replica Jersey
Mon. 29 – Lindor Streetwear Bobblehead
Wed. 31 – Topps Baseball Cards (10,000 fans)

August:

Sun. 18 – Football Jersey

September:

Tues. 3 – Artist Series: Sarah Sze Baseball Hat
Sat. 7 – Hockey Jersey
Wed. 18 – Reversible Hoodie
Sat. 21 – Fan Appreciation Beanie (All fans)

Food

Keith’s Grill – Promenade Level (Section 400)
Seoul Bird (Judy Joo) – Promenade Level (Hudson Whiskey NY Club)
Anne Burrell’s Italian Eats – Field Level (Section 101, Clover Home Plate Club)
Adam Richman’s Burger Hall of Game – Field Level (Section 104, Clover Home Plate Club)
Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House – Clover Home Plate Club
Pat LaFrieda’s Meat Purveyors – Field Level, Promenade Level (Section 418)
Prince Street Pizza
Nixtamal NYC
Shake Shack
Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks
Pig Beach BBQ
Wok N’ Roll
Bigg Mozz
Empanada Mama
Tea-and-Milk
Gyro Jimmy’s Greek Grill
Takumi Taco
Glaze Donut
Taste of Queens
Poprice (Mar. 28 – May 14)
Comfortland (Mar. 28 – May 14)
New York Panini (May 24 – July 14)
Maiz (July 25 – Sept. 22)
RyRy’s Kitchen (May 24 – July 14)
Benny’s Cuban Cafe (July 25 – Sept. 22)

Public Events

New York City FC – 2024 Matches

Saturday, April 6, 2024, vs. Atlanta United FC
Saturday, April 20, 2024, vs. D.C. United
Sunday, May 5, 2024, vs. Colorado Rapids
Saturday, May 18, 2024, vs. New York Red Bulls
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, vs. CF Montreal
Saturday, August 24, 2024, vs. Chicago Fire FC

Spartan Race – June 22, 2024

Mets Baseball and Softball Camps: June – August 2024

The New York Mets offer youth baseball and softball camps in locations throughout the area for boys and girls ages 4-13. Mets Camps are the perfect combination of instruction, competition, and fun! For more information, visit Mets.com/Camps.

Mets Fantasy Camps: November 2024

Enter the world of Major League Baseball and play alongside many of your favorite Mets heroes! Take the field in your very own New York Mets uniform, personalized with your name and number, and be coached in the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, and baserunning. For more information, visit Mets.com/FantasyCamp.

Mr. And Mrs. Met Appearances

Mr. and Mrs. Met are the official mascots of the New York Mets. They are available for appearances at birthday parties, community functions, business engagements, weddings, and other special events. Mr. and Mrs. Met greet fans and pose for photos during every home game as well. For more information, please email [email protected].