Seating at Citi Field

Citi Field offers – for the most part – really good sightlines from nearly every seating area. With a capacity of 41,800, there are plenty of options no matter what your price point may be. One of the coolest things about the Citi Field seating options is that there are good seats on every level of the stadium and many of the lower bowl seats are a much bigger bang for your buck than you might expect. And then there are the many diverse options for Premium Seating. Let’s go through it seating zone by seating zone so that you can get an idea of what’s best for you.

Table of Contents

• Citi Field Seating Overview
• Premium Seats
• Field Level Seats, 100s
• Excelsior Level, 300s
• Promenade Level, 400s and 500s

Our favorite seats

Our least favorite seats

Sections 134–139

Yes, they are the first level, but man these seats are far from home plate and allow you little depth perception.

Citi Field Seating Overview

If you look at the official New York Mets seating chart and pricing list, you will definitely be blinded by the light. They list almost 50 different seating zones. We have greatly simplified that for you and will show you what we feel are really the 15 unique seating zones at Citi Field. 

We’ll start with the premium seats, because we know those are the ones your eyes are probably staring at right now, and then we’ll work our way out and up to cover every corner of the ballpark.

Premium Seats

Before we get started, let’s give a word of advice. The Mets have some really great premium options, and, very surprisingly, a number of them can be had fairly affordably on resale sites. But, we want to caution you: we consider Citi Field to have some of the best stadium food anywhere… period. This club takes their food seriously, and we love the Mets for their passion for the ballpark eating experience. So while all-you-can-eat buffets in premium clubs are great, a) you’re gonna pay a lot for them, and b) you will be missing out on some of the awesome foods on the concourse. 

We’re not saying this is a reason to skip buying tickets to a club. But if you’re coming in for a visit to Citi Field, we say limit your club tickets to no more than one game, so you at least have one other game to grab some concourse food. And keep reading for our perfect solution to this problem.

And now, on with the (premium) show…

Delta Sky360 Club: Sections A–H, Rows 1-8

These are the creme de la creme of Citi Field seats. The Delta Sky360 seats are the first eight rows located directly behind home plate, outfitted with luxury, cushioned seats. In addition to the best view of all of the action, these seats give you a VIP entrance to the stadium and access to the 7,000-square foot Delta Sky360 Club. 

Once inside, you’ll be able to enjoy an upscale buffet with everything from a carving station to sushi to seafood and a dessert station as well. This ticket also includes complimentary beer, wine, and spirits. There’s plenty of seats and flat-screen TVs, and club-only bathrooms. Oh, and there is one more really cool aspect of the Delta Sky360 Club – you can peek through a window that overlooks the Mets’ indoor batting cages. If the Mets players are taking some hacks before, or during the game, this is the only place to see it from. 

But all of this happiness comes at a price. The average face value of these seats is $650 per ticket, ranging as high as $1250 for the front row on Opening Day, to as low as $272 for the last row for weekday games against lesser opponents in April and September. 

Tickets may be available directly from the Mets, so check their website, but also compare those with resale sites like Stubhub and Seatgeek, which will often be your best bets for these seats.

Clover Home Plate Club from Fiserv, Sections 11–20, rows 1-12

Depending on the specific game you choose to attend, the fully-cushioned Clover Home Plate Club seats – which are directly behind the Delta Sky360 seats, 9-20 rows from the field – might be the absolute best bang for your buck in the entire ballpark. These seats include in-seat food and beverage service and access to the Clover Club, which spans from dugout to dugout and features a sit-down steakhouse, two bars, and a food court. Plenty of seating spaces are available, and the club has its own restrooms as well. 

Now, just because it’s got a ridiculously long name and has the word “club” in it doesn’t mean you’re getting stuff for free. In fact, in this club, you’re getting nothing for free, other than the fantastic view of the field and access to the club area. Food is not included, and beverages are not included either (not even soft drinks). To be honest, we’re a bit surprised that they put this club here, and the all-inclusive Hyundai Club behind it. Nevertheless, when you’re shopping for these seats, be sure to keep in mind that what you’re paying for is location location location, plus access to the indoor space.

Having said all of that, you want to know why we love this club so much? It’s BECAUSE they don’t have food! 

Because there’s no food included, the prices are very reasonable for these tickets, so you can grab one of the best seats in the house for a very legit price. And because there’s no food included, it means that you can get up, go to the concourse, and buy some of those amazing foods we keep raving about! Get what you want, bring it back to your seat, and you’ll have the absolute best of all worlds: amazing view, access to an indoor club, and spectacular ballpark food. 

Clover Home Plate Club is our “FUHGETTABOUTIT PICK” at Citi Field !!!! If you can find seats at a good price here, grab ‘em and take our advice – some of the best seats, paired with some of the best foods.

Hyundai Club, Sections 115–120

Now, if you’re interested in the club dining experience, and are willing to spend more money than the Clover Club, but don’t want to spend the crazy dollars for the Delta Sky360 Club, then the Mets have a club for you: the Hyundai Club. 

A ticket to the Hyundai Club includes an expansive buffet, with a carving station, entrees, salads, as well as ballpark favorites such as hot dogs, burgers, nachos, and more. You also get unlimited soft drinks, pretzels, popcorn, and desserts. The club itself is outfitted with a huge bar, flat-screen televisions, indoor seating areas, and club-only bathrooms.

But here’s what you don’t get with these seats: booze. These tickets don’t include any beer, any wine, any liquor, any hard seltzers, any nips of whiskey, any shots of sambuca, any Long Island ice teas… nada. You can certainly get any of those things at the bar inside the club, but you’ll need to pay out of pocket for them.

So who is this club best for? We say for people who want a great view, who like to eat, and are either happy with soft drinks or are just gonna leisurely sip on a beer or two. But if you’re the type who is dreaming of throwing down 27 beers on a Saturday night, this club won’t be your best value option.

Cadillac Club at Payson’s: right field, in front of Sec. 101-102, first six rows

View-wise, this is perhaps the strangest premium seating at Citi Field, because it is located beyond the right-field fence instead of behind home plate. However, you are in the lap of luxury in these cushioned armchairs, which allow you to view the game through the right field wall. Every seat has its own flat-screen monitor and food/drink railing, so you’ve got all of the comforts of home, right here in the outfield of Citi Field. 

Plus you have the club itself, where you’ll get a complimentary all-you-can-eat-buffet, complimentary beer and wine (but not liquor – that costs extra), and club-only bathrooms. It’s by far the most unique seating experience at the stadium.

Who is this club for? If you ask us, it’s for those who want a totally different, totally unique experience. We wouldn’t sit in this club every day – the view from field level in the outfield isn’t exactly the best. But this is a fun, different, and memorable experience. So if you’ve got the opportunity to do it, we say go for it (but just once in a while).

Empire Club, next to suite 239 in left field, suite level

The Empire Club is a beautiful space on the end of the suite level. There are just over 100 seats in the club, so it’s a pretty exclusive space, and you can’t buy these tickets for single games from the Mets. But occasionally they are available on the secondary market.

Metropolitan Platinum/Diamond Seating, Sec. 111-114 & 121-124, Rows 1-2

This is the newest of Citi Field’s premium seating products, and we haven’t seen anything like them anywhere. The cushioned seats are located in the first two rows, directly behind each of the dugouts. And you also have access to the Clover Club and all of its benefits (which, as we said, is just the indoor space and club-only restrooms).

But here is where things get interesting. With these tickets, you are entitled to unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages at every concession stand in the stadium! All you need to do is scan your ticket! For real!

But wait… before you jump out of your seat and head to Flushing (which couldn’t be a more appropriate place to offer such a gluttonous ticket), let’s talk about these seats for a moment. 

The location is amazing. Some people love sitting behind home plate, and some people prefer sitting behind the dugout. We love both equally, and these seats are in Rows 1 and 2 behind both dugouts, so you’ve got the same view of the game that the players have. So that’s great.

But this all-you-can-eat throughout the ballpark thing? This is, as far as we know, the only such ticketing product of its type anywhere in Major League Baseball. And we’ve told you about how amazing the food is at this ballpark, right? So this would seem like the most phenomenal opportunity to taste test yourself straight into a heart attack.

But here’s our hesitation: how much can you really eat? And be honest! 

These tickets are pricey: the average face value of $417/ticket is more than any other single game ticket in the ballpark except the Delta Sky360 Club. While the ultimate price may be less depending on how much you can find them for on a resale site, stick with us for a second on this.

If these seats are, let’s say, $200 more than Clover Club seats, you have to ask yourself: are you going to actually eat $200 in concession foods? Or would you be better off paying $200 less, spending $80 of that on enough food to probably put yourself into a coma, and pocketing the extra $120? We can’t answer that for you. Only you know you. But you have to really ask yourself: can you eat enough to justify the premium price of these seats, or are you better off sitting a few rows back, while still being able to eat not “everything,” but rather “all that you are capable of”?

When we really sat down to think about these tickets, here’s who we concluded these seats are actually for: someone who is being drafted to play left tackle for the Jets, a WWE villain, a bear preparing to hibernate for the winter in Antarctica, or… someone who is just flat out crazy. 

Honestly, we’re not exactly sure who these seats are for. But they should probably come with their own defibrillators and staff of EMTs.

TSI TIP: absolutely, positively don’t buy these tickets for children. There’s no way a kid can eat more than $40 of food. Some nachos, a hamburger, and a helmet cup and they’re done. Unless your kid is trying to grow up to be Joey Chestnut, buying them a $200-$400 all-you-can-eat ticket is insanity.

General Bowl / Non-Premium Seats

100 Field Level Seats

Metropolitan Seats, Sections 111–114, 121-124

The Metropolitan seats in the Lower Bowl at Citi Field are a great choice if you like to sit along the baselines and in the infield. These are the best non-premium seats on the first level of the stadium and do not extend past the infield dirt, so you are going to get a great view of the game. However, one thing to note is that these sections stretch from the actual first row off the field, all the way back to row 31, which is a good distance from the field. 

TSI TIP: There is a walkway that runs along the length of each section behind Row 22 and in front of Row 23 (the virtual venue does NOT point this out). Try to buy tickets either in front of that walkway/within the first 22 rows, or at least 4-5 rows behind the walkway to minimize the annoyance factor from the walkway traffic.

Baseline Seats, Sections 105–110, 125-131

The Baseline/Field Level seats in the lower bowl at Citi Field are good seats, and keep you close to the action, however all of these sections are down the baselines and in the outfield. These sections stretch from the actual first row off the field, all the way back to row 34, which is a good distance from the field. It is also important to note that some of these seats are open and exposed to the sun and weather.

TSI TIP: sections 128-129 are in the left-field corner, but offer great sight lines and much of the section is covered. On the other hand, steer clear of section 106 – as it is tucked away in the right field foul corner, is completely uncovered, and the seats point straight to center field. 

TSI TIP: There is a walkway that runs along the length of sections 109-110 and 125-126, behind Row 22 and in front of Row 23 (the virtual venue does NOT point this out). Try to buy tickets either in front of that walkway/within the first 22 rows, or at least 4-5 rows behind the walkway to minimize the annoyance factor from the walkway traffic.

Field Sections (Outfield), Sections 101–104, 132–143

Yes, these sections are all on the lower level of the stadium, but they are also – for the most part – all in fair territory between the foul poles. Some people really like that vantage point and if you are one of them, these are the seats for you. And these sections are probably the best chance you will have to catch a home run ball. 

Some specific section notes:

Sections 101-104 (Right Field)
Because they all face directly from the outfield to home plate, there is very limited, if any, view of the main scoreboard. You will have to crane your neck to see the main scoreboard, which is the largest in all of baseball. Also, other than the first four rows, the rest of these seats are protected by an overhang.

Sections 134-143 (Left Field)
You will be directly facing a smaller, auxiliary video board, and rows 4-8 are uncovered, while rows 9-15 are covered.

Excelsior Level, 300s

Excelsior Level, Sections 306–333

The Excelsior Level (numbered as 300s, but the second level of the ballpark) can be some of the best seats at Citi Field, depending on where you sit. If you select sections 309–329, you will be on the infield/shallow outfield and these are really great seats for the price. The first eight rows of these sections are really solid and tend to be budget friendly, but with one caveat – the first eight or so rows of the 300 level are not fully covered. If you want a great seat that is covered from the elements, then the 300 level – behind row 9 – are the seats for you.

Coca-Cola Corner, Sections 301–305

The Coca-Cola Corner is a unique section, with a birds’ eye vantage point. And, to be honest, these seats are really good. It’s located in the 300 level outfield, with areas in fair and foul territories of right field, which feels like you are hovering over the right fielder. These five sections are set off from the other sections and have their own small concession area, picnic tables, and small bars. There are a maximum of 16 rows in each of these sections, but they are obviously considerably farther from home plate than other 300 level sections. Still, a really fun option.

The Porch, Sections 334–339

The Porch seats are deep in left-center field and a million miles away from the plate. Despite being in the outfield, there is little chance you will have an opportunity to catch a home run ball here. It is not our favorite section, but unlike comparable seats in right field, there is a video screen directly across from these seats to see replays. Nevertheless, in a stadium with 42,000 seats, you can do better than these. Skip ‘em.

Piazza 31 Club, behind Sections 316-322 (open to all 100/300 level ticketholders)

The Piazza 31 Club is a giant, 12,000-square foot club that sits behind home plate on the Excelsior Level and is open to every ticket holder of 100 or 300 seats. The “Club” is filled with large bars and concession stands, which used to have a wide variety of interesting food options surrounding the entire room, but now there seem to only be ballpark staples like burgers, hot dogs, and fries. But there’s a lot of seating, restrooms, and dozens of flat-screens and tables throughout. The Club can be accessed from the first base or third base sides. It’s actually a great place to take a break before or during the game, but don’t confuse the Piazza Club with some sort of “premium club,” because it’s not. There’s no free food or beverage included, or any other significant benefits.

Caesars Sportsbook at the Metropolitan Market, between Sections 333-334 (open to all 100/300 level ticketholders)

Here is another one of those big changes that the Mets made for the 2024 season. The Caesars Sportsbook at the Metropolitan Market is a food court with expansive bars and tons of seating, much of which overlooks the field through glass walls, located in the left corner of the 300-level. In the past, this spot was an exclusive, sit-down restaurant. But now, everyone with 300 or 100-level tickets can enjoy great views of the field, plus views of the Manhattan skyline, and the World’s Fair Marina.

Promenade Level, 400s and 500s

Promenade 400s, Sections 401-437

OK, here’s the thing: some of the 400-level seats are really fantastic, and others are – well, not so much. When looking at the Promenade Level, the Mets are inconsistent with their 400 and 500 Levels when they list their TWELVE Promenade zones. In reality, it is one zone, and the real difference is how close you are to home plate and how low of a row you’re in. 

The seats from dugout to dugout in the 400-level are very good budget seats with very decent views. There are only five rows in each of the 400 level sections, which makes them feel less crazy than sitting in a giant section downstairs – it’s easy to get in and out for concessions or restroom breaks. If you’re asking us, we’d rather sit in 400 level infield seats than 300 level outfield seats.

Promenade 500s (Sections 501-538)

There is no mystery to the 500-level at Citi Field – it is the upper deck/nosebleed seats. However, all of the same aspects that apply to the Promenade 400s, apply to the 500s. If you choose seats between the dugouts, and in the first several rows, you will have a good view of the game – you are just going to be far from the field. Unless it’s the World Series and they’re the only affordable tickets in the ballpark, try to steer clear of 501-505 and 530-538 – at this point, you’re probably just trying to attract the TV cameras for sitting all alone in a deserted corner of the ballpark. 

In case it IS the World Series and you need the advice, the view from the back rows of sections 535–538 are obstructed due to a scoreboard that hangs from the top of the stadium. And the last 8-10 rows of the 500 seats are covered by the top of the stadium overhang. (We really hope that this is advice that you’ll need someday when your team is playing for the trophy at Citi Field).

Hudson Whiskey NY Club

The Hudson Whiskey NY Club is located behind home plate on the Promenade Level, and is open to every fan in the ballpark (but only 400-500 level fans actually use it). The Club is very modern in its appearance, with high tops, and concrete floors, offering two full large bars and limited food options. Directly outside the club is the Promenade concessions area, which is a large open space with plenty of options.

Bottom Line: Where we would sit

If money is not an issue, the Delta360 tickets are the best in the building, but are also among the most expensive seats in the building. Equally as expensive are the Metropolitan Platinum and Diamond seats, which are the first two rows over the dugouts and get you free food at any concession stand. But those are a little excessive, and unless you’re an Olympic power eater, the benefit is kind of a waste given the crazy price.

The Hyundai Club seats are an amazing experience given the views and perks, especially if you can score some for a good price on the secondary market. If we had to move up in the stadium, any of the 300 or 400 sections behind the plate and into the shallow outfield are really great, and if you want to just have a fun, relaxing day out at the ballpark – and don’t care how close you are to the plate – consider the Coca-Cola Corner.

But our top pick is the Clover Club if you can find them at a decent price. Nothing is included, but the seat location is spectacular, and you can just go buy yourself some of the best stadium foods that we know of.