FLUSHING, N.Y., March 28, 2024 ¨C The New York Mets will host their season opener at Citi Field on Friday, March 29, at 1:40 p.m. vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. Citi Field parking lots will open at 10:40 a.m. and gates open at 11:40 a.m.

The annual Shea Floral Presentation, a tradition that dates back to the first Opening Day at Shea Stadium in 1964, will begin approximately 30 minutes before first pitch. Bill Shea was instrumental in bringing National League baseball to New York. Members of the Shea family will be on hand to present Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza with a good luck floral arrangement.

Violinists Chelsea Starbuck Smith & Mary Jo Stilp of the hit Broadway musical & Juliet will perform the National Anthem and the New York Police Department ceremonial unit will present the colors. In the middle of the seventh inning, FDNY Fire Fighter Regina Wilson will sing ¡°God Bless America.¡±

This season, the Mets will wear a tribute uniform patch all season long to honor Mets Hall of Famer Buddy Harrelson. Harrelson passed away on January 10, 2024, at age 79 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer¡¯s. Harrelson¡¯s six grandchildren, Antonio Abbatiello, Luciano Abbatiello, Danielle Soppit, Nathan Rheinor, Ryan Harrelson and Brandon Rheinor will take part in the ceremonial first pitch. 23 members of the Harrelson family will be at Citi Field on Opening Day.

Citi Field¡¯s newest dance team, the Queens Crew Presented by Cadillac, will kick off their inaugural season with live performances throughout the Opening Day festivities at the ballpark.

The Amazin¡¯ Mets Foundation will launch its first-ever 50/50 Raffle Program at Citi Field in the upcoming 2024 season. The charitable game of chance gives fans an opportunity to win cash prizes while supporting the community-focused work of the Foundation in the neighborhoods surrounding Citi Field and affiliate teams.

Ahead of the game, the Empire State Building will be lit blue and orange beginning at sunset on March 28 and continue through March 29.

The Mets encourage fans to take Mass Transit for the Mets home opener. Mass Transit is the fastest and greenest way to Citi Field.

Fans can purchase tickets to all 2024 Mets home games or by visiting mets.com/tickets or calling 718-507-TIXX.