On Nov. 10, 2020, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen claimed “If [we] don’t win a World Series in the next three to five years — I would like to make it sooner — I would consider that slightly disappointing.”
Sadly, that five-year period has come and gone.
And, while this upcoming season looks promising, there’s only one true guarantee the Amazins’ can make to fans:
That the ballpark experience at Citi Field is unmatched.
From the Mets Hall of Fame to the mini museum to the mouth-watering meal options to the Big Apple in center field to singing Louis Prima’s “Che La Luna” loud and proud after the seventh inning stretch, there’s always a good time to be had in Flushing on game days.
This year, they’re sweetening the pot with their impressive slate of giveaways.
We’re talking bobbleheads, replica rings, throwback T-shirts and…disguises.
Yes. Really.
Just a few of the most exciting freebies on the docket include:
1986 World Series Championship Replica Ring
Saturday, March 28
Juan Soto 40/30 Bobblehead
Saturday, April 11
1986 World Series Champion Retro T-Shirt
Tuesday, May 26
Bobby Valentine Disguise
Friday, May 29
Marcus Semien Replica Jersey
June 24
In total, there are 15 giveaway days from March through June.
Throw in the fact that you get to see Cohen, Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns’ re-tooled club with new stars Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco along with fan favorites Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Nolan McLean and you’ve got yourself a steal.
Plus, who knows?
Maybe Cohen was just a year off in his bold World Series prediction.
A Fall Classic victory 40 years after the Mets’ last would be pretty sweet.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about all of the New York Mets’ March through June 2026 Citi Field giveaways below.
New York Mets home game tickets
Inventory to see the New York Mets live is available on all verified ticketing sites.
We recommend checking out StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats to find the seats that makes the most sense for you.
New York Mets season tickets
Diehard fans who want to don blue and orange every time the Amazin’s are at home, you’re in luck.
New York Mets season tickets can be picked up as early as today, right here, right now.
We’ll see you at Citi Field this year … a lot.
New York Mets 2026 giveaway dates
A complete calendar of all Mets giveaway home games, including dates, opponents, freebies and links to buy tickets, can be found here:
| Mets’ giveaway dates |
|---|
| Pirates vs. Mets Thursday, March 26 2026 Magnet Schedule |
| Pirates vs. Mets Saturday, March 28 1986 World Series Championship Replica Ring |
| Pirates vs. Mets Sunday, March 29 Five-Borough Race Kids Puzzle |
| A’s vs. Mets Saturday, April 11 Juan Soto 40/30 Bobblehead |
| Rockies vs. Mets Saturday, April 25 Mr. Met at the Unisphere Light-Up Bobblehead |
| Reds vs. Mets Tuesday, May 26 1986 World Champions Retro T-Shirt |
| Marlins vs. Mets Friday, May 29 Bobby Valentine Disguise |
| Cardinals vs. Mets Thursday, June 11 Mets Soccer Jersey |
| Braves vs. Mets Saturday, June 13 Hello Kitty Bobblehead |
| Braves vs. Mets Sunday, June 14 Crayola Color Your Own Mrs. Met Bobblehead |
| Cubs vs. Mets Monday, June 22 Mets Purse |
| Cubs vs. Mets Tuesday, June 23 Mets Chain Necklace |
| Cubs vs. Mets Wednesday, June 24 Marcus Semien Replica Jersey |
| Cubs vs. Mets Thursday, June 25 Juan Soto Baseball Card Bobblehead |
| Phillies vs. Mets Friday, June 26 Mets Pride Sleeveless Jersey |
Note: Most freebies will be given to the first 15,000 or 18,000 fans. The one exception is the five-borough race kids puzzle and Color Your Own Mrs. Met bobblehead; they’ll be doled out to the first 5,000 attendees to enter that game day.
Key Mets home games
Every game counts but some come with a little added intrigue.
Here are 10 Mets huge home games at Citi Field — against heated rivals and the return of fan favorites who departed over the offseason — we’re already reserving tickets for this year.
| Important 2026 New York Mets home games |
|---|
| Pirates vs. Mets Thursday, March 26 Opening Day |
| Athletics vs. Mets Friday, April 10 Jeff McNeil’s first game back |
| Yankees vs. Mets Friday, May 15 |
| Yankees vs. Mets Saturday, May 16 |
| Yankees vs. Mets Sunday, May 17 |
| Braves vs. Mets Friday, June 12 First game against Atlanta |
| Cubs vs. Mets Monday, June 22 First game against Chicago |
| Phillies vs. Mets Friday, June 26 First game against Philadelphia |
| Dodgers vs. Mets Friday, July 24 Edwin Diaz’s first game back |
| Orioles vs. Mets Monday, Sept. 14 Pete Alonso’s first game back |
New York Mets full 2026 schedule
Fans that plan on seeing Bichette, Lindor, Soto and the squad away from Citi Field can catch the Amazin’s on the road all spring and summer long including three-game stint at Yankee Stadium from Sept. 11-13.
Want to be there?
Tickets for all New York Mets game from March through September can be grabbed here.
Fireworks nights at Citi Field
At the time of publication, there are four Flushing fireworks nights scheduled this spring and summer. You’ll find everything you need to know about them below.
New York Mets food
Our excitement for Citi Field this year isn’t reserved for just the giveaways.
We’re also pumped for all the grub the stadium is offering in ’26. Here are just a few we can’t wait to sample:
Eat in the Cave’s Puerto Rican soul food and their vegetarian empanadas with sweet pumpkin and chickpeas.
Pig Beach BBQ’s loaded corn bread featuring cheddar cheese sauce, bbq sauce and, of course, their incomparable pulled pork.
Taqueria Ramirez’s one-of-a-kind hand-crafted tacos, which will be at the ballpark starting Opening Day and up until the All-Star Break.
For a full list of vendors, take a gander at Citi Field’s comprehensive dining guide.
Citi Field seating chart
It’s never easy to remember where the best views of the diamond are in the park.
That’s where we come in. To make your life easy, we recommend checking out Vivid Seat’s official Citi Field map to find the section that best suits your seating needs.
Mets gear
No Mets fan is complete without the team’s iconic blue and orange gear.
If you’re looking to update your Mets wardrobe — whether it be jerseys, hats, shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodies — we’ve got all your Mets goods’ needs covered here.
Huge concerts at Citi Field in 2026
When the Mets are away, some of the biggest names in music will play.
Here are three huge artists dropping into Citi Field in 2026.
• Noah Kahan (July 18-19)
• Fuerza Regida (Aug. 7)
• My Chemical Romance (Aug. 9)
Want to see who else is touring this year? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2026 to find the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.