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02/20/2010 9:44 AM ET
2010 Mets single-game tickets go on sale Sunday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m.
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Mets Hall of Fame Induction Sunday, August 1
Highlights More Than 50 Promotion, Theme And Heritage Dates;
More Than 400,000 Giveaways for Fans of All Ages
Tickets on Sale Exclusively Online at Mets.com, LosMets.com,
And By Phone at (718) 507-TIXX
FLUSHING, N.Y., February 20, 2010 -- The New York Mets today announced that single game tickets for the 2010 season at Citi Field will go on sale Sunday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. exclusively online at Mets.com, LosMets.com, and by phone at (718) 507-TIXX. Ticket prices start at $11.
The following day, Monday, March 8, the sale will expand to include in-person sales at Citi Field's Advance Ticket Window on the third base side of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, the Mets Clubhouse Shops in Manhattan (42nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, across from Bryant Park) and at the Roosevelt Field Mall (Garden City, Long Island), and MCU Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
The Mets will offer fans more than 50 promotion, theme, and heritage dates and special events, giving away more than 400,000 items.
The Mets Hall of Fame Induction Sunday August 1 is one of many highlights on the 2010 schedule. Frank Cashen, Dwight Gooden, Davey Johnson and Darryl Strawberry will be honored during a pre-game, on-field ceremony and the first 25,000 fans will receive a commemorative item sponsored by Citi.
Highlights of the 2010 regular season schedule include:
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pyrotechnics Night -- The Mets will celebrate Independence Day with a pyrotechnics display following the Monday, July 5 game against the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m.
Hall of Fame Induction presented by Citi -- Fans can celebrate Frank Cashen, Dwight Gooden, Davey Johnson and Darryl Strawberry being enshrined in the Mets Hall of Fame during an on-field ceremony prior to the Mets facing the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, August 1 at 1:10 p.m.
Fiesta Latina & Johan Santana Koozie presented by Budweiser -- Fiesta Latina celebrates Hispanic culture throughout the 7:10 p.m. Friday, August 13 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. A Johan Santana beverage koozie will be given away to the first 25,000 fans.
Mr. Met Dash -- All kids 12 and under in attendance will have the opportunity to run the bases at Citi Field - weather permitting - during Mr. Met Dashes after the game Saturday, April 24; Sunday, June 27; Sunday, August 1; Sunday, August 15; Sunday, August 29; and Sunday, September 19.
Senior Stroll -- Fans 60 and over can take a leisurely stroll around the bases at Citi Field - weather permitting - following the Mets-San Diego Padres matchup on Thursday, June 10 at 1:10 p.m.
METS COLLECTIBLES
Citi Field Home Run Apple presented by Citi -- To celebrate Opening Day, Monday April 5 at 1:10 p.m. against the Florida Marlins, the first 25,000 fans will receive a miniature replica of the Citi Field Home Run Apple that serves as a savings bank.
Magnetic Schedule presented by Pepsi -- Fans will be able to keep track of Mets matchups through the season with a magnetic schedule, presented by Pepsi, which will be given away to the first 25,000 fans attending the Friday, April 9 game versus the Washington Nationals at 7:10 p.m.
Lunchbox presented by Verizon -- On Sunday, August 15, the first 25,000 fans attending the 1:10 p.m. game against the Philadelphia Phillies will receive a lunchbox, courtesy of Verizon.
Jason Bay Bobblehead presented by Gold's -- The first 25,000 fans can take home a bobblehead of Mets' new leftfielder Jason Bay when they buy tickets to the Mets-Braves game on Sunday, July 11 at 1:10 p.m.
METS MERCHANDISE
Scarf presented by Caesars -- The first 25,000 fans to arrive for the Mets-Nationals matchup on Saturday, April 10 at 1:10 p.m. will receive a scarf courtesy of Caesars.
Beach Towel presented by Subway -- Fans can get ready for summer with a Mets beach towel, courtesy of Subway, that will be given out to the first 25,000 fans at the Sunday, June 6 game against the Florida Marlins at 1:10 p.m.
Jose Reyes Delta Drawstring Bag -- On Saturday, July 10, when the Mets play the Atlanta Braves at 4:10 p.m., the first 25,000 fans will receive a Delta Drawstring bag featuring Jose Reyes.
HERITAGE
The Mets will celebrate the diversity of New York with pre-game activities during heritage dates including: Haitian Night (Wednesday, April 7); Asian Night (Wednesday, May 26); Greek Night (Saturday, June 5); Chinese-American Night (Friday, July 9); Irish Night (Saturday, August 14); Polish-American Night (Tuesday, August 24); Italian Night (Wednesday, August 25); Taiwan Night (Friday, Sept. 17); and Oktoberfest (Friday, October 1).
HEALTH AWARENESS & EDUCATION
The Mets will host groups and provide information on health and wellness issues on the following dates: Epilepsy Day (Saturday, April 10); DARE Day (Saturday, April 24); Earth Day (Wednesday, April 28); Arthritis Awareness (Friday, May 7); Autism Awareness (Saturday, May 8); Disability Awareness (Tuesday, May 11); Weather Education Day (Wednesday, May 12); Diabetes Awareness (Sunday, June 6); Fitness Education Day (Thursday, June 10); Alzheimer's Awareness (Tuesday, July 27); Pancreatic Cancer Awareness (Wednesday, July 28); SMA or Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness (Sunday, August 1); Organ Donation Awareness (Sunday, August 15); Sight & Sound Awareness (Sunday, September 12); Breast Cancer Awareness (Thursday, September 16); and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness (Saturday, September 18).
Non-refundable service charges are applicable on Mets.com and LosMets.com, by phone, and at the Mets Clubhouse Shops.
The 2010 Mets schedule -- including information on promotional dates, heritage and theme days/nights, and other special events -- is available at Mets.com and LosMets.com.
Mets Promotions:
Citi Field Home Run Apple (Citi) vs. Marlins Monday, April 5 1:10 p.m.
Haitian Night vs. Marlins Wednesday, April 7 7:10 p.m.
Magnetic Schedule (Pepsi) vs. Nationals Friday, April 9 7:10 p.m.
Scarf (Caesars) vs. Nationals Saturday, April 10 1:10 p.m.
Epilepsy Day vs. Nationals
Saturday,
April 10
1:10 p.m.
Ski Cap (GEICO) vs.
Braves
Friday,
April 23
7:10 p.m.
Mr. Met Dash vs.
Braves
Saturday,
April 24
1:10 p.m.
DARE Day vs.
Braves
Saturday,
April 24
1:10 p.m.
Earth Day vs.
Dodgers
Wednesday
April 28
1:10 p.m.
Collector's Cup (Premio) vs.
Giants
Friday,
May 7
7:10 p.m.
Arthritis Awareness vs.
Giants
Friday,
May 7
7:10 p.m.
Autism Awareness vs.
Giants
Saturday,
May 8
1:10 p.m.
Disability Awareness vs.
Nationals,
Tuesday
May 11
7:10 p.m.
Weather Education vs.
Nationals
Wednesday,
May 12
1:10 p.m.
Mets Cap Trade (Chevy)** vs.
Yankees
Friday,
May 21
7:10 p.m.
Mets Cap Trade (Chevy)** vs.
Yankees
Saturday,
May 22
7:10 p.m.
Mets Cap Trade (Chevy)** vs.
Yankees
Sunday,
May 23
8:05 p.m.
Gift Card (Dunkin' Donuts) vs.
Phillies
Wednesday,
May 26
7:10 p.m.
Asian Night vs.
Phillies
Wednesday,
May 26
7:10 p.m.
Sports Bag (Verizon) vs.
Marlins
Saturday,
June 5
4:10 p.m.
Greek Night vs.
Marlins
Saturday,
June 5
4:10 p.m.
Beach Towel (Subway) vs.
Marlins
Sunday,
June 6
1:10 p.m.
Diabetes Awareness vs.
Marlins
Sunday,
June 6
1:10 p.m.
Senior Stroll vs.
Padres
Thursday,
June 10
1:10 p.m.
Fitness Education vs.
Padres
Thursday,
June 10
1:10 p.m.
Mets Cap (Nathan's) vs.
Twins
Saturday,
June 26
1:10 p.m.
Mr. Met Dash vs.
Twins
Sunday,
June 27
1:10 p.m.
Pyrotechnics Night vs.
Reds
Monday,
July 5
7:10 p.m.
Chinese-American Night vs.
Braves
Friday,
July 9
7:10 p.m.
Jose Reyes Drawstring Bag (Delta) vs.
Braves
Saturday,
July 10
4:10 p.m.
Jason Bay Bobblehead (Gold's) vs.
Braves
Sunday,
July 11
1:10 p.m.
Alzheimer's Awareness vs.
Cardinals
Tuesday,
July 27
7:10 p.m.
Pancreatic Cancer vs.
Cardinals
Wednesday,
July 28
7:10 p.m.
Mets T-Shirt (EmblemHealth) vs.
D-backs
Friday,
July 30
7:10 p.m.
Hall of Fame Induction (Citi) vs.
D-backs
Sunday,
Aug. 1
1:10 p.m.
Mr. Met Dash vs.
D-backs
Sunday,
Aug. 1
1:10 p.m.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness vs.
D-backs
Sunday,
Aug. 1
1:10 p.m.
Fiesta Latina/Santana Koozie (Budweiser) vs.
Phillies
Friday,
Aug. 13
7:10 p.m.
Green Cap (GEICO) vs.
Phillies
Saturday,
Aug. 14
7:10 p.m.
Irish Night vs.
Phillies
Saturday,
Aug.14
7:10 p.m.
Lunchbox (Verizon) vs.
Phillies
Sunday,
Aug.15
1:10 p.m.
Mr. Met Dash vs.
Phillies,
Sunday
Aug. 15
1:10 p.m.
Organ Donor Awareness vs.
Phillies,
Sunday
Aug. 15
1:10 p.m.
Polish-American Night vs.
Marlins
Tuesday,
Aug. 24
7:10 p.m.
Italian Night vs.
Marlins
Wednesday,
Aug. 25
7:10 p.m.
Mr. Met Dash vs.
Astros
Sunday,
Aug. 29
1:10 p.m.
Sight & Sound Awareness vs.
Phillies,
Sunday
Sept. 12
1:10 p.m.
Breast Cancer Awareness vs.
Pirates
Thursday,
Sept. 16
7:10 p.m.
Taiwan Night vs.
Braves
Friday,
Sept. 17
7:10 p.m.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness vs.
Braves
Saturday,
Sept. 18
4:10 p.m.
Mr. Met Dash vs.
Braves
Sunday,
Sept. 19
1:10 p.m.
Oktoberfest vs.
Nationals
Friday,
Oct. 1
7:10 p.m.
All promotional items are for the first 25,000 fans except where otherwise noted
**first 5,000 fans
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