NY Mets Opening Day 2024: What to know for Friday's home opener

Baseball lovers, Opening Day for the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens is officially here!

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What time is the Mets game today?

The Amazins are scheduled to face the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at 1:40 p.m., when Jose Quintana will square off against Freddy Peralta. Gates will open at 11:40 a.m. and parking lots will open at 10:40 a.m. Thursday's game was postponed due to the threat of rain.

According to the weather forecast, Friday will see a high of 53.

What is the Mets starting lineup today?

1. Brandon Nimmo (LF)
2. Francisco Lindor (SS)
3. Pete Alonso (1B)
4. Jeff McNeil (2B)
5. Starling Marte (RF)
6. DJ Stewart (DH)
7. Francisco Alvarez (C)
8. Brett Baty (3B)
9. Harrison Bader (CF)

What's the food lineup at Citi Field?

From steak and pizza, to tacos and burgers, here's a look at the food lineup this year at Citi Field!

  • Benny’s Cuban Café
  • Chiddys Steaks
  • Glaze Donuts
  • Gyro Jimmys
  • New York Panini
  • POPRICEN
  • Prince Street Pizza
  • Seoul Bird
  • Shake Shack
  • Takumi Taco
  • Taqueria Nixtamal
  • Tea and Milk
  • WOK 'n' ROLL

What's new at Citi Field?

Here's a look at everything new this year at Citi Field.

  • A renovated team store
  • New food vendors
  • A remodeled Delta Club
  • Hall of Fame relocated to the Rotunda
  • A dance team: The Queens Crew
  • New LED boards
  • 2024 promotional giveaways

Have the Mets ever postponed Opening Day?

In 2023, the scheduled home opener against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, April 6, was postponed.

And in 2022, the first game of the season against the Nationals in Washington was delayed thanks to inclement weather.

Where can I find the 2024 Mets schedule?

Click HERE for the full 2024 schedule.

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