Going to CtiiField Friday

[trademhigh]

A few friends and I will be arriving in Grand Central at either 3:40 or 4:12 (most likely 4:12). We are going to walk (or take the shuttle), and get off at the first stop (Time Square). From there, we will be taking the 7 Subway straight to the game. A few questions about Citi:
-What time do the gates open?
-Anything we should do at the game (Obv. besides watching it), like any special food to get?
-Do they allow you in the first few rows if you don't have tickets there (this is prior to the game)?
-Where is the best place to get autos before the game?
-Where is the best place to catch fly balls before the game?
-Anything else I should know?

Thanks guys for all your help!

 

[daveyou]

A few friends and I will be arriving in Grand Central at either 3:40 or 4:12 (most likely 4:12). We are going to walk (or take the shuttle), and get off at the first stop (Time Square). From there, we will be taking the 7 Subway straight to the game. A few questions about Citi:
-What time do the gates open?
-Anything we should do at the game (Obv. besides watching it), like any special food to get?
-Do they allow you in the first few rows if you don't have tickets there (this is prior to the game)?
-Where is the best place to get autos before the game?
-Where is the best place to catch fly balls before the game?
-Anything else I should know?

Thanks guys for all your help!

i'd suggest shake shack burger and down it with a bud light (if you are over 21). line gets crazy so get to the hut early

dave

 

[trademhigh]

A few friends and I will be arriving in Grand Central at either 3:40 or 4:12 (most likely 4:12). We are going to walk (or take the shuttle), and get off at the first stop (Time Square). From there, we will be taking the 7 Subway straight to the game. A few questions about Citi:
-What time do the gates open?
-Anything we should do at the game (Obv. besides watching it), like any special food to get?
-Do they allow you in the first few rows if you don't have tickets there (this is prior to the game)?
-Where is the best place to get autos before the game?
-Where is the best place to catch fly balls before the game?
-Anything else I should know?

Thanks guys for all your help!

i'd suggest shake shack burger and down it with a bud light (if you are over 21). line gets crazy so get to the hut early

dave

I'm not 21. In fact, you met me at the last WP Show (with johansantana57, and JCmint). I don't think I look 21, do I? :lol:

 

[kentuckyderby]

I went in August when Wright got beaned by Cain(I'm from Chicago)

Upper Deck ticket holders can still roam downstairs

Shake Shack has decent burgers in right field but looong lines

the most advertising i have ever seen in a ballpark
(very Nascar-like)

freaks on the train

 

[daveyou]

A few friends and I will be arriving in Grand Central at either 3:40 or 4:12 (most likely 4:12). We are going to walk (or take the shuttle), and get off at the first stop (Time Square). From there, we will be taking the 7 Subway straight to the game. A few questions about Citi:
-What time do the gates open?
-Anything we should do at the game (Obv. besides watching it), like any special food to get?
-Do they allow you in the first few rows if you don't have tickets there (this is prior to the game)?
-Where is the best place to get autos before the game?
-Where is the best place to catch fly balls before the game?
-Anything else I should know?

Thanks guys for all your help!

i'd suggest shake shack burger and down it with a bud light (if you are over 21). line gets crazy so get to the hut early

dave

I'm not 21. In fact, you met me at the last WP Show (with johansantana57, and JCmint). I don't think I look 21, do I? :lol:

ah, burger and coke it is

dave

 

[Steve K.]

-What time do the gates open?

4:40pm, which is when the Mets take BP. The visiting team takes BP around 5:30pm.

-Anything we should do at the game (Obv. besides watching it), like any special food to get?

If you like french fries, you've got to try Box Frites. It's in the same food area as Shake Shack, on the field level behind center field. They recently opened fried dough stands around the stadium, if you're still in a fried food mood.

-Do they allow you in the first few rows if you don't have tickets there (this is prior to the game)?

Not behind home plate, but near 1st and 3rd base you can go all the way down to the field during BP. I'd guess this would be your best bet for autos, especially the 3rd base side if you're looking for 'Stros.

-Where is the best place to catch fly balls before the game?

The one time I went to BP the Cards were in town, and Pujols was hammering ball after ball into left field. Hardly anyone was up there, and I was wishing I'd thought to sit up there! You could probably get your hands on a couple Carlos Lee BP HRs if you wanted to be that far from the field. Coaches threw a couple loose balls to fans, but only to kids.

Have fun!

Steve K.

 

[thenumberonemetfan]

Enjoy its a really beautiful stadium.