MTA Offers Mets Fans Discounted Train Tickets for Opening Day

New promotion allows LIRR and subway riders to save on transportation to Citi Field.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:36am

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched a new "Take the Train to the Game" promotion that offers Mets fans discounted tickets for taking the LIRR or subway to Citi Field for home games. The promotion provides $5 off certain LIRR tickets purchased through the TrainTime app on gamedays, as well as discounted fares for subway and bus riders. The MTA is also expanding ferry and shuttle services to improve transportation options for fans.

Why it matters

With ongoing construction in the area causing parking concerns at Citi Field, the MTA's partnership with the Mets aims to encourage more fans to use public transportation to get to games. The discounted fares and expanded transit services make it more affordable and convenient for fans to attend Mets home games without having to drive.

The details

The "Take the Train to the Game" promotion applies to LIRR day passes or CityTicket day passes to Mets-Willets Point purchased through the TrainTime app. For Manhattan commuters, the discounted weekday fare goes from $14.50 to $9.50, while the weekend fare drops from $10.50 to $5.50. Long Island fans can also get discounts, with a Mineola area pass going from $24.25 to $19.25 on weekdays and $20 to $15 on weekends. From Hicksville, the pass cost goes from $27.50 to $22.50 on weekdays and $22.50 to $17.50 on weekends.

  • The Mets' home opener is on Thursday, March 28, 2026.
  • The new MTA promotion is launching in time for the start of the 2026 MLB season.

The players

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

The public benefit corporation that operates public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area, including the subway, buses, and commuter rail services.

New York Mets

The professional baseball team that plays its home games at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York.

Keechant Sewell

Senior Vice President of Security, Guest Experience, & Ballpark Operations for the New York Mets.

Mary John

Director of Commercial Ventures at the MTA.

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What they’re saying

“For us, the fan experience begins long before first pitch, it starts with the trip to Citi Field. And as always, the train remains one of the most practical, cost-effective ways to get fans to Citi Field and be part of the energy that makes Mets games so memorable.”

— Keechant Sewell, Senior Vice President, Security, Guest Experience, & Ballpark Operations, New York Mets

“This promotion is an example of the MTA working with private entities to earn revenue while improving the customer experience. Public transit is already the best way to get to Mets games, and this benefit makes it easier than ever for our customers.”

— Mary John, Director of Commercial Ventures, MTA

What’s next

The MTA and Mets will monitor the usage and impact of the new "Take the Train to the Game" promotion throughout the 2026 season, with the potential to expand the program in future years based on fan feedback and ridership data.

The takeaway

The MTA's partnership with the Mets to offer discounted public transportation options demonstrates the agency's commitment to improving the fan experience and making it more convenient for New Yorkers to attend games at Citi Field, especially as the area faces parking challenges due to ongoing construction.