It should not be a surprise that the New York Mets needed almost a decade to find their footing in the National League, considering they were born in an atmosphere of contentiousness, they had to fill the spikes of not one, but two storied franchises, and they had to compete for fans and media time in the same city as the Yankees, the game's most successful franchise. When the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants vacated New York City for the west coast, it left America's largest city with no National League team. When baseball's hierarchy showed no urgency in filling this gap, a New York attorney named Bill Shea gave New York their own National League team, and this started the demand for New York Mets game tickets.
Mets fans have always been looking for that contender to knock off the cross town Yankees, although they are not in the same league, the battle for bragging rights in New York City has more times than not gone to the Yankees. New York fans are some of the hardest fans to please in sports, that is why the Mets are building a state of the art facility to host their beloved Mets. Citi Field will feature unprecedented sightlines, amenities, and comfort for Mets fans, sports fans and visitors to the New York metropolitan area. The open-air ballpark connects the Mets' National League heritage to the future and to the City through a number of unique design elements. Citi Field will feature natural grass and capacity for approximately 42,000 fans. A contoured seating configuration will bring spectators closer to the field on all levels to provide optimal sightlines for a more intimate and entertaining experience throughout the park.
The Mets have used their first forty years to establish their own traditions and a firm set of roots in New York. Though they have not won as frequently as their fans would like, their spirited teams and tradition of pitching excellence have helped keep New York Mets game tickets of decent value to the Mets fans.
