Citi Field is a famous stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York. It is the home of the New York Mets, a Major League Baseball team. The stadium opened in 2009 to replace the old Shea Stadium. It has modern facilities, great seating, and an exciting atmosphere that attracts baseball fans from all over. The stadium also hosts concerts and other big events.
Visitors to Citi Field can enjoy a variety of activities. You can watch a game, attend a concert, or explore the stadium’s dining and shopping options. Many stores sell official Mets merchandise, and food vendors offer a range of snacks and meals. If you have extra bags or large items, there is a nearby Citi Field storage point where you can safely store them before entering the stadium.
Citi Field Bag Policy
Types of Bags Allowed
At Citi Field, visitors can bring purses, diaper bags that are not backpack-style, tote bags, drawstring bags, messenger bags, and small soft-sided coolers. These items must not exceed 16" x 16" x 8".
Totally clear backpack-style bags with no obscured interior pockets are also permitted. Exceptions can also be made for backpacks used for ADA, medical, or nursing reasons, subject to approval by the Security Supervisor at the entry gate.
All bags and hand-carried items are subject to security inspection before entry.
Types of Bags Not Allowed
Backpacks are not permitted inside Citi Field, regardless of size or style, except for totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets and approved backpacks required for ADA, medical, or nursing reasons.
Any bag exceeding 16" x 16" x 8" is also prohibited. Hard-sided coolers are not allowed. Other prohibited items include weapons, pepper spray or mace, fireworks, laser pointers, certain commercial audio or visual equipment, and other items considered dangerous by stadium security.
There are no bag check facilities inside Citi Field. However, temporary on-site locker rentals operated by a third-party company are available as a last-minute option for guests who arrive with prohibited bags.
Citi Field Lockers
There are no lockers or bag check facilities inside Citi Field. However, the Mets currently provide temporary on-site locker rentals operated by a third party for a fee as a last-minute solution for guests who arrive with a bag that cannot enter the stadium.
For Mets games, these locker rentals are available approximately two hours before the start of the game until one hour after the game ends. Availability and arrangements may differ for concerts or other special events.
Because this is a third-party service and space may be limited, visitors with suitcases or other large travel luggage should still consider arranging external storage before arriving.
Citi Field Transportation
Citi Field is conveniently located in Flushing, Queens, with easy access from multiple parts of New York City. Visitors can choose from several transportation options to reach the stadium.
- Subway: The 7 train is the most convenient subway option, with a stop at Mets–Willets Point, located a short walk from Citi Field. The line provides direct service from locations in Manhattan and Queens, including Hudson Yards, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and Grand Central. Travelers coming from Brooklyn or other subway lines can transfer to the 7 at several stations.
- LIRR: The Long Island Rail Road Port Washington Branch also stops at Mets–Willets Point. It provides direct service from Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Woodside, and communities along the Port Washington Branch.
- Bus: The former Q48 route was discontinued in June 2025. Citi Field is now served by the Q90 Limited, which operates between Flushing and LaGuardia Airport and serves stops along Seaver Way near the stadium. The Q19, Q63, and Q66 also stop along Northern Boulevard within the surrounding area.
- Taxi and Ride-Sharing: Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available for direct service to Citi Field. Traffic can become heavy before and after games and major events, so allow extra travel time.
Citi Field Camera Policy
Fans can bring small film or digital cameras to Citi Field for personal use.
However, cameras with additional equipment such as tripods or large boom microphones are prohibited. Cameras that are large enough to interfere with another guest’s experience may also be denied entry. Commercial audio and visual equipment is prohibited unless properly authorized.
Camera policies can be more restrictive for concerts and other special events, so visitors should check the specific event information before arriving.
Citi Field Food Policy
Visitors may bring certain outside food into Citi Field. Wrapped food, or food contained in soft plastic without metal silverware, is generally permitted and is subject to security inspection.
Guests may also bring one soft, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle of 20 ounces or less per person. Each child may have one sealed, soft-sided juice box. Water bottles and juice boxes cannot be frozen.
Empty, individual-sized reusable metal water bottles are also permitted. Glass bottles, most metal cans and containers, hard-sided coolers, alcoholic beverages, and illegal or controlled substances are prohibited.
Citi Field also offers a large selection of dining options inside the stadium, ranging from classic ballpark food to pizza, sandwiches, barbecue, halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, and other specialty options.
Other Citi Field Rules & Information
Citi Field enforces several other rules to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.
Smoking is prohibited throughout Citi Field, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and vaping devices. There are no designated smoking areas inside the stadium, and visitors cannot leave and re-enter simply to smoke.
Citi Field generally has a no re-entry policy. Once a guest exits the ballpark, they normally cannot return. In exceptional circumstances, re-entry may be permitted, but the guest must receive approval from a Security or Guest Service Supervisor before leaving.
Service animals are welcome at Citi Field. They must generally be harnessed, leashed, or tethered and remain in the seating area of the person they assist rather than in an aisle.
Families traveling with children will find several useful amenities. Citi Field has 15 family restrooms, baby-changing tables in concourse restrooms, a Nursing Station, and family-oriented attractions in Fan Fest, including a miniature baseball field for young fans.
Tips for Visitors
Check the Official Citi Field Website
Before visiting Citi Field, check the official Citi Field website for the latest updates. The site provides information on game schedules, stadium policies, transportation, dining, and event-specific rules. Checking ahead will help you avoid surprises and make the most of your visit.
Bring an Approved Bag
Citi Field does not have a general clear-bag-only policy. Purses, non-backpack-style diaper bags, totes, drawstring bags, messenger bags, and small soft-sided coolers are permitted as long as they do not exceed 16" x 16" x 8".
Regular backpacks are prohibited, but totally clear backpack-style bags with no obscured interior pockets are allowed. If you do not need a backpack, bringing a small approved bag can make entry easier.
Use Alternative Luggage Storage Services
If you have large bags or items that are not allowed inside, leave them at home or store them at a luggage storage service near Citi Field. Storage costs US$7.39 per item per day, and luggage is protected by insurance coverage of US$1,000. Temporary third-party locker rentals are available on-site for Mets games, but they are intended as a last-minute option and availability may be limited.
