The Mets–Phillies rivalry travel guide — how to see a game at both Citi Field and Citizens Bank Park, and plan the short Northeast-corridor trip between New York and Philadelphia.
The Mets and Phillies have contested the NL East for decades, and the short distance between New York and Philadelphia means plenty of traveling fans at each park. The series regularly draws a charged, loud crowd.
Citi Field (2009) sits in Queens with its Jackie Robinson Rotunda, while Citizens Bank Park (2004) anchors the South Philadelphia sports complex. The two are about 95 miles apart, roughly a two-hour drive on I-95 or a comparable Amtrak trip.
Both parks sit on the Northeast corridor, so you can add Yankee Stadium, Camden Yards, and Nationals Park — and track your visits with Chasing Stadiums. Check schedules for home dates before booking.
New York and Philadelphia are about 95 miles apart — roughly a two-hour drive on I-95 or a comparable trip by Amtrak.
It's a heated NL East rivalry between two passionate fan bases, made especially accessible by the short distance between the cities.
Yes. The Mets and Phillies play multiple series each season, and the two ballparks are close enough on the Northeast corridor to see both in one trip.