One of the National League's best rivalries is heading to London this summer.
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are set to play a two-game series on June 8-9 as part of the MLB World Tour: London Series. The games will be played at the former London Olympic Stadium, which currently hosts West Ham United during the Premier League season.
This is the second consecutive year with MLB regular season games taking place in London — last year the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals played a two-game series, which saw the teams combine for 22 runs scored. More than 55,000 fans attended each game.
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The Phillies, featuring superstar first baseman Bryce Harper, designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, and Shortstop Trea Turner, are off to a strong start in the 2024 MLB season. While the Mets have had some ups and downs early in the season, some of their stars' bats are waking up as of late. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman Pete Alonso, and left fielder Brandon Nimmo have all been home run threats recently.
With so many stars on display, this is a series that fans in England and across Europe won't want to miss. Here's everything you need to know about watching the Mets vs. Phillies in London.
MLB London Tickets: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Tickets for the MLB World Tour: London Series between the New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies are now on sale. Check out the London Stadium seating chart and best prices for tickets today on StubHub.
With a capacity of 62,500 for West Ham games, the London Stadium should provide a packed atmosphere and a great opportunity for Phillies and Mets fans in the UK to watch their team in person. In addition, it will give folks in the UK a chance to see a meaningful baseball game up close and see the excitement of a home run or a punch out to end an inning.
MLB London tickets: Cheapest, most expensive
Demand for tickets to see Major League Baseball in London is rising like a Schwarber smash into the right field seats, but there are still deals to be found on StubHub.
For Game 1 on Saturday, June 8, fans can find tickets for as little as $94 per person in Upper Tier 239. For Lower Tier seats in section 117 though, fans could pay as much as $1,209 per ticket.
For Game 2 on Sunday, June 9, fans can get into the stadium for as little as $83 per ticket in Upper Tier 233. For closer seats though, fans could pay more than $1,000 for a Lower Tier 124 ticket.
When is MLB World Tour: London Series?
- Game 1: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Saturday, June 8
- Time: 6:10 p.m. local time, 1:10 p.m. ET
- Venue: London Stadium, London, United Kingdom
- Game 2: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Sunday, June 9
- Time: 3:10 p.m. local time, 10:10 a.m. ET
- Venue: London Stadium, London, United Kingdom
The Mets and Phillies will meet up in London for an exciting weekend of action at the London Stadium. Game 1 will take place in the evening with a 6:10 p.m. first pitch scheduled, followed by a mid-afternoon game on Sunday. First pitch for game two is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. Starting pitchers for both games will be announced when we get closer to the date.
The Mets and Phillies have one of the oldest rivalries in Major League Baseball. The two teams have been regularly playing each other since the Mets began play in 1962. The Phillies are one of the oldest continuous MLB teams in existence, having been founded in 1883. The two teams have combined to play more than 1,000 games against each other in history, with the Phillies holding a narrow 548-519 lead over the Mets as of May 9.
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