The 7 Line Army Opening Day 2026 Pregame

by The 7 Line March 09, 2026

Opening Day 2026! Queens is starting to thaw out after this winters weather, and we can't wait to celebrate a new season at Citi Field with you before the Mets take on the Pirates.

CITI FIELD

MARINA WEST LOT

9AM

MARCH 26TH 2026

Right off the bat, we gotta address the news. Our pregame location is moving, and with that comes some changes. We're very excited that Metropolitan Park has been green lit, but with that comes some rearranging in the interim. Short term adjustments for long term growth.

The Marina East Lot, our home for the last number of years, will not be used for fan parking in 2026. Instead of leaving us out to dry, the Mets dedicated the Marina West Lot to The 7 Line Army on our 13 outing days.

Our T7LA Home Package Members have the option to purchase 100 parking spots in the Marina West Lot for each of our home games on a first come first serve basis. Those 100 spots for Opening Day sold out. That means that no additional parking spots will be open for this tailgate. In the future, if the 100 spots don't pre-sell to members, or if additional spots open up, fans will be able to drive up and pay at the gate while space lasts.

So... how do you get in the lot to party with us on Opening Day?

Carpool with a T7LA member that was able to secure one of the 100 spots! Toss them a few bucks for gas, buy them breakfast, promise them a tall boy in the ballpark. This would be your best option.
Take a ride share. Type 1 Marina Road Queens, NY or World’s Fair Marina Restaurant & Banquet if you're taking an Uber or Lyft.
Take the train and walk over.
Park in the Citi Field Lot C (look at the above map) and walk over.

Thank you to the Mets for working with us on this opportunity. They're also providing clean portapotties for each game. This is all very much appreciated.

Instead of entering Citi Field through the Bullpen Gate after the pregame, it's a shorter walk to the Left Field entrance. If you map it out, the walk is an almost identical distance. Might be a minute or two longer. You're welcome to walk around to the Bullpen Gate if you prefer, but that will add more time.

TIME: The gate to the Marina West Lot will open for us at 9am. We'll hang out until around noon so we can clean up and be inside before the Opening Day ceremony.

FOOD: Federico's Pastelitos is whipping up his classic empanadas and wings. Get your pre-order in now and use the promo code 2026 for a discount. ORDER HERE. Trust us, you want to pre-order. It's less expensive, and you'll be guaranteed some Good Eats before they're gone.

DJ: Milton Perez, AKA "DJ FrickinRick" will be set up in the lot. Milton is new member of The 7 Line Army and is diving right in to contribute to the party.

From Milton: "Raised in New York City and a lifelong Mets fan, I bring that same loyalty, energy, and passion to every event as a professional DJ and host delivering music, lighting, karaoke, and photo booth experiences that take events to the next level."

BEER: Yes, Blue Point and Montauk Breweries are back as our tailgate sponsors for 2026! Responsibly wash down a couple cold ones before we head in to the game. FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! (21+ only).

Lastly, if you're new to the group you're highly encouraged to come by. DIVE RIGHT IN. Introduce yourself and get the camaraderie started before we get to the seats.

If you'd like to bring your own food, drinks, and snacks, you're more than welcome to, but please respect the lot and make sure you CLEAN UP after yourselves.

LGM 2026!