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Get an inside look at the Suite Section of Citi Field 

On Saturday, April 11th, the New York Mets squared off against the Oakland Athletics. For this game, I had the privilege of being able to watch it from the Suite Section of Citi Field. Securing these tickets wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for one man, Giovanni Lu. Giovanni is a lifelong Mets fan who has been buying out suites for nearly 20 years. He also runs a Mets Facebook group, where he tries to gather fans to attend his Suite Section parties. Before the game started, I got a chance to speak with Giovanni about why he’s been arranging these parties for so long. “I usually don’t make a lot of money doing these events. I just like to meet new people and bond with them over our love of the Mets.” I also got the opportunity to interview Giovanni’s wife, Katherine, about her feelings towards her husband’s hobby. “He does all of this out of the kindness of his heart. He loves meeting other fans, making them smile, and giving them a special experience, and that’s why I love him.” Another person who has high praise for Giovanni is Michael Ricardo. Ricardo met Giovanni through Facebook and has been attending his suite parties for several years. “Giovanni and Citi Field always do an amazing job at putting these events together. I’ve been coming to these suites for nearly a decade and every time is more fun than the last.” If one thing is for sure, it’s that Giovanni knows how to provide fans with the ultimate baseball game experience. 

April 11th, 2026 – 2:42 PM

Several fans line up outside of Citi Field as they wait to see the New York Mets play against the Oakland Athletics. Fans who entered the stadium early also received a free Juan Soto bobblehead. 

April 11th, 2026 – 2:48 PM

The Mets-Terez glow-up sign is located in the middle of the Suite Section hallway. This display represents the collaboration that the Mets and the MLB have with the women’s clothing brand. 

April 11th, 2026 – 3:31 PM

The inside of the Suite Section at Citi Field. The suite came with many luxuries such as a lounge area, free food and drinks, and a beautiful view of the baseball field. 

April 11th, 2026 – 3:46 PM

The food tray gets set up for the fans to enjoy. Some of the food options that were available included chicken fingers, french fries, hotdogs, salad, and steak sandwiches. 

April 11th, 2026 – 4:11 PM

The game officially begins. Japanese pitcher, Kodei Senga, starts his day by facing off against Athletics outfielder, Lawrence Butler. 

April 11th, 2026 – 6:30 PM

Jorge Polanco rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the 7th inning. This was not only his first home run of the season, but his first home run as a New York Met.