when was citi field built

Citi Field was built between 2006 and 2009 , with construction starting in November 2006 and the ballpark officially opening in 2009 as the new home of the New York Mets in Queens, New York.

Key construction dates

• November 13, 2006 : Groundbreaking and start of construction in the parking lot adjacent to Shea Stadium.

• 2006–2009 : Main build phase; the project cost roughly $850 million , funded partly by public bonds and partly by the Mets.

• March 29, 2009 : First game at Citi Field (college matchup between St. John’s and Georgetown).

• April 13, 2009 : First regular‑season Mets home game, against the San Diego Padres.

Why it was built

Citi Field was constructed as a replacement for Shea Stadium , which opened in 1964 and was demolished after the 2008 season to make room for additional parking and infrastructure around the new ballpark.

Quick reference table

Item| Detail
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Stadium name| Citi Field 5
Location| Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, NYC 35
Construction start| November 2006 57
Construction completion| 2009 35
First game (any)| March 29, 2009 (college) 5
First Mets regular‑season game| April 13, 2009 15

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