Mets Opening Day 2026 photos
The Mets opened the season at Citi Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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Mets rightfielder Carson Benge is greeted in the dugout by Juan Soto after his solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game at Citi Field on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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Mets rightfielder Carson Benge reacts as he runs on his solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game at Citi Field on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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Carson Benge celebrates his home run with Francisco Alvarez on Opening Day, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Citi Field.
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Mets rookie Carson Benge jumps in the air after homering during the sixth inning of his major-league debut on Opening Day at Citi Field on Thursday.
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Citi Field on Mets Opening Day on March 26, 2026.
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Sushi the Pitbull outside of Citi Field on Mets Opening Day on March 26, 2026.
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Citi Field on Mets Opening Day on March 26, 2026.
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The Queens Crew outside of Citi Field on Mets Opening Day on March 26, 2026.
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The Mets' home run apple during the National Anthem at Citi Field on Mets Opening Day on March 26, 2026.
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Fans at Mets Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor bats during Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets leftfielder Juan Soto singles against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets designated hitter Brett Baty watches his three-run triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets third baseman Bo Bichette follows through on his sacrifice fly to score shortstop Francisco Lindor during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets designated hitter Brett Baty runs on his three-run triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets outfielder Juan Soto rounds second base in the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets designated hitter Brett Baty stands on third base after his three-run triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets leftfielder Juan Soto is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets first baseman Jorge Polanco is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
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Mets third baseman Brett Baty high-fives manager Carlos Mendoza after hitting a three-run triple in the first inning of Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
