The New York Mets are a member of the National League (NL) in Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was formed in 1962 following the departures of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles and the New York Giants to San Francisco after 1957. The New York Mets have been using Citi Field as their home ground since 2009. They also represent the NL East Division in the league and are one of the two teams from New York in the league.
The New York Mets are notable for being the rivals of the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves, and the Philadelphia Phillies. They are also known for hosting the Subway Series with their American League (AL) rivals, the New York Yankees. They are ranked #3 in the NL East in the 2024 season with a record of 89-73-0. They use Mr. Met and Mrs. Met as their mascots to keep their fans entertained during their games.
The New York Mets MLB Playoff History
The New York Mets are members of the National League and have played 63 seasons from 1962 to 2024, as per Baseball Reference. Throughout this time, they have participated in the playoffs 11 times, winning several championships.
The New York Mets MLB Wild Card Appearances
The New York Mets have made five appearances in the National League Wild Card (NLWC) games, the second-highest by a team in the NLWC games. The following table discusses their performance in the Wild Card games -
| Years | NLWC Results |
| 1990 | NLWC Winner |
| 2000 | NLWC Winner |
| 2016 | Lost NLWC |
| 2022 | Lost NLWC |
| 2024 | NLWC Winner |
The New York Mets MLB Division Series Appearances
The New York Mets are a part of the National League (NL) East Division. They have made nine appearances in the National League Division Series games (NLDS). The team’s performance is displayed as follows -
| Years | NLDS Results |
| 1969 | NLDS Winner |
| 1973 | NLDS Winner |
| 1986 | NLDS Winner |
| 1988 | NLDS Winner |
| 1999 | NLDS Winner |
| 2000 | NLDS Winner |
| 2006 | NLDS Winner |
| 2015 | NLDS Winner |
| 2024 | NLDS Winner |
The New York Mets MLB League Championship Appearances
The New York Mets participate in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) games. They have made nine appearances in these games so far. While the 2024 NLCS games are still ongoing, here are the team’s performance in the past games -
| Years | NLCS Results |
| 1969 | NLCS Winner |
| 1973 | NLCS Winner |
| 1986 | NLCS Winner |
| 1988 | Lost NLCS |
| 1999 | Lost NLCS |
| 2000 | NLCS Winner |
| 2006 | Lost NLCS |
| 2015 | NLCS Winner |
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The New York Mets MLB World Series Record
The New York Mets have made five appearances in the World Series Games and have achieved a record of 2-3 as of 2024. The team’s performances are listed as follows
| Years | World Series Results |
| 1969 | World Series Champion |
| 1973 | Lost World Series against the Oakland Athletics (3-4) |
| 1986 | World Series Champion |
| 2000 | Lost World Series against the New York Yankees (1-4) |
| 2015 | Lost World Series against the Kansas City Royals (1-4) |
The New York Mets MLB Postseason Results Year by Year
The following is the postseason performance by the New York Mets from their beginning till present as per Champs or Chumps -
| Years | Record | Results |
| 2024 | 89-73 | Postseason In Progress (Won NLWC and NLDS) |
| 2023 | 75-87 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2022 | 101-61 | Lost NL Wild Card Series (Won 0 Rounds) |
| 2021 | 77-85 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2020 | 26-34 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2019 | 86-76 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2018 | 77-85 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2017 | 70-92 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2016 | 87-75 | Lost NL Wild Card (Won 0 Rounds) |
| 2015 | 90-72 | Lost World Series (Won 2 Rounds) |
| 2014 | 79-83 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2013 | 74-88 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2012 | 74-88 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2011 | 77-85 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2010 | 79-83 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2009 | 70-92 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2008 | 89-73 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2007 | 88-74 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2006 | 97-65 | Lost NL Championship Series (Won 1 Round) |
| 2005 | 83-79 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2004 | 71-91 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2003 | 66-95 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2002 | 75-86 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2001 | 82-80 | Missed Playoffs |
| 2000 | 94-68 | Lost World Series (Won 2 Rounds) |
| 1999 | 97-66 | Lost NL Championship Series (Won 1 Round) |
| 1998 | 88-74 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1997 | 88-74 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1996 | 71-91 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1995 | 69-75 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1994 | 55-58 | No Postseason |
| 1993 | 59-103 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1992 | 72-90 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1991 | 77-84 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1990 | 91-71 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1989 | 87-75 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1988 | 100-60 | Lost NL Championship Series (Won 0 Rounds) |
| 1987 | 92-70 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1986 | 108-54 | Won World Series |
| 1985 | 98-64 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1984 | 90-72 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1983 | 68-94 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1982 | 65-97 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1981 | 41-62 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1980 | 67-95 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1979 | 63-99 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1978 | 66-96 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1977 | 64-98 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1976 | 86-76 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1975 | 82-80 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1974 | 71-91 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1973 | 82-79 | Lost World Series (Won 1 Round) |
| 1972 | 83-73 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1971 | 83-79 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1970 | 83-79 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1969 | 100-62 | Won World Series |
| 1968 | 73-89 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1967 | 61-101 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1966 | 66-95 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1965 | 50-112 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1964 | 53-109 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1963 | 51-111 | Missed Playoffs |
| 1962 | 40-120 | Missed Playoffs |
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FAQs on New York Mets Playoff History
A. The New York Mets have been in the playoffs eleven times as of 2024.
A. The New York Mets last played the World Series in 2015, where they lost 1-4 against the Kansas City Royals.
A. The New York Mets were notable for winning their first World Series in 1969.
A. The New York Mets have lost three World Series as of October 2024.
A. The New York Mets have two World Championships as of October 2024.
