The New York Mets will play host to the Miami Marlins, a divisional rival, as both teams kick off the 2023 MLB season on March 30.
The game will take place at LoanDepot Park in Miami, the site of the recent World Baseball Classic semifinal. The venue is well-known to players on both teams, and the first pitch is set to be thrown at 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Both teams will be looking to rebound this season. Although the Mets won 100 games for the first time since 1988, they failed to get past the NLCS, losing to the San Diego Padres.
The Marlins, meanwhile, ended the 2023 season with an abysmal 69-93 record, and finished fourth in their division. The Marlins finished 32 games behind the top spot, just ahead of the the Washington Nationals.
"You got the popcorn ready @mets?" - Miami Marlins
For fans in the New York area, the SNY Mets will be carrying the game along with all other New York Mets contests this season. Pre-game coverage will kick off on their network at 3:30 EST.
For fans tuning in from Miami, Bally Sports Florida has them covered. While there was some doubt as to whether Bally Sports would be functional after their parent company declared insolvency earlier this year, things look to be moving ahead as usual.
For fans who prefer to stream, there are also plentiful options available to watch the New York Mets vs Miami Marlins game on. FuboTV has been offering fans a monthly package for $74.99.
Those wishing to upgrade to a plan that includes more action can opt for the $94.99 "Ultimate View Plan." Fubo gives fans access to the MLB network, ESPN, as well as a plethora of local options.
"The best pitching matchup of MLB #OpeningDay is Marlins vs Mets in Miami. 2022 Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara vs 3-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. Just an absolute banger." - Austin Maida
Those who caught MLB action on YouTube TV should be aware that the platform failed to reach an agreement with the network this year and will not be showing games.
New York Mets and Miami Marlins will see a lot of each other this year
These teams are no strangers to one another. However, we have the unique opportunity to see a matchup between Max Scherzer and Sandy Alcantara, both former Cy Young Award winners. Undoubtedly, this game will set the stage for an electric year in the NL East.