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New York Mets fans will not have to wait long to see their beloved club return to action. The Mets are expected to make their MLB Spring Training debut in a couple of weeks in the sunshine state, beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday, February 25. The games will see the team divided into two split squads.
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The first game is scheduled for 1:05 pm against the reigning World Series Champion Houston Astros. The Mets and Astros will play at the Ballpark Palm Beaches Stadium in West Palm Beach, Florida. For fans looking to attend this game, the cheapest tickets on Vivid Seats are currently $25 USD.
While it will be one of the marquee games for the New York Mets in the build-up to the new campaign, it will be the first time Justin Verlander will play against his former team. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was dominant for the Astros last season, en route to being selected as the American League MVP.
"Add this to your TV schedule for Spring Training: Astros vs. Mets on Feb. 28 at 12 noon CT from Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Kevin Brown will call the game with Olympic Gold Medalist and analyst Jessica Mendoza and 2022 BBWAA Career Excellence Award-winner Tim Kurkjian." - Brian McTaggart
The two clubs are scheduled to play against each other six times throughout spring training:
- Saturday, February 25
- Tuesday, February 28
- Tuesday, March 7
- Friday, March 10
- Saturday, March 18
- Wednesday, March 22
The second game is scheduled for 6:10 pm against the Miami Marlins. The New York Mets and the Miami Marlins will play at Clover Park Stadium in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Currently, on Vivid Seats, the cheapest ticket to attend the Feb. 25th game against the Marlins is $22 USD.
Other key matchups for the New York Mets during Spring Training 2023
In what could be a preview of the 2023 National League Championship Series, the New York Mets will welcome the Atlanta Braves to Port St. Lucie on March 2nd. Depending on the players selected to participate, fans may be in store for a heavyweight showdown. Tickets currently start at $19 USD.
Another marquee matchup for the Mets will come on March 19th against the St. Louis Cardinals. The showdown between the National League favorites will take place at Clover Park, Port St. Lucie, with tickets currently available for $20 USD.
