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Citi Field is the state-of-the-art home ballpark of the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, Queens, New York City, United States, it opened on March 29, 2009, replacing the iconic Shea Stadium and ushering in a new era for the franchise with a classic ballpark design and modern amenities.
Address: 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, New York 11368, United States.
Country: United States of America.
Opened: March 29, 2009.
Construction Cost: Approximately $850 million.
Seating Capacity: Approximately 41,000 for baseball (configurable for other events).
Primary Use: Baseball.
Main Tenant: New York Mets (MLB).
Citi Field was designed to move away from the multi-purpose “cookie-cutter” stadium model of the 1960s and instead embrace the intimate, classic ballpark feel of early 20th-century venues like Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field.
Architectural Homage: The park’s exterior brick facade, arched windows, and intimate seating bowls are a deliberate tribute to the beloved ballparks of baseball’s past, creating a more nostalgic and fan-friendly environment than its predecessor, Shea Stadium.
Fan Experience: Features like the expansive “Fan Fest” area for families, the “Shea Bridge” walkway honoring the old stadium, and diverse local food options (most famously the “Shake Shack” outpost) have made it a destination beyond just the game itself.
Successful Transition: In its inaugural 2009 season, the Mets drew strong interest, with an average home attendance of 38,000, demonstrating immediate fan embrace of the new facility despite the team’s on-field performance.
While built for baseball, Citi Field’s design and location have made it a versatile venue for major events in New York City.
International Soccer: The stadium has hosted several high-profile international soccer matches. Its first was a 2011 friendly between Ecuador and Greece, drawing 39,000 fans. It has since hosted games featuring clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea, as well as the 2016 Copa América Centenario semifinal.
Concerts and Events: The venue has also been a stage for major concerts by artists such as The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and Beyoncé, further establishing its role as a key entertainment hub in Queens.
Citi Field is more than just a new building; it represents the modern identity of the New York Mets franchise.
Digital Reach: The Mets’ strong regional and national following is reflected in their status as the second baseball club from New York (after the Yankees) to surpass 1 million followers on a major social media platform.
A New Home for History: While honoring the past with tributes to Shea Stadium and Mets legends like Tom Seaver (via the “Seaver Gate” entrance and a statue), the ballpark is designed to create its own new memories and traditions for future generations of fans.
Citi Field successfully blends nostalgic design with modern comfort and versatility, securing its place as a worthy successor to Shea Stadium and a central part of the New York Mets’ future.
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With the growing popularity of nighttime sports events, professional competitions demand higher lighting quality. The glare from traditional fixtures can no longer meet athletes’ expectations for sensory experience. Leveraging breakthroughs in MECREE’s sports lighting technology, our precise light control and anti-glare designs enable athletes to perform at their peak and enjoy an exceptional sports experience.
Issues caused by unnecessary nighttime lighting, such as light pollution and light trespass, are increasingly concerning and have led to rising public complaints. Amid growing environmental awareness, lighting designers must prioritize controlling “Light Pollution” and “Light Trespass.” We are committed to addressing this challenge through innovative optical technologies.
Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE’s specially engineered precision lighting control is designed to meet the needs of such users. The polarized light range of 65-73° is defined as the P73-L and A65 series products, which deliver an unparalleled visual experience while offering access to thousands of IES profiles.
Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
1. Such light shield is useless,just misleading customers.
2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
3. While 70% still have high overflow
4. Unbearable strong glare
5. Waste energy,outdated reflective technology
The power supply and lamp body can be mounted separately, reducing the withstand weight of the lamp pole and facilitating maintenance.
Customized crossarms are available to meet all your existing old poles without replacing the main rod, crossarms bolt directly to light pole, easy and accurate installation saves time, ensures performance, safety and reliability,also lower the budget.
In current sports lighting projects, high-altitude light calibration is recognized as a major efficiency bottleneck. The process carries high safety risks, is prone to aiming deviations, and involves cumbersome installation and removal procedures, making it difficult to achieve the required uniformity.
MECREE’s innovative laser aiming mount was designed precisely to address these issues. It revolutionizes the workflow through three key advantages:
Easy Installation: With a simple design, it allows rapid mounting and dismounting, significantly lowering the operational threshold.
Precise Aiming: Ensures accurate laser alignment, fundamentally guaranteeing uniform illumination and compliance with lighting standards.
Efficient Operation: Reduces labor and time costs by up to 80%. Calibrating 200 fixtures at height previously took 20 days; now the same workload can be completed in just 4 days.
Choosing MECREE means choosing a safer, more precise, and highly efficient sports lighting solution.
We are not only a manufacturer of high-power LEDs, More professional services are also included:
Through lighting simulation calculations and programming of light show designs, solutions oriented towards either visual effects or cost-effectiveness are provided. Design of Lighthouse, parameters required for building foundation, (axial force, shear force, bending force). High power generator set supporting,circuit design service,cable supply. We are your best supply chain manager! We are committed to providing you with a one-stop solution. We focus on the research, design, and manufacturing of our products, delivering customized and energy-efficient lighting system solutions for all types of sports venues and multifunctional facilities.The details are as follows:high-power sports lighting、arena night lighting retrofit、smart stadium lighting control、energy-efficient LED stadium lights、stadium lighting power supply optimization、broadcast-quality sports lighting、large venue lighting retrofit、adjustable brightness and color temperature lighting、LED floodlight installation and upgrade、stadium lighting maintenance and management、energy-saving lighting solutions for stadiums、multi-purpose venue lighting design、night game lighting optimization.
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