Root, root, root for the home team in England when the MLB London Series returns in 2024.
The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies are playing two games at London Stadium in June. This summer showdown marks the third time the MLB has thrown out a pitch in the UK.
Don’t miss an afternoon of baseball in Britain. Here’s everything you need to know about the MLB London Series 2024 dates, game times, how to get the cheapest tickets price, and if there are exclusive Phillies-Mets London tickets for super fans.
Image Credit: Getty Images, sborisov. Image Location: Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, England
MLB London 2024: the show returns to the Big Smoke
Grab your glove and pack a stadium seat: Major League Baseball returns to London in 2024. Last year, the St. Louis Cardinals flew over to take on the Chicago Cubs. In 2019, MLB played its first European games in England’s capital with the New York Yankees sweeping the Boston Red Sox.
When is the MLB London Series?
The MLB London Series games take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, and Sunday, June 9, 2024. This two-game series will see two of the National League East’s longtime rivals go head-to-head across the pond for the first time.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Stuart Gleave. Image Location: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London, England
Where is the MLB London Series 2024?
The MLB London Series 2024 will take place at London Stadium, the same venue that hosted the previous two London MLB Series. London Stadium is located in London’s Stratford district.
How to get to London Stadium by train: Stratford station is the closest station to London Stadium and serves the DLR, Overground, C2C, Greater Anglia trains, and the Elizabeth, Central, and Jubilee lines.
🚆 Trainline Tip: Visitors flying to and from London Stansted Airport can take the Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street station and then reach London Stadium via the Elizabeth line, Overground, C2C, or Greater Anglia trains. Those flying to and from London Heathrow Airport can take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington station and then reach London Stadium via the Elizabeth line.
Other stations close to London Stadium include Pudding Mill Lane DLR (near the ABBA Arena), Hackney Wick, and Stratford International.
🚂 Trainline Trivia: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which includes London Stadium, is home to the Premier League football club West Ham United (which Ted Lasso fans will want to visit).
What baseball teams are playing in London in 2024?
A summer showdown that’ll bring the heat to the UK, the 2024 MLB London games will see Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and the New York Mets taking on the Philadelphia Phillies featuring Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos.
What is the cheapest way to get MLB tickets?
The cheapest way to get MLB tickets is to purchase them directly through Ticketmaster, which are sold at face value (plus the dreaded “service” fees). You can also purchase resale tickets, which may be more expensive than face value but cheaper than any remaining tickets still on sale. For instance, an Upper Tier resale ticket may still be cheaper than an empty Middle Tier or N/S/E/W Stand ticket.
Mets vs. Phillies: what time is the game in London in 2024?
Game times for Mets vs. Phillies: the first pitch for the game in London on Saturday, June 8, 2024, is at 6:10 p.m. BST; gates open for ticket holders two hours earlier at 3 p.m. BST. The gates open for the Mets vs. Phillies game in London on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. BST and the first pitch is thrown at 3:10 p.m. BST.
What is the Phillies London Package 2024?
The Phillies Fan Experience Ticket Package is the ultimate way to cheer on the Phils in London. It includes a three-night stay at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel (nearest station: Tottenham Court Road), an exclusive Phillies Fan Welcome Party, access to dine and drink at the private On Location Pub before Saturday’s game, and vouchers for the On Location Pub on Sunday. For details on more MLB London Series packages, check out the official MLB website.
Where is the MLB World Tour going?
The MLB London Series featuring the Mets vs. Phillies is the final of four MLB International games in 2024. The MLB World Tour has already played games in three other countries: Dominican Republic, South Korea, and Mexico. The Boston Red Sox took on the Tampa Bay Rays in March for Spring Training during the Dominican Republic Series. The Seoul Series was the MLB 2024 season opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Mexico City Series took place in April with the Houston Astros vs. the Colorado Rockies.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Westend61. Image Location: Brighton, England
Shortstops: best day trips from London
A line-drive day trip from London to other all-star UK cities by train is easier than an intentional walk (or bus ride).
Brighton: hit the beach
London Victoria to Brighton: from 58m
It’s still summer, after all, so hop the train from London to one of several charming English beach towns.
Check out Welsh baseball in Cardiff
London Paddington to Cardiff Central: from 1h 43m
It may not be exactly like America’s favorite pastime, but Welsh baseball (and Wales in general) is worth the price of the ticket.
Base Bar, London: batter (and bottoms) up
London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly: from 2h 6m
You’re here to help introduce the British to baseball; let the British introduce you to a proper pint at Base Bar. Complete with batting cages and hot dogs, think of it as a cultural exchange the Great Bambino would approve of.
Image Credit: Getty Images, SAKhanPhotography. Image Location: Manchester, England
Vacation bases loaded: what to do in London in June
Make your visit to the MLB London Series 2024 a grand slam with these other things to see, do, and experience in London.
- Opening pitch. Make it an iconic “B,” either Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, or the British Museum.
- Changeup. Check out the London that locals love with a visit to Battersea Power Station.
- Curveball. Step off the tourist trail and into East London for a drag show at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club.
- Around the horn. Wander around London spotting filming locations for Notting Hill, Paddington, Love Actually, and V for Vendetta.
- Steal. London’s got loads of museums with free entry, including military museums like the Imperial War Museum, National Army Museum, and Royal Air Force Museum.
- Bunt. Plan an easy night out with tickets to one of the West End’s theater shows.
- Seventh-inning stretch. Stretch your legs and refresh with a trip to one of London’s best spots for afternoon tea.
- Closer. Go beyond beans on toast at one of London’s best street-food markets.
- Walk-off. Pretend you’ve won the World Series and celebrate with a trip to Disneyland Paris with a fast train ride out of London St Pancras station.
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” …literally. Download the Trainline app and browse routes while munching on Cracker Jack. Think of it like a pocket-sized pinch hitter for when you need cheap train tickets around the UK and Europe.
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