MLB Team Guide
New York Mets: History, World Series & Facts
The Mets joined the National League as an expansion team in 1962 and won the World Series in 1969 and 1986. They play at Citi Field in Queens, which opened in 2009.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1962, National League expansion team |
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| Ballpark | Citi Field, Queens (opened 2009) |
| Former homes | Polo Grounds (1962–1963), Shea Stadium (1964–2008) |
| World Series titles | 2 (1969, 1986) |
| NL pennants | 5 through the 2025 season (1969, 1973, 1986, 2000, 2015) |
World Series history
The Mets have won two World Series. They also won NL pennants in 1973, 2000 and 2015.
- 1969 World Series: beat the Baltimore Orioles 4–1
- 1986 World Series: beat the Boston Red Sox 4–3
- Also won NL pennants in 1973, 2000 and 2015
Franchise history
- 1962: First season, at the Polo Grounds; finished 40–120.
- 1964: Moved into Shea Stadium.
- 1969: The "Miracle Mets" won the World Series.
- 1986: Won the World Series after a Game 6 comeback against Boston.
- 2000: Lost the "Subway Series" World Series to the Yankees.
- 2009: Opened Citi Field.
Franchise record holders
| Hits | David Wright, 1,777 |
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| Pitching wins | Tom Seaver, 198 |
| Strikeouts | Tom Seaver, 2,541 |
Retired numbers
- 5David Wright
- 14Gil Hodges
- 15Carlos Beltrán
- 16Dwight Gooden
- 17Keith Hernandez
- 18Darryl Strawberry
- 24Willie Mays
- 31Mike Piazza
- 36Jerry Koosman
- 37Casey Stengel
- 41Tom Seaver
- 42Jackie Robinson (retired across MLB)
Hall of Famers
Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Carlos Beltrán.
Biggest rivalries
- Philadelphia Phillies: NL East rivals since 1969, who met in the 2024 NLDS.
- Atlanta Braves: NL East rivals since 1994, who met in the 1969 and 1999 NLCS.
- New York Yankees: crosstown rivals who met in the 2000 World Series.
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How many World Series have the Mets won?
Two: 1969 against the Baltimore Orioles and 1986 against the Boston Red Sox.
When did the Mets start playing?
In 1962, as a National League expansion team. They played at the Polo Grounds for two seasons.
Where did the Mets play before Citi Field?
Shea Stadium in Queens, from 1964 to 2008. Citi Field opened next door in 2009.
When was Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 retired?
On September 19, 2026, at Citi Field. Beltrán was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2026 with a Mets cap on his plaque.
Who were the "Miracle Mets"?
The 1969 team. The Mets had never had a winning season before 1969, then won the World Series over Baltimore.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.