Mets vs. Phillies: a Look Back at This NL East Rivalry

When do the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies Play Next?

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Are the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies Rivals?

Yes, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies have a heated rivalry called “The Battle of the Broads” that is rooted in their mutual pursuit of the National League East division title. The winner of the National League East gets an automatic berth into the Major League Baseball Playoffs.

Who are the New York Mets’ Biggest Rivals?

The Mets’ biggest rivals are the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves in the National League East division. The Mets also have a notable rivalry against the New York Yankees, dubbed the Subway Series, and a rivalry with former NL East members the St. Louis Cardinals.

Who are the Philadelphia Phillies’ Biggest Rivals?

The Phillies’ biggest rivals are the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals in the NL East division, plus Philadelphia’s in-state rivalry against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies Series History

The Phillies and Mets have a matchup history that dates back all the way to the latter’s formation in 1962. Although the two NL East teams have rarely shared winning records in the same season, the matchup remains competitive with the Phillies holding a narrow edge over their all-time record, 562-535. Both teams hold a tie for the longest win streak in the series, each winning 10 in a row.

The height of the rivalry took place in the 2000s, with both the Mets and Phillies vying for division titles and National League pennants. Between 2006 and 2015, the Mets won two NL East crowns and the Phillies won five in a row, including the World Series in 2008.

Although there were no notable brawls between the two teams during that time, there were several incidents that sent waves through the press. In 2007, Phillies superstar Jimmy Rollins said his squad was the team to beat “on paper” to much chagrin when they started the season 11-24. But with momentum in the second half of the season, and dominating performances against the Mets that saw three season sweeps, the Phillies won the division and Rollins won the NL MVP. One year later, Mets star Carlos Beltrán made a similar prediction during MLB Spring Training for his squad, jesting the Phillies in the process. After a hard fought season, the Mets lost the division series lead in September and would not gain it back. It marked two consecutive years where the Mets were eliminated from playoff contention on the final day of the season.

In 2024, the Mets and Phillies competed against each other in the playoffs for the first time during the National League Division Series. Ultimately, the Wild Card-winning, sixth seed Mets defeated the second seed Phillies in four games.

Where Do the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies Play?

The New York Mets play at Citi Field located in Corona Park in the heart of New York City. The stadium was opened in 2009 and replaced the previous park, Shea Stadium, which opened in 1964. Citi Field hosted the MLB All-Star Game for the first time in 2013 and its first World Series games in 2015.

The Philadelphia Phillies play at Citizens Bank Park located in South Philadelphia’s Sports Complex. Citizens Bank Park has been the home of the Phillies since 2004. During the Citizens Bank Park era, the Phillies have hosted World Series games in 2008, 2009 and 2022. In 2026, Citizens Bank Park will host MLB All-Star Week, including the 96th All-Star Game on July 14, 2026. The 2026 event marks the first hosting round for the Phillies’ current ballpark, while the City of Philadelphia itself has hosted five All-Star Games.

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