The Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to make history in 2024 as the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will be playing a game in London. This will be the first time that MLB teams have played a regular season game in Europe. The announcement was made on June 28th, 2019 and it has been met with a lot of excitement from fans of both teams.
The game will take place at London Stadium, which is the home of the Premier League’s West Ham United Football Club. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 and it is expected to be filled to capacity for the historic event. This will be the first time that an MLB game has been played in Europe since the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees played a two-game series in London in 2019.
The game between the Mets and Phillies will be part of a two-game series that will also include the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. The series is scheduled for June 13th and 14th, 2024 and it will be the first time that four MLB teams have played in Europe.
The MLB is hoping that this series will help to grow the game of baseball in Europe and they are hoping to expand their presence in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for baseball fans in Europe to experience the excitement of an MLB game. It is also a great opportunity for the Mets and Phillies to showcase their talents on an international stage.
The Mets and Phillies have a long history of rivalry and this game will be sure to bring out the best in both teams. This game will be a great way for fans to experience the excitement of an MLB game in Europe and it will be sure to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.