New Balance has signed on as the official footwear and apparel partner of the Mets and their Citi Field ballpark.
New Balance will have permanent signage below the stadium’s scoreboard, a presence on its exterior and at First Data Field, the Mets’ spring training home in Port St. Lucie, Florida. New Balance will also provide apparel to staff at certain events held at Citi Field, including providing footwear to the Mets’ mascots, Mr. Met and Mrs. Met.
“We are excited to join with New Balance as we align our brand with one of the most popular athletic brands in the world,” said Jeff Wilpon, Mets COO. “Like the Mets, New Balance has a very loyal fan base, and we are proud to work with them in a variety of ways that implement marketing and community programs at Citi Field and in the New York region.”