NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The New York Mets and Airbnb are offering four fans the chance to sleep at Citi Field overnight as part of a “Bobby Bonilla Day” promotion.
One baseball fan and three guests will be able to book a $250 July 28 stay in a suite overlooking the Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field starting at 12 p.m. on July 8, retired Mets player Bobby Bonilla wrote in an Airbnb listing.
The fan — who will also get to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Mets’ game that evening — “will be selected on a first come, first serve basis,” the listing noted.
“I’m very happily retired, but once a Met, always a Met. So, I’m winding up and pitching in to help four lucky guests make Citi Field home for a night,” Bonilla wrote. “And since we only go big in the Big Apple, we’re treating these fans to the ultimate doubleheader: VIP seats to not one, but two home games.”
“You’ll get to sleep in your own suite overlooking the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, with views of the original Homerun Apple and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It’s one of the best spots in the house, not only because it overlooks all of the Game Day action, but also because it’s chock full of memorabilia that will get any fan jumpin' in their seats,” he added. “It’s the perfect private dugout to settle in and get ready to root for the home team during our two back-to-back games against the Atlanta Braves.”
In addition to the Rotunda stay, the four fans will get free meals, Mets swag and permission to use the Mets gym “for a workout and a shower,” the listing said.
Mets fans have marked “Bobby Bonilla Day” on July 1 ever since Bonilla agreed to forego a $5.9 million payment in 1999 in exchange for a $1.19 million payment each July 1 until 2035.