“Mets Games Tonight: Start Time, Channel & Must-See Highlights for Fans”

The New York Mets are suddenly must-see baseball again. After routing the Philadelphia Phillies 13-3 at Citi Field on Tuesday night, the Amazins’ have won seven of their last nine and tightened the National League East race to just 2.5 games. With a red-hot lineup, fresh faces from the farm and a prime-time matchup tonight, “Mets games” is one of the most searched sports phrases in the country—and for good reason. WHAT’S FUELING THE OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have combined for 11 homers over the last two weeks, while rookie catcher Kevin Parada owns a .356 OBP since the All-Star break. Even the bottom of the order is clicking: Mark Vientos has driven in eight runs in his last four starts, giving manager Carlos Mendoza unprecedented depth. The club’s 6.1 runs per game in August rank second in MLB, trailing only the Dodgers. HOW TO WATCH THE METS GAME TONIGHT • TV: SNY in the New York market; national viewers can tune in on MLB Network (subject to blackout). • Live stream: authenticated users can watch on the SNY app or MLB.tv. Fans looking for a free option can take advantage of the trial period on FuboTV or Sling TV. • First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET against the Atlanta Braves. UPCOMING METS SCHEDULE — Wed, Aug 27 vs Braves (Fireworks Night) — Fri-Sun, Aug 29-31 @ Nationals — Mon-Thu, Sept 1-4 vs Yankees (Subway Series) Full 2025 schedule with start times, TV listings and ticket links is available on ESPN’s Mets page. PROSPECT WATCH: TONG & COMPANY New York is leaning into its top-rated farm system. No. 4 prospect Jonah Tong, the Minor League strikeout and ERA leader, is expected to start Saturday’s game in Washington. Fellow blue-chippers Jett Williams (CF) and Drew Gilbert (RF) could follow when rosters expand on September 1, giving the lineup even more speed and on-base ability. INJURY AND ROSTER UPDATES • Starling Marte (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse and could rejoin the club next week. • Edwin Díaz threw a second consecutive bullpen without discomfort; the All-Star closer remains on track for an early-September activation. • Kodai Senga will be monitored after throwing a season-high 110 pitches on Tuesday. TICKETS & CITI FIELD EXPERIENCE Weeknight tickets are starting as low as $17 on the official Mets site and secondary platforms, but weekend prices spike quickly during the Yankees series. Arrive early to catch the new “Queens Lineup” food court featuring Chef David Chang’s Fuku chicken sandwiches and a Mets-themed Mister Softee swirl. Kids run the bases after every Sunday home game, and Friday Fireworks continue through September. WHY THIS STRETCH MATTERS The Mets play 14 of their next 18 against division rivals. FanGraphs now pegs their playoff odds at 62%, up from 41% two weeks ago. A strong showing could force president of baseball operations David Stearns—who recently called the first half “inconsistent”—to accelerate winter spending plans. KEYWORDS FANS ARE SEARCHING TODAY “Mets game tonight,” “Mets vs Braves stream,” “Mets schedule 2025,” “Citi Field tickets,” “Jonah Tong debut,” “Mets Yankees Subway Series.” BOTTOM LINE Whether you’re hunting for streaming options, scouting the next wave of talent or planning a last-minute trip to Citi Field, now is the time to tune in. With the offense humming and the division up for grabs, every Mets game over the next month carries October implications—and millions of fans are clicking to keep up.