Oh, you’ll be fine. You can buy water inside. There are plenty of vendors, and the prices are… well, let’s say they’re inspiring. A 16-ounce bottle of water is about $5.50. That’s like paying for a gallon of gas, but with less miles per gallon.
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Pro tip: if you’re broke or just cheap (like me), head to the guest services office. Sometimes they hand out free cups of water if you ask nicely. It’s not bottled, but it’s wet and cold. That’s all we really need, right?
The Unwritten Rules
Here’s what my gut tells me. The guards at the gate are humans, not robots. If you’re polite and your bottle is clearly sealed, they’ll wave you through. If you act like you’re smuggling the Crown Jewels? They will find that bottle of water. They have a sixth sense for contraband.
Also, don’t bring a cooler. I know, I know—it’s tempting. But Citi Field’s policy bans hard-sided coolers. A soft-sided lunch bag? That’s fine, as long as it’s small. Just fill it with sealed water bottles and maybe a granola bar. You’re not feeding an army.
