Captain America is finally getting his due.
On Saturday, July 19, the New York Mets are retiring David Wright’s No. 5 jersey before their 4:10 game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field.
In addition to that honor, the seven-time All Star will also be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, joining Tom Seaver as the only players to receive both distinctions on the same day.
The likely emotional ceremony looking back at the Virginia native’s storied career from 2004-16 (and 2018 for just a minute) where he blasted 242 home runs, knocked in 970 runs, helped lead the team to the 2015 World Series and netted a pair of Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards.
“I can’t quite put into words the appreciation I have for the city of New York and Mets fans,” the 42-year-old said in a statement. “For 15 years I felt like I had 40,000 friends and family members in the stands each night. It was an honor of a lifetime taking the field as your Captain and I truly feel like this honor is just as much yours as it is mine. Thank you for the continued support and I can’t wait to see you on July 19!”
As of now, The Post doesn’t know who will join Wright at the pre-game event although we’d guess his former teammate José Reyes and Manager Terry Collins will be in attendance.
If you want to be there as well, last-minute tickets are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $75 including fees on Vivid Seats.
100-level seats start at $103 including fees.
Too rich for your blood? In that case, we recommend going to the Sunday game where the Mets are giving away David Wright bobbleheads. Some tickets for that lower profile contest are only $17 including fees.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the New York Mets’ David Wright number retirement game below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Citi Field for the July 19 David Wright number retirement can be found below:
| Citi Field sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 500 level | $75 (including fees) |
| 400 level | $88 (including fees) |
| 300 level | $111 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $103 (including fees) |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Outside of the Wright game, there will be plenty of reasons to take the 7 to Flushing these next few months.
Mid-All Star Break, the 55-42 Mets sit a half game back of the Phillies in the NL East. In the latter half of the season, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and co. have huge series against the Braves (Aug. 12-14), Phillies (Aug. 25-27) and Padres (Sept. 16-18).
Plus, they’ll also be giving out Pete Alonso replica jerseys (Aug. 14), Shea Stadium replicas (Aug. 15), Juan Soto bobbleheads (Aug. 16), Francisco Lindor bobbleheads (Aug. 30) and pop-up home run apples (Sept. 19).
To find the game that makes the most sense for you, click here to find the Mets complete 2025 schedule.
We’ll see you at the ballpark.
In the week leading up to the retirement ceremony, The Post has published a handful of tales about Wright’s time with the Mets.
On July 14, Mike Vaccaro delivered The behind-the-scenes stories from David Wright’s iconic Mets career that make him a forever fan favorite, which includes a number of anecdotes that typically don’t make the front pages.
More recently, José Reyes got his own Post byline sharing memories from their time together in the Bigs.
If you’d like to read even more about Wright, you can find all stories about No. 5 here.
Wright will be the tenth Met to have his number retired (including Jackie Robinson). The other nine are:
Gil Hodges (No. 14, retired in 1973)
Dwight Gooden (No. 16, retired in 2024)
Keith Hernandez (No. 17, retired in 2022)
Darryl Strawberry (No. 18, retired in 2024)
Willie Mays (No. 24, retired in 2022)
Mike Piazza (No. 31, retired in 2016)
Jerry Koosman (No. 36, retired in 2021)
Casey Stengel (No. 37, retired in 1965)
Tom Seaver (No. 41, retired in 1988)
Jackie Robinson (No. 42, retired by MLB in 1997)
Love live music too?
Here are just five huge artists swinging into the Big Apple these next few months that you won’t want to miss live.
• Chris Stapleton (July 25-26)
• Lord Huron (July 30)
• Billy Idol (Aug. 20)
• The Who (Aug. 30)
• Eric Clapton (Sept. 19)
Plus, Adam Sandler will be at MSG on Sept. 15. Looks like a can’t-miss show for our money.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change