Root, root, root for the home team in England when the MLB London Series returns in 2024.
The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies are playing two games at London Stadium in June. This summer showdown marks the third time the MLB has thrown out a pitch in the UK.
Don’t miss an afternoon of baseball in Britain: here’s everything you need to know about the MLB London Series 2024.
Image Credit: Getty Images, sborisov. Image Location: Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London
Everything you need to know about the 2024 MLB games in London
Is MLB coming back to London?
Grab your glove and pack a stadium seat: Major League Baseball returns to London in 2024. This will be the third time the MLB plays a series at London Stadium. Last year, the St. Louis Cardinals flew over to take on the Chicago Cubs. In 2019, MLB played its first European games in England’s capital with the New York Yankees sweeping the Boston Red Sox.
When is the London Series MLB?
The London Series MLB games will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 and Sunday, June 9, 2024. This two-game series will see two of the NL East’s longtime rivals go head-to-head across the pond for the first time.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Stuart Gleave. Image Location: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Where is the MLB London Series 2024?
The MLB London Series 2024 will take place at London Stadium, the same venue that hosted the previous two London MLB Series. London Stadium is located in London’s Stratford District. The stadium, located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is the home of the Premier League football club West Ham United (which Ted Lasso fans will want to visit). Stratford Station is the closest station and serves the DLR Light Rail, Overground, the Elizabeth Line, C2C and Greater Anglia trains, and the Central and Jubilee Underground Lines.
Who is playing the MLB London games 2024?
A summer showdown that’ll bring the heat to the UK, the 2024 MLB London games will see Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and the New York Mets taking on the Philadelphia Phillies featuring Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos.
Can I get MLB London Series 2024 tickets?
The MLB London Series 2024 tickets are not yet for sale. Wait here in the dugout with us and we’ll let you know when tickets are available.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Westend61. Image Location: Brighton, England, UK
Shortstops: best one-day trips from London
A line-drive day trip from London to other all-star UK cities by train is easier than an intentional walk (or bus ride).
Hit the Beach
London Victoria to Brighton: ~1h
It’s still summer, after all, so hop a train from London to one of our charming English beach towns.
Check out Welsh Baseball in Cardiff
London Paddington to Cardiff Central: ~2h
It may not be exactly like America’s pastime but Welsh Baseball (and Wales in general) is worth the price of the ticket.
Batter (& Bottoms) Up
London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly: ~3h
You’re here to help introduce the British to baseball; let the British introduce you to a proper pint at Base Bar. Complete with batting cages and hot dogs, think of it as a cultural exchange the Great Bambino would approve of.
Image Credit: Getty Images, SAKhanPhotography. Image Location: Manchester, England, UK
Vacation Bases Loaded: What to do in London in June
Make your visit to the MLB London Series 2024 a grand slam with these other things to see, do, and experience in London.
- Opening Pitch: Make it an iconic ‘B’, either Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, or the British Museum.
- Changeup: Check out the London that locals love with a visit to Battersea Power Station.
- Curveball: Step off the tourist trail and into East London for a drag show at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club.
- Around the Horn: Wander around London with your Oyster Card spotting filming locations for Notting Hill, Paddington, Love Actually, and V for Vendetta.
- Steal: London’s got loads of museums with free entry, including London military museums like Imperial War Museum, National Army Museum, and Royal Air Force Museum.
- Bunt: Plan an easy night out with tickets to one of the West End’s theater productions.
- 7th Inning Stretch: Stretch your legs and refresh with a trip to one of London’s best spots for afternoon tea.
- Closer: Go beyond beans on toast at one of London’s best street food markets.
- Walk-Off: Pretend you’ve won the World Series and celebrate with a trip to Disneyland Paris with a fast train ride out of London St Pancras station.
Hit a home run with Trainline
Take me out to the ballgame…literally. Download the Trainline app and browse routes while munching on Cracker Jack. Think of it like a pocket-sized pinch hitter for when you need cheap train tickets around Europe.
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