A press release from the Mets …

The Mets today announced the launch of an online registration for the opportunity to purchase tickets for the inaugural Opening Day at Citi Field, starting tomorrow, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. at mets.com and losmets.com. The registration for the online random drawing will run through Tuesday, Feb. 24. The Mets open their 2009 home season Monday, April 13, against the Padres at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field. All fans registering now on mets.com or losmets.com automatically will be eligible for the random drawing. There is no fee and no purchase necessary to register. There is a limit of one entry per person. In the case of multiple entries for the same individual, only one entry received will be entered. There is no assurance that any particular registrant will be selected. Opportunities to purchase tickets are non-transferable.

Registration for the drawing closes Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 11:59 p.m. A limited number of fans will be selected in the online random drawing and notified via e-mail by Friday, Feb. 27, with instructions regarding the online purchase of up to four (4) tickets. Tickets start at $27 each and must be purchased with a major credit card. Per ticket and per order fees will apply.

Season tickets featuring Opening Day are on sale now at mets.com and losmets.com. Information regarding the sale of single game tickets for the inaugural season at Citi Field will be announced shortly.

For more information, visit mets.com, losmets.com, or call the Mets’ ticket office at (718) 507-TIXX.