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The London Mets launched their 2026 National Baseball League season in front of a packed home crowd at Finsbury Park, sharing an entertaining and high-quality doubleheader with the Hertfordshire Toucans.
More than 150 spectators, including members of the local community and club, were in attendance to enjoy a day that showcased not only top-level British baseball, but also the diversity of the wider Mets family. A BBQ, music and merchandise sale added to the occasion, creating a festival atmosphere around the club’s home ground.
The day began with a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Haringey Borough councillors Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, and Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools & Families. The ceremony recognised the Mets’ growing partnership with the local authority, which has supported the club’s expansion, improved facilities, and the club’s plans to further develop its Finsbury Park home.