I toured the exclusive Cadillac Club at Citi Field to see what the members-only experience, field-level seats, and complimentary food are really like.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI toured Citi Field's hidden, members-only Cadillac Club.The club offers complimentary food and drinks, along with luxury seating.The setting was perfect for an avid baseball fan or someone wanting to experience the game in style.Luxury suites have become a major part of the modern ballpark experience, but few are as exclusive as the Cadillac Club at Citi Field.Hidden behind a members-only entrance near the players' tunnel, the speakeasy-inspired space offers complimentary food and drinks, a rotating chef-designed menu, and plush leather field-level seats just feet from right field.When the 100-seat club opened in 2023, access was initially available only through full-season club memberships, with first-row memberships costing $24,999 per seat, the Associated Press reported at the time.Last year, access expanded to some group sales, and more recently, "an extremely limited number of single game tickets" have been available for certain games, a spokesperson told Business Insider.Single-game seats are also being sold on third-party websites. As of July 22, third-row seats in the Cadillac Club for the Mets' July 25 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers were listed for $688 each.On a recent gameday between the Mets and Kansas City Royals, I was granted access to the Cadillac Club as a member of the press, eager to see whether the experience lived up to the hype — and prices.Here's what it's like inside one of baseball's most exclusive clubs.On a recent gameday against the Kansas City Royals, I went inside the Cadillac Club.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderThe Cadillac Club at Payson's is one of the most exclusive places to watch a Mets game at Citi Field.The stadium, which opened in 2009 to replace Shea Stadium, blends modern amenities with tributes to the Mets' history, including the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and architectural nods to Brooklyn's historic Ebbets Field.In recent years, Citi Field has added premium clubs and hospitality spaces, including the Cadillac Club, which opened in 2023.The trend is playing out across ballparks and arenas as teams look to boost revenue and attract corporate clients and wealthy fans seeking more exclusive experiences.In 2025, Rocket Arena, home to the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, opened HIPP, an invitation-only members club. Access was initially offered only to fans who had already spent at least $100,000 with the team, The New York Times reported.That same year, Capital One Arena in Washington, DC — home to the NBA's Wizards and the NHL's Capitals — debuted six high-end, private suites, each costing more than $1 million a year to lease.Even the entrance felt exclusive.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderUnlike most premium seating areas, the Cadillac Club isn't immediately visible.Thankfully, I had been given directions on where to go. After entering Citi Field, I headed for a discreet entrance that led me away from the crowds and toward a hallway near the players' tunnel.The club itself wasn't listed on any of the signs I saw outside the stadium. Since it's marketed as a speakeasy, only those with directions would know how to access it.The entrance to the Cadillac Club features Mets memorabilia and a hidden door.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderHowever, before I reached the club itself, I stepped into a hallway lined with framed photographs, vintage memorabilia, and televisions showing the game.At first glance, it looked like a cozy lounge celebrating the team's history … until I realized one of the paintings concealed the hidden entrance to the Cadillac Club.To enter, I had to say "Let's go, Mets!" and the door opened — a fun touch that added an element of magic to the experience.The club is named after one of the Mets' most important figures.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderThe Cadillac Club honors Joan Whitney Payson, the Mets' founding principal owner and the first woman to independently purchase a majority ownership stake in a Major League Baseball team.She maintained ownership from the Mets' founding in 1960 until her death in 1975.When I finally reached the entrance, I thought it looked more like the gateway to a secret garden than a baseball stadium.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderThe entrance, framed in greenery, was manned by security personnel, who scanned tickets to ensure the club's exclusivity.In addition to club access, the Cadillac Club membership includes private restrooms, VIP reserved parking in Official Lot A, a dedicated premium experience manager, and exclusive member events.Once inside, I almost forgot I was at Citi Field.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderIt was a particularly humid day in New York City, so I was glad for the respite inside the exclusive, climate-controlled area, rather than sweating up in the nosebleed seats as I typically would.Warm wood finishes, leather seating, and a bar linin
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