OPENING DAY SCHEDULE

The Mets open the home season today against the Phillies.

First pitch: 1:10 p.m.

TV: SNY Gates open: 10:40 a.m.

Ceremony begins: 12:30 p.m.

FIRST PITCH

The club will honor the families of fallen NYPD heroes Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who were killed in the line of duty on Dec. 20, 2014. Detective Liu’s widow Pei Xia Chen and Detective Ramos’ sons Jaden and Justin will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Ramos’ widow Maritza and Liu’s parents Xiu Yan Li and Wei Tang Liu will join them on the mound.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

NYPD Officer Lauren Leggio

PRE-GAME

Members of the NYPD will participate in pregame ceremonies including singing the national anthem and ‘God Bless America.’ More than 150 NYPD officers will hold a giant American flag measuring 150 feet by 300 feet that will span the entire outfield grass. In addition, the NYPD has arranged for a special helicopter flyover of Citi Field.

VETERAN OF THE GAME

Mets Edgardo Alfonzo, John Franco, Rusty Staub and Mookie Wilson will present a game flag to the Veteran of the Game.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

NYPD Officer Makiah Brown

TAKE MASS TRANSIT

In anticipation of a standingroom only crowd and enhanced security procedures, the Mets encourage fans to take mass transit and arrive early on Monday.