Display Technology
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May 5, 2025
Samsung Electronics America, building on a multi-year partnership with the New York Mets, is the official display and tech solutions partner on the team’s interactive pop-up shop called Mets House N.Y.C.
The pop-up, located in Union Square, gives Mets fan an opportunity to engage with their favorite team outside of the ballpark, according to a press release.
«Mets House is more than just another pop-up shop. It provides unique and immersive experiences that are brought to life with help from Samsung,» Andrew Grossman, chief growth officer, New York Mets, said in the release. «With Samsung Displays, the activations at Mets House strengthen our bond with our fans and connect us with new ones, showcasing how technology and creativity can come together to enhance the fan experience.»
Fans can swing for the fences with the interactive Mets Match Your Swing experience, an opportunity to step into the batter’s box and see how their swing stacks up against current Mets players.
It uses sensors from Diamond Kinetics to analyze stance and swing and the experience identifies which Mets player a fan’s swing most resembles on a Samsung 98-inch QHC Series Display in real time.
Mets fans can also step into the virtual batter’s box at Mets House with the simulation video game MLB: The Show, played on a QHC Series Display.
The screen delivers an immersive gameplay experience, letting pop-up shoppers play as their favorite Mets player, take the reins as manager Carlos Mendoza or command the entire team.
Two Samsung 85-inch QMC Series Commercial Display transport fans through Mets history, showcasing a mix of current game highlights and archival replays of iconic moments. These high-resolution screens spotlight exclusive ticketing specials and promotions.
All content across the Samsung displays in the pop-up are remotely monitored and managed by the Samsung Visual eXperience Transformation content management system.
«The Mets have one of the most passionate and loyal fan bases in baseball, and they deserve an experience that reflects their love for the game,» David Phelps, head of the display division at Samsung Electronics America, said in the release. «With Mets House, our goal was to go beyond a visual showcase to create an immersive environment that builds excitement for the 2025 season. Through the power of Samsung Displays, fans can connect with the legacy and spirit of Mets baseball, bringing the energy of Citi Field to the heart of Manhattan.»
Samsung and Citi Field have partnered since 2021. Last year, the Mets unveiled a 3D anamorphic, two-sided LED display in the stadium’s concourse, providing fans with different content ranging from scoreboard updates to player stats and advertisements from the Mets’ partners.
In 2023, the Mets unveiled its new scoreboard, totaling 17,400 square feet, making it the largest scoreboard in a professional baseball stadium. Other displays inside the stadium include signage within the team stores at Citi Field, digital menu boards at the concession stands and signage around the concourse for advertising.