MTA News

October 20, 2000

MTA PRESS RELATIONS

BASEBALL FANS CAN ENJOY METS/YANKEES “SUBWAY SERIES”
BY TAKING L.A.’S SUBWAY: THE METRO RED LINE
 

Metro Red Line passengers will able to enjoy “The Subway Series” without having to travel 2,000 miles to the Big Apple.  

            Don’t be surprised if during the upcoming World Series between the New York Yankees and New York

 Mets loyal baseball fans begin arriving at the MTA’s Metro Red Line subway station at Universal City dressed in

 their favorite teams’ uniform.

 The Metro fans will be destined for Universal Studios’ CityWalk which, during the World Series, has been dubbed New York CityWalk and will continue to be called that until the series concludes.

Through at least next Thursday, October 26, or Game Four of the World Series, games will be broadcast live on a giant 16-foot by 22-foot Astrovision near the New York CityWalk cineplex. Authentic New York-style food will be served, visitors will have an opportunity to win New York CityWalk prizes, and purchase New York Yankee and Mets merchandise, and there will be other various activities.

“The Subway Series” at New York CityWalk is being sponsored by Universal CityWalk and the New York Alumni Association.

Metro Rail passengers can exit at the Universal City Station and ride Universal’s free shuttle to New York CityWalk. For more Metro Rail information, call 1-800-COMMUTE.

Rides on Metro Rail, including the Metro Red Line subway, and MTA Buses will be free through this Sunday, October 22.

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