Phillies and Mets head to Europe for 'London Series' weekend. How to watch (2024)

The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies will take their National League East rivalry to Europe this weekend, when the teams will play a pair of games in the "London Series," Major League Baseball's annual international matchup.

Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.

When is first pitch for the London Series, and how can I watch?

Both games in the London Series will be held in the 80,000-seat London Stadium. Each team will serve as the home team for one game in this weekend series.

First pitch for Saturday's "London Series" game is at 1:10 p.m. and will be aired on FOX Sports.

While Phillies manager Rob Thomson hasn't yet announced the Fightin's starting pitcher for Saturday's game, the Mets have announced they will send lefty Sean Manaea out to start the series.

First pitch for Sunday's "London Series" game is 10:10 a.m., and will be aired on ESPN.

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In the same vein, the Phillies also haven't announced its starting pitcher for the second game of the London Series. The Mets will trot out another lefty, Jose Quintana, to start the second game.

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How much are tickets to the London Series, and how much to fly to London?

Ticketmaster still has tickets available for both games in the London Series, with the least expensive ticket to either game costing about $71.

It will be much more expensive to get there, however.

As of Wednesday afternoon, here are the prices for roundtrip flights to London's Heathrow Airport from Philadelphia International Airport on Friday:

• Air France: $1,966.

• Alaska Airlines: $1,240.

• American Airlines: $3,246.

• United Airlines: $2,915.

• Delta Airlines: $3,096.

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Jess Glynne to perform during London Series

UK pop sensation and Grammy winner Jess Glynne will perform during the London Series, MLB confirmed.

"The singer-songwriter, who has over 10 billion global streams throughout the course of her career, will be performing on Sunday," read a portion of MLB's London Series lineup. "Jess Glynne has become a global sensation with hits such as "Hold My Hand," "Rather Be," and "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself." With multiple chart-topping singles and collaborations under her belt as well as two number 1, platinum-selling albums, Glynne has recently released her third studio album,"JESS."

"An album six years in the making, the album features soulful ballads and quintessential pop anthems that have earned Jess the title of one of music’s most successful artists."

NBC Sports Philadelphia hosting London Series preview party at Xfinity Live

To rally fans, NBC Sports Philadelphia will host a London Series preview party and giveaway on Friday at Xfinity Live, the popular fan gathering spot and watering hole adjacent to Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia.

The two-hour preview party begins at 6 p.m., and reservations are required for table seating.

NBC. Sports Philadelphia also pushed an update to its Facebook page, inviting fans to the preview party:

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"Get ready for aton of giveaways — Phillies tickets, concert tickets, city connect swag, exclusive London-themed items and so much more! Plus, a hugesurprisegiveaway from Philly Sports Trips," read a portion of NBC Sports Philadelphia's London Series preview party lineup. "We'll have a Live Q&A and meet and greet with Phillies experts Michael Barkann, Ricky Bottalico, Ruben Amaro Jr., Ben Davis and Ashlyn Sullivan. Get your questions ready about the hottest team in baseball. What are your expectations? Can they sustain this level of play for the long haul? Who is your surprise standout player through the first third of the season?

"Did we mention there's no entrance fee and parking is completely free? Because it is!"

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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets bring rivalry to London