Howie Rose Broadcast Final Mets Home Game
The veteran radio announcer marked his last appearance at Citi Field as he prepares to step down from the booth.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Baseball
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Longtime Mets announcer Howie Rose broadcast his final home game at Citi Field on Saturday as the team defeated the Phillies 10-3. The 72-year-old broadcaster signaled the end of his tenure, as he does not travel for road games.
Why it matters
Rose is retiring from his full-time role following the 2026 baseball season, leaving the Mets with six road games remaining that he will not call. Uncertainty surrounds Sunday's regular-season finale ceremony due to weather, making Saturday's broadcast his effective final sign-off.
The Mets secured a 10-3 win against the Phillies in the 72-year-old announcer's final home game. Rose, who does not broadcast road games, leaves the team with six remaining regular-season road matchups on the 2026 schedule.
The players
Howie Rose
He is a 72-year-old veteran broadcaster who has served as the voice of the New York Mets for decades.
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This is a professional Major League Baseball franchise based in New York City.
The details
Howie Rose treated the Saturday contest as his final appearance in the radio booth, signing off the broadcast as if no further games remained for him. While the organization has scheduled a pregame ceremony for Sunday, rain remains in the forecast, threatening the event at Citi Field.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: Howie Rose broadcast his likely final home game.
September 20, 2026: A final game and retirement ceremony are currently scheduled.
2027 season: Rose is expected to return to Citi Field for special events.
Season Trajectory
This transition marks a generational shift for the Mets franchise as they prepare for a future without their long-tenured radio voice. The change signals a new era for the broadcast booth while Rose moves toward an occasional master of ceremonies role for the 2027 season.
Fans listening on 880 AM heard the final home call of a career that spanned the transition from Shea Stadium to the current era at Citi Field. With no road games left on his schedule, the broadcaster's local presence will shift to limited appearances for special events in 2027.
The takeaway
The end of a legendary broadcasting career reminds listeners of the importance of iconic voices to the identity of a professional sports team. Fans can look forward to seeing Rose in a new capacity as a master of ceremonies during the 2027 season.
Further reading
For more on the team's ongoing season and broadcast developments, visit the Baseball section.
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