NEW YORK, April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time All-Star Curtis Granderson of the reigning National League champion New York Mets helped Citi launch the Citi Perks Sweepstakes today that will give fans a chance to win Mets tickets, signed memorabilia and even a chance to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field this season. Granderson was joined by Citi's Head of Global Public Affairs Ed Skyler, President & CEO of Motivate Jay Walder and Mr. Met at a Citi Bike kiosk in midtown for the launch of the sweepstakes that will run for the next two months.

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Participants can enter for a chance to win by posting a picture of themselves and one of the 350 bikes from Citi Bike with Mets-themed branding at kiosk locations throughout the city and post it to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #CitiPerksSweepstakes. Four winners will be selected at random each week for the duration of the sweepstakes and could receive Mets tickets, access to viewing batting practice and a signed Granderson baseball and Mets jersey. One grand prize winner selected at random and named in June will win the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field this season.

"Baseball is back. The Mets took this city on a thrilling ride last fall and we can't wait to see what they have in store this season," said Citi Head of Global Public Affairs Ed Skyler, who joined Granderson at a midtown Citi Bike kiosk location today to launch the sweepstakes. "The Citi Perks Sweepstakes is a great way to engage Mets fans and celebrate the start of what we hope is going to be another great season."

"I can't wait to welcome fans back to Citi Field for tomorrow's home opener, and I'm excited for the launch of the sweepstakes," said Granderson. "With the Citi Perks Sweepstakes, people can get some exercise, take a photo and enter for a chance to win an amazing prize."

The sweepstakes is a part of the Citi Perks program, a season-long program featuring special benefits and surprise experiences for Mets fans and Citi cardmembers. Throughout the Mets season, Citi Perks provides Citi cardmembers with the opportunity to receive exclusive deals such as discounted tickets, and much more.

For more information about the Citi Perks Sweepstakes, visit mets.com/citiperkssweepstakes.

No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes open to individuals, 18 or older, who are legal residents of NY, NJ or CT or legal residents of 50 U.S. and D.C. who are visiting NYC metro area during the Promotion Period. Sweepstakes ends 11:59:59PM ET 6/7/16. See Official Rules for complete details at mets.com/citiperkssweepstakes.

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SOURCE Citigroup Inc.