Yankee Stadium, Home of the New York Yankees
What team plays at Yankee Stadium?
The New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium.
When Did Yankee Stadium Open?
Yankee Stadium opened in 2009.
Who owns Yankee Stadium?
The New York Yankees owns the stadium.
Where is Yankee Stadium located?
The stadium is located at 1 E 161 St, Bronx, NY 10451, United States.
What Times Do the Gates Open?
All gates open 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the game.
What are the Yankee Stadium dimensions?
Left field – 318 ft (97 m)
Left center – 399 ft (122 m)
Center field – 408 ft (124 m)
Right center – 385 ft (117 m)
Right field – 314 ft (96 m)
Backstop – 52 ft 4 in (15.95 m)
What is the Yankee Stadium seating capacity?
According to the MLB, Yankee Stadium seating capacity is 54,251.
Average attendance in 2021 was 24,498. On average, the stadium was 45% filled each game.
Last season, 43,180 fans were at the most attended game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday August 6th. 9,008 fans were at the least attended game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday April 5th.
Yankee Stadium Seating Map
MLB provides a Yankee Stadium Seating Map.
What are the Amenities at Yankee Stadium?
There are many amenities at the stadium including luxury, outdoor and party suites, club seats, a martini bar, steakhouse, and picnic areas. There's also a Yankees Museum that displays memorabilia of great Yankee teams and players from the past, and there is a Hard Rock Cafe located in the Grand Hall.
What can you bring into Yankee Stadium?
The following things are prohibited at Yankee Stadium:
- any bag larger than 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches
- hard-sided bags or containers of any size
- glass, cans, aluminum bottles or thermoses
- laser pens
- selfie sticks
- mono/tripods or other professional camera equipment
- video cameras or other equipment designed for the sole purpose of video and/or audio recording
- drones
- laptop computers
- firearms, knives or weapons of any kind
- alcohol
- illegal drugs or substances
- brooms, poles, staffs or sticks
- baseball bats of any size
- skateboards, hoverboards or other personal recreational vehicles, with the exception of ADA-required devices
- television sets, excluding television substitutes such as tablets
- animals, with the exception of service animals to aid Guests with disabilities
- air horns or other distracting noisemakers
- any devices that may interfere with and/or distract any sports or event participant, other Guest, audio or audio/visual telecast or recording of the game or event, or any technology-related service provided in the Stadium
- helmets (e.g., motorcycle helmets or sports helmets)
- masks (except for face coverings that cover your nose and mouth) or costumes
- projectiles (e.g., flying discs or beach balls)
- aerosol cans (e.g., mace, pepper spray or sunscreen)
- confetti or glitter
- fireworks
- visible obscene, indecent or inappropriate clothing
Can you bring a Stroller into Yankee Stadium?
Strollers are permitted in Yankee Stadium. Fold-up strollers should be stored under your seats only if they don't obstruct the aisleways. Guest Relations and Ticket Sales Booth, adjacent to Gate 6 in the Great Hall, can help with storage of larger strollers.
Can I Bring a Bag into Yankee Stadium?
Soft-sided bags such as diaper bags, medical bags, and small purses/knapsacks are permitted, Hard-sided cooler bags and containers are not permitted.
Any bag larger than 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches will not be permitted into Yankee Stadium.
Can you bring food into Yankee Stadium?
Guests are permitted to bring outside food into Yankee Stadium. Items such as apples and oranges must be sliced or sectioned. Clear factory-sealed plastic bottles of water, 1 liter in size or smaller, are also permitted.
Can you tailgate at Yankee Stadium?
Tailgating is permitted at the various lots and garages operated by City Parking.
How much is Yankee Stadium parking?
You can expect to pay between $30-$40.
Does Yankee Stadium require vaccine?
As of 03/07/22, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination is not required at Yankee Stadium.
Can you pay with cash at Yankee Stadium?
All Yankee Stadium retail food and beverage locations will be cashless and will only accept credit/debit cards, advanced purchases, and touchless payments.
Cash conversion stations (e.g., reverse ATM machines) will be available in the Great Hall at Section 110, at Section 128, at Section 223 and at Section 320C, issuing no-fee, prepaid debit cards starting at $1 minimum denomination.
Best options for food at Yankee Stadium
These are some of the best options you should try:
- Nathans: famous hot dogs
- Shake Shack: burgers
- Buffalo Wild Wings: wings and sandwiches
- Papa John’s Pizza: pizza
Price of beer at Yankee Stadium
You can expect to pay around $11.
Restaurants near Yankee Stadium
Some of the most popular restaurants near Yankee Stadium are:
- The Feeding Tree
- Sam's Soul Food Restaurant and Bar
- Molino Rojo
- G Bar
Hotels near Yankee Stadium
- Opera House Hotel
- The Park Ave North
- Comfort Inn & Suites near the stadium
- Best Western Plus Stadium Inn.
- Ramada by Wyndham Bronx Terminal
- Cabana Hotel Yankee Stadium
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