Explore Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees
Welcome to Yankee Stadium! If the original structure (1923-2008) was “The House that Ruth Built,” then the present-day facility can easily be referred to as “The House that Jeter Built,” a capper for the Yankees’ dynasty of five World Series championships in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The concept was for this iteration of Yankee Stadium to be a “living museum,” blending the franchise’s rich history and tradition with modern-day amenities. Find a seat, cheer on your favorite pinstriped stars and sing along to Frank Sinatra’s “Theme from New York, New York” after the final out. This article covers the current building.
New York Yankees
Established: 1903 (played as Highlanders from 1903-12)
Division Name: American League East
Ballpark: Yankee Stadium (opened 2009)
The Yankees began a new chapter in their storied history with the opening of Yankee Stadium in 2009. Located directly across the street from the site of the original, the Stadium’s architecture is a celebration of the spirit and tradition of the franchise.
While firmly rooted in the past, the Stadium has a vision toward the future, incorporating the best in technology and state-of-the-art guest services. The current Stadium aims to evoke the spirit of the original, while restoring many of the lost treasures from before the renovations of 1974-75.
Yankee Stadium
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1 East 161st Street
Bronx, N.Y., 10451
Capacity: 46,543
Playing surface: Kentucky bluegrass grown at DeLea Sod Farms in New Jersey
Dimensions: Left field, 318 feet; left-center field 399 feet, center field 408 feet; right-center field 385 feet, right field 314 feet
Distance from the plate to the backstop: 52 feet, 4 inches
Outfield walls height: From left-field foul pole, wall is 8 feet, 6 inches high until the Yankees bullpen, where it gradually descends to 8 feet at the right-field foul pole.
Park factors (2024)
100 = league average
Runs: 106 | Homers: 122 | Hits: 97
The Yankees have called the Bronx home since 1923. The Stadium sits on former parkland from Macombs Dam Park and Mullaly Park, bounded by Jerome Avenue to the west, River Avenue to the east, and 161st Street to the south. The northern edge of the site is located between 162nd Street and 164th Street. In a nod to tradition, the footprint of the original Stadium has been replicated in the new Stadium.
Yankee Stadium is the fourth permanent home of the franchise, following Hilltop Park (1903-12), the Polo Grounds (1913-22), and the original Yankee Stadium (1923-73, ’76-2008). The Yankees also played two full seasons at Shea Stadium (1974-75) in Queens when the original Stadium underwent remodeling.
By automobile, Yankee Stadium is accessible from the Major Deegan Expressway at the following exits: Northbound I-87 Exit 4 or Exit 5, Southbound I-87 Exit 6 or Exit 5. Available parking lots include: 161st Street Garage, Ruppert Plaza Garage, River Avenue Garage, 164th Street Garage, 153rd Street Garage and Harlem River Lots.
By subway, the No. 4 and D train make stops at the 161st Street/Yankee Stadium station. B train service is available on weekdays. Several New York City bus lines provide service to the Stadium area, including the Bx6 and Bx13 buses, which stop at East 161st Street and River Avenue. Metro-North offers train service to the Stadium. For more information, please visit www.mta.info or call the MTA at 511.
Pedestrian access points are located at four gates: Gate 2 (Jerome Ave./164th St.), Gate 4 (Jerome Ave. and 161st Street), Gate 6 (River Ave./161st St.), and Gate 8 (River Ave., south of 164th St.).
Attractions
The famed Monument Park has been relocated to its original position in center field (though behind the center-field wall and not on the playing field, as it once was). All plaques, monuments and tribute displays for Yankees who have had their numbers retired are on display for fans, who may visit when it is open prior to home games.
On the Main Level near Section 210, the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America presents Yankees history through displays of artifacts and memorabilia, including a “Ball Wall” with hundreds of signed baseballs and Thurman Munson’s locker from the original Stadium. On game days, fans are welcome in the museum beginning 90 minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch until the end of the eighth inning.
Babe Ruth Plaza, located on the south side of the Stadium between Gates 4 and 6, honors the Yankees great through a series of storyboards displayed on light posts. The Great Hall is a 31,000-square-foot space between the Stadium’s exterior wall and the interior of the Stadium, spanning Gate 4 to Gate 6 with large banners honoring greats from Ruth and Lou Gehrig to more modern stars like Don Mattingly and Paul O’Neill.
A Kids Clubhouse (added in 2017) is located on the 300 Level in right field, outfitted with Yankees-themed playground equipment, including oversized baseballs, bases and baseball cards. And you’ll certainly hear the Bleacher Creatures from Section 203, where they chant each players’ name in the Yankees starting lineup when the team takes the field in the first inning.
Retail and food options
There are many distinct retail stores in Yankee Stadium, including the Yankees Team Store behind home plate on the Field Level and the Yankees Team Store at Gate 6. The iconic Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium at Gate 6 houses music memorabilia and Yankees-related pieces. NYY Steak is located above the Hard Rock Cafe and offers an upscale dining experience.
More casual fare can be found at the Pepsi Food Court on the third-base side of the Field Level concourse between Sections 125 and 127B, and in other locations throughout the Stadium (the Chicken Bucket is a fan favorite, so don’t be afraid to come hungry!).
Concessions have been placed on concourses that allow for continuous viewing of the game. The Mastercard Batter’s Eye Deck is located above the batter’s eye on the 200 Level in center field, an outdoor gathering place that offers craft beers, cocktails and a large selection of food options along with a sweeping view of the Stadium.
The FreshDirect Terrace in left field and the Toyota Terrace in right field are open-air social gathering areas overlooking the bullpens. Other areas to visit for food and drink include the Budweiser Party Decks at Sections 311 and 328, the LG OLED Sports Lounge at Section 134, the Stella Artois Landing at Sections 232A and 232B, and the Michelob ULTRA Clubhouse at Sections 207-208.
Can you still get a hot dog and a soda? Sure! But there is no shortage of more adventurous dining choices at Yankee Stadium, a lineup that includes Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson, Bobby Flay’s “Bobby’s Burgers,” Lobel’s, Mighty Quinn’s, Fuku and much more. For more information, visit: https://www.mlb.com/yankees/ballpark/food.
Local attractions
It’s always a good idea to leave some extra time on a game day to explore the Bronx. The location of the original Yankee Stadium remains as Elston Gene Howard Field, part of the new Macombs Dam Park and Heritage Field, city parks that include a piece of the stadium’s iconic roofline frieze. Go ahead and run the bases like Reggie Jackson after his third homer in the 1977 World Series; we won’t judge.
Enjoy the pieces of street art along River Avenue honoring Yankees greats and visit some of the local vendors stationed outside popular watering holes like Stan’s Sports Bar, Billy’s Sports Bar and Yankee Tavern. The terrific restaurants of Arthur Avenue are a short subway ride away, while the Bronx also boasts the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo, among other area highlights.