Yankee Stadium: New York’s iconic baseball stadium
Yankee Stadium is the home of the New York Yankees baseball team. Beyond game days, the stadium welcomes visitors for tours.
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What You Need to Know About Yankee Stadium
- Yankee Stadium is home to the New York Yankees, New York’s major league baseball team. The stadium sits in the Bronx, north of Manhattan.
- The current stadium opened in 2009, replacing the original 1923 ballpark that had become too small. The new design echoes the original with grand arches and monumental proportions. Construction cost $2.3 billion. A fun fact: the building uses 11,000 pieces of limestone from the same Indiana quarry that supplied stone for the Empire State Building.
- Yankee Stadium holds up to 46,537 spectators, making it the fifth-largest baseball stadium in the United States—about 10,000 seats smaller than the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Baseball isn’t the only sport here. Since 2014, the stadium has also hosted New York City FC, the city’s Major League Soccer team. The venue occasionally hosts concerts too. Paul McCartney, Jay Z, and Justin Timberlake are among the artists who have performed here.
- Beyond the food stands that operate during games, the stadium has its own Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium. This permanent restaurant is open daily, whether or not there’s a game.
Visit Yankee Stadium
- To see inside Yankee Stadium, you can attend a New York Yankees game and experience the classic American baseball atmosphere. Check the ticket page for New York Yankees games. Baseball season runs from late March through late September.
- Another option: book a guided stadium tour. Tours are available on non-game days according to a schedule that opens month by month.
- The guided tour lasts about 1 hour and includes Monument Park, a space dedicated to the team’s greatest players. You’ll also visit the New York Yankees Museum, which tells the story of the team and its 27 World Series championships. You’ll see numerous artifacts and memorabilia, including jerseys from famous players.
- You’ll also enjoy sweeping views of the baseball field from the Toyota Terrace. The terrace can be rented for private events if you’d like to celebrate a birthday at Yankee Stadium.
- Your guide will conduct the tour in English, but the focus is on exploring the venue itself. You’ll walk through the Great Hall, the massive covered space that encircles the stadium.
- Important: You must book your tour in advance. No visitors are accepted without a reservation. Use the Yankee Stadium tour booking form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Yankee Stadium?
The easiest way is by subway. Take the D or 4 line to 161 St-Yankee Stadium. Allow about 30 minutes from Times Square and roughly 45 minutes from the Financial District at the southern tip of Manhattan.
Which entrance should I use for the stadium tour?
The tour entrance is at Gate 6 on 161st Street. You can enter through either the Team Store or the Hard Rock Cafe.
What is the minimum age for the stadium tour?
The tour is open to all ages. Children under 3 enter free—no advance ticket needed. You can bring a stroller without any issues.
Photos from the Yankee Stadium Tour
