Yankee Stadium

About Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium sits in the South Bronx, one block north of where “The House That Ruth Built” stood for 85 years. With 46,537 seats, it’s smaller than the original — but everything else is bigger. The $2.3 billion complex is one of the most expensive sports venues ever built, wrapped in 11,000 pieces of Indiana limestone that echo the iconic frieze of the 1923 original.

The stadium is home to the New York Yankees, the most decorated franchise in American sports with 27 World Series championships. It also serves as the home ground for New York City FC of Major League Soccer, who will play here through the 2027 transition season before moving to their new Etihad Park in Queens.

Architect Populous designed the park to blend modern luxury with old-world grandeur. The Kentucky Bluegrass playing surface is grown at a sod farm in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and the field dimensions mirror the final layout of the original stadium — 318 feet down the left-field line, 408 to dead center, 314 to right. Monument Park, relocated from the old stadium, sits in center field with plaques and retired numbers honoring the greatest players in baseball history.

The new stadium has already staged its share of defining moments. The Yankees won the 2009 World Series in its inaugural season. The 2013 All-Star Game saw Mariano Rivera take his final All-Star bow. And the 2024 World Series brought the Fall Classic back to the Bronx for the first time in 15 years, with the Dodgers clinching in five games.

Getting to Yankee Stadium

Public Transit

Yankee Stadium is one of the most accessible ballparks in America by public transit. Three subway lines stop at 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station, directly adjacent to the park.

Service is frequent before games and continues for about 90 minutes after the final out. The 4 train is the most popular option and gets packed — arriving early or waiting 20 minutes after the game helps.

Driving + Parking

The stadium is accessible via the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87). GPS users should enter “1 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451.”

Over 9,000 parking spaces surround the stadium across garages and lots operated by City Parking. Expect to pay around $49 at official lots, though third-party options along Jerome Avenue run $7.50 to $35. Pre-book online — showing up without a pass on game day is not advisable.

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft have a designated drop-off along Jerome Avenue near Gate 8. Post-game pickup is at Jerome Avenue and Anderson Avenue. A ride from Midtown Manhattan costs $25-45 depending on demand. Expect surge pricing after games — walking a few blocks before requesting a ride can reduce both wait times and cost.

From the Airport

History of Yankee Stadium

The story begins across the street. The original Yankee Stadium opened on April 18, 1923 — “The House That Ruth Built,” where Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter made history for 85 years. It hosted 37 World Series, 33 of them won by the Yankees.

By the mid-2000s, the old stadium had outlived its infrastructure. The Yankees and New York City agreed on a new $2.3 billion venue one block north. Populous designed the replacement to honor the original while delivering modern amenities — wider concourses, premium clubs, and 68 luxury suites. Construction began in 2006 on the former site of Macombs Dam Park.

Notable events at Yankee Stadium:

• Opening Day (April 16, 2009): The Cleveland Indians spoiled the party with a 10-2 win, but the Yankees would have the last word that season.
• 2009 World Series (November 4, 2009): The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 to clinch their 27th championship — the first title at the new stadium.
• 2013 All-Star Game (July 9, 2013): Mariano Rivera earned MVP honors in his final All-Star appearance, entering to a standing ovation at his home park.
• NYCFC Debut (March 8, 2015): New York City FC played their first MLS home match, converting the baseball diamond into a soccer pitch.
• 2024 World Series (October 30, 2024): The Dodgers defeated the Yankees in Game 5, becoming the first visiting team to clinch a championship at the new stadium.

The old stadium’s footprint is now Heritage Field, a public park where Bronx kids play on the same ground where Ruth pointed to center field and Jeter hit his 3,000th. The new stadium carries the same name, the same expectations, and — 27 banners hanging from the rafters — the same weight.