New York Yankees Stadium

The New York Yankees have been one of the most successful teams among the American League (AL) in Major League Baseball (MLB). Their talented players over the years have been successful in helping the team win a staggering twenty-seven World Series Championships over the years. Moreover, they also won the AL East Division Championship a staggering twenty times and earned the AL pennants forty times.

The New York Yankees is presently under the ownership of Yankee Global Enterprises for which Hal Steinbrenner serves as the Chairman. Randy Levine serves as the President of the team while Brian Cashamn serves as the General Manager of the team. Moreover, Aaron Boone is continuing his role as the team manager for the 2024 MLB season.

What is the name of the New York Yankees’ Stadium?

Yankee Stadium is the official stadium for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed as “The House that Jeter Built” and “The House That George Built”, this stadium is based in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. The team has been using this stadium for their home games since 2009. It is also notable for being the costliest stadium in MLB.

Yankee Stadium’s History/ Yankee Stadium Construction and Cost

The Yankee Stadium is actually the second stadium with the same name. The original Yankee Stadium was used by the team from 1923-1973 and from 1976-2008. Despite renovating the original stadium extensively in 1976, the team found it to be inadequate for their games. Therefore, they started the search for a grander baseball stadium in the 1980’s. The NYC Mayor back then promised to help the team in financial matters for constructing the new stadium as a means of preventing them from relocating to New Jersey. In 2002, Rudy Giulani, NYC Mayor, agreed for the construction of new baseball stadiums for the New York Yankees as well as for the New York Mets. However, his successor Michael Bloomberg rejected the deal.

Eventually, the failed bid for the 2012 Olympics in New York forced the administration to approve the construction of two new baseball stadiums for both MLB teams. Accordingly, the construction for the Yankee Stadium started August 16, 2006 near the original Yankee Stadium. Despite undergoing several controversies about funding and construction delays, the stadium was completed. It was made accessible for the public on April 3, 2009.

The outside of the Yankee Stadium resembles that of the original stadium. Over 11,000 Indiana limestones and blocks of granite were used to construct the exterior of the stadium. However, the interior has been constructed differently to give it a new look. There are more than 2000 photos depicting the team’s success over the years. The stadium has 56 luxury suites and nameplates made of gold leaves above the gates. The roof of the stadium is frieze-lined like the original stadium but made of zinc-coated steel while the original was made up of copper. Moreover, the seats in the stadium are provided with cup holders and cushions. The southern wall of the stadium has the Great Hall, which is a giant concourse of 31,000 square feet and can support 1,500 fans. This area has impressive posters of 20 most famous players of the New York Yankees. Notably, there is also the Monument Park, which honors the legends from the team.

For kids, there is the SunRun Kids Clubhouse which has a small themed playground. The New York Yankees Museum near Gate 6 is notable for “Ball Wall '' signed by many players among other memorabilia. The scoreboard of the stadium in center field is the 3rd largest in the United States. The stadium board has 1,100 HD monitors and fiber optic cables of 230 miles for the entertainment of fans. The clubhouse is 30,000 square feet and it has electronic lockers, a video room, a therapy room and an underwater treadmill. There are 25 permanent concession stands and over 100 movable concession stands. There are notable restaurants and sports bars like The Hard Rock Cafe and the NYY Steak, where premium fans can get their foods cooked by celebrity chefs.

The stadium field resembles that of the original stadium and has been made using Kentucky Bluegrass. The left field is 318 feet and the left center field is 399 feet. The right field is 314 feet and the right center field is 385 feet. The center field is 408 feet while the backstop is 52 feet and 4 inches. The construction of the Yankee Stadium cost around $1.5 billion - $2.3 billion in 2009, which was equal to around $1.81 billion to $2.8 billion as of 2020. Populous worked on the construction of the stadium.

Yankee Stadium’s Capacity

Yankee Stadium has the capacity to support 46,537 fans, which can be extended to 52,325 with fans standing as of 2024.

This is a look at the Yankee Stadium’s capacity from the beginning till now.

Yankee Stadium’s Seating Chart

The following is the seating chart for the fans for a baseball game at Yankee Stadium.

The New York Yankees have protective netting for their fans at various places in the stadium. From Section 011-029, there is complete netting. From Sections 018-021B, the netting is 31 feet and decreases as it approaches the dugout. Section 017B and Section 022 has netting of 11 feet and 6 inches in the front from the top of the wall. The netting is 9 feet above the dugout but can be decreased to 3 feet before the game starts. Moreover, Section 025 and Section 015A, the netting is again 11 feet and 6 inches above the wall. From Section 014B to Section 011 and Section 026 to Section 029, the netting is around 14 feet.

Despite netting, fans in all these sections can still be injured due to bat or bat fragments or balls thrown or hit. They are responsible in case of injuries. However, they can contact the New York Yankees ticket offices for better seating, netting and screening coverage options.

What is the parking cost at Yankee Stadium? Parking Map

The following is the parking map for fans for a baseball game at Yankee Stadium:

The main parking lots at Yankee Stadium open around 2-3 hours before the first pitch of the game. As per online sources, these are the parking price range at the stadium:

Yankee Stadium’s Notable Events

Yankee Stadium as the home for the New York Yankees has has its fair share of several notable events related to baseball over the years, they are mentioned below:

Other Sports

Soccer

The Yankee Stadium is also home to New York City FC of Major League Soccer (MLB). The stadium is owned by both the New York Yankees and New York City. They have been playing in this stadium since March 15, 2015 and will continue to do so until their own new stadium is completed in 2027.

The Yankee Stadium has also hosted several international soccer games:

Collegiate Football

Yankees stadium has also been the host for several collegiate football games:

NHL

The NHL had hosted the 2014 NHL Stadium Series, consisting of two outdoor games at Yankee Stadium.

Both of those games are summarized in detail below:

Boxing

On June 5, 2010, Yuri Foreman fought Miguel Cotto in a boxing match. The fight was referred to as the “Stadium Slugfest”. Cotto defeated Foreman with a TKO in the ninth round.

Music Concerts

Yankee Stadium has also been the home to several music concerts by notable artists. These include Jay-Z & Eminem (2010), Paul McCartney (2011), Metallica, Slayer, Megadeath & Anthrax (2011), Madonna (2012), Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z (2013), Bad Bunny (2022) and Jonas Brothers (2023).

Other events

Other notable events include a Christian prayer service held on April 25, 2009. Senior Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church described the event as a “Historic Night of Hope”.

A New York University graduation ceremony took place in May 2009, with the address being delivered by the U.S. Secretary of State and former New York Senator Hillary Clinton. The ceremony also featured Alec Baldwin as a speaker. The later editions featured President Bill Clinton in 2011 and Taylor Swift at the 2022 ceremony.