Yankee Stadium Information

Yankee Stadium
161st Street & River Avenue • Bronx, NY 10451

Yankee Stadium is home to the New York Yankees. The stadium is located at east 161st Street and River Avenue in The Bronx, New York City. The stadium originally opened on April 18, 1923.

Yankee Stadium is said to be “The House that Ruth Built”. The stadium favors left handed batters because of a shorter right field fence which was once called “Ruthville” and is now known as “the short porch.”

Yankee Stadium has been host for historic baseball moments like Babe Ruth’s then-record 60th home run in 1927, a tearful farewell by Lou Gehrig in 1939 and Babe Ruth in 1948, Don Larsen’s perfect World Series game in 1956, Roger Maris’s then-record 61st home run in 1961, Reggie Jackson’s three home runs in a World Series game in 1977, and all of the on field celebrations of World Series Championships! Also, in 1939 and 1977 the MLB All-Star games were held in the stadium as well as a second 1960 All-Star game!

Since the opening of the stadium there have been 37 World Series played at Yankee Stadium with the Yankees winning 26 of them. Yankee Stadium has many distinguishing characteristics like Monument Park which contains Yankees’ retired numbers, a collection of monuments and plaques pertaining to the Yankees and other events to take place at the stadium. The Façade runs along the bleacher billboards and scoreboard and The Big Bat stands outside the main entrance gate at 138 feet tall. The Big Bat is an exhaust pipe in the shape of a baseball bat. Asymmetry aligns both the inside and outside of the structure—the stadium was built on a five-sided, irregular plot of land that gives an asymmetrical shape. Bob Sheppard has been the public announcer of the Yankees since 1951 with the Hammond Organ being installed in 1967 and primarily played by the late Eddie Layton. “God Bless America” plays during the seventh inning stretch and has since the September 11th attacks.

A new stadium is currently under construction on part of the former site of Macombs Dam Park. The new design will incorporate the design of Yankee Stadium from its original 1923 exterior as well as from the 1970’s renovation. The above ground portion will be demolished with the existing clubhouses remaining in use for replacement park facilities. Three baseball fields will be built atop the Yankee Stadium field after the Yankee’s new stadium opens. The Yankees hope to begin their 2009 season in their new home, which would make the 2008 season their last in Yankee Stadium.

Upcoming Events
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Yankee Stadium 2007 Specials

Coca-Cola Value Pack Games
Con Edison Tuesday Nights at the Stadium
Fujifilm $5.00 Dates
MasterCard Grand Slam Ticket Pack
Verizon Wireless Family Nights
Student Games
Poland Spring Youth Games
Military Personnel Games
Senior Citizen Specials
Unused Ticket Program

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Weather
Hot in June, July, August and probably even September. Snow is possible in April and bring a jacket in May.

Concessions
The Cafe Ole Stand serves eight types of international coffee. The Yankees bakery has cookies, pie, cake, and rolls. Vanilla cookies are the specialty. The goods are baked fresh every day. The food court on the lower level and the "Fries in the Sky" on the tier level feature beers and a wide range of foods. Beers of the World offers exactly that.

Concession Stands: Field Level, Gates 2, 4 and 6; Main Level, Sec. 16, 17, 29 and 30; Loge Level, Sec. 12, 17, 26 and 27; and Bleachers, Sec. 41.

Parking
Driving is not recommended, because parking is extremely tight (only 6,900 spaces). But if you must, arrive by 5pm to be assured of a parking place. Or park at Grand Concourse, 3 blocks east of the Stadium on 161st Street.

Ongoing construction of the New Yankee Stadium may cause parking and street closures in areas around the current stadium. Please make sure you have ample time when planning your game day. You may want to consider using public transportation.

Yankee Stadium Seating Chart

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Directions
Subway: The Yankee Stadium Subway stop is located right outside the Stadium at the corner of 161st St. and River Ave. The Stadium is conveniently reached by several subway lines and a trip from midtown Manhattan takes less than 25 minutes. The #4 train, as well as the B (weekdays only) and D trains make stops at 161st St./Yankee Stadium. Metro North train service to Connecticut and Westchester County is available at the 125th St. subway stop. Complete New York City Subway Map (requires Adobe Acrobat)

Manhattan: From the East Side, take FDR Drive North to Exit 18 (Willis Ave. Bridge). Cross bridge and follow signs for the Major Deegan Expressway/Interstate 87 North to Exit 4 (149th street) or Exit 5 (155th Street). From the West Side, take Henry Hudson Parkway North to Exit 14 Cross Bronx Expressway /Interstate 95 North. Follow 1-95 North to Exit 1C (Major Deegan Expressway Exit) South to Exit 6 (161st Street).

Brooklyn & Queens: Take the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway (Interstate 278) to the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triboro Bridge. Once over the bridge follow signs to the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) north and proceed to Exit 4 (149th Street) or Exit 5 (155th Street Exit).

Tips

Prepare for the weather, it could change
Know how to get to and from the stadium
Arrive early
Remember which parking lot you are in
Bring some extra cash
DON’T forget your tickets!

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