MLS
Stadium Guide
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Bronx, NY
Opened
2015
Capacity of
30,321 (47,309)
Best way there
4, B, D lines to 161st St-Yankee Stadium
2-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile tickets, via your NYCFC account
Ticket windows by Gate 4 can reprint tickets if your phone dies.
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Bag policy
One soft-sided bag, 16" × 16" × 8" max
No backpacks, and no bag check at Yankee Stadium.
Food & water
Yes: individual food and one sealed water
Water up to 1 liter. Slice whole fruit like apples.
Parking
$30–$50
Macombs Dam garage — limited availability.
Nearest airport
LaGuardia (LGA) · 6 mi
About 15 min by car.
Best value seats
Main level mid-infield sections
They offer a clean elevated overview of the pitch.
New York City FC plays its home matches at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx — a shared arrangement that's been in place since the club's 2015 debut in MLS. The stadium holds just over 30,000 for soccer in its configured layout, in a venue that's otherwise built for baseball, which means some unusual sight lines and corner seats that can feel disconnected from the pitch. That said, Yankee Stadium is an impressive venue, and NYCFC's supporter section behind one goal creates a genuine atmosphere.
The Bronx location is excellent for transit — the 4, B, and D subway lines all stop at 161st Street-Yankee Stadium, making it one of the easiest MLS venues to reach by public transportation. The Grand Concourse and surrounding neighborhood offer food options, though most soccer-specific bars are elsewhere in the city. NYCFC has been working toward their own dedicated stadium, which would be a significant upgrade when it eventually opens.
LaGuardia is the closest airport, 6 miles away. The Q70 Select Bus goes to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave-74th St, where the 4/D trains run to 161st St-Yankee Stadium. JFK connects via AirTrain to the Jamaica LIRR/subway hub with the same onward options. LGA is easier.
Accessible parking is in the Macombs Dam garage. Drop-off is on 161st St near the main entrance. Accessibility services: (718) 293-4300.
Parking is very limited. The Macombs Dam garage is the main on-site option, but it's small and expensive. Street parking is essentially nonexistent on match days. Take the subway.
No tailgating, as there's no space. NYCFC supporter group Third Rail gathers at South Bronx bars before matches. Check their social channels for meetup locations.
The 161st St-Yankee Stadium station is connected to the ballpark, a 2-minute walk from turnstile to gate. The 4 express and B/D trains run direct from Manhattan, with transfers from all five boroughs.
The stadium is directly accessible on foot from the surrounding South Bronx and the Grand Concourse, which has a growing bar and restaurant scene. Manhattan is too far to walk.
Bike parking is near the stadium on Jerome Ave. Citi Bike has stations nearby in the South Bronx.
One sealed water bottle, 1 liter or less.
Food for individual consumption is allowed. Apples and oranges must be sliced or sectioned.
One bag per guest, if it:
Prohibited: large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, luggage, computer bags and anything larger than the limit.
No bag check lockers.
Exceptions may be made for medically necessary items that don't fit in a clear bag.
NYCFC plays on a temporary pitch over the baseball field, so viewing can be awkward. Field level sections near the pitch and centered on the halfway line have the best sightlines. The setup varies by match, so check the seating chart before buying.
Main Level mid-infield gives a consistent view of the full pitch, often better than field-level seats where the baseball configuration cuts off angles. Good value here.
The pitch doesn't align with the baseball stadium, so some sections have awkward sightlines. Corners are limited and the outfield bleachers are poor for soccer. Check a sightline preview for NYCFC before buying.
Sun follows the baseball layout. The right field/first base side gets more direct afternoon sun, while the third base side and covered upper deck sections shade earlier. Sun matters less for evening kickoffs. Bronx summers are warm and humid.
Yankee Stadium is open-air. Spring games can be cold, especially April evening kickoffs, so bring layers. Summer is warm and occasionally humid. The bowl gives some wind shelter.
Main Concourse - Central Texas-style smoked meats from the New York BBQ chain. Try the brisket.
Section 220 - The stadium's craft beer bar, with a rotating tap list from breweries across the five boroughs and upstate.
Section 132 - Dessert stand from Brooklyn's legendary cheesecake spot. The original plain cheesecake is the one to get.
Tailgating options near Yankee Stadium are limited given the urban Bronx setting. The Third Rail and NYCFC supporter groups typically gather at nearby bars in the South Bronx before home matches. Check Third Rail social media for current pre-match meetup details.
NYCFC's supporter section — anchored by the Third Rail — sits in sections 235–238 at Yankee Stadium, configured behind one goal end for soccer. Standing and singing throughout is the norm, with creative tifo and European-influenced chant culture. Non-NYCFC apparel is not permitted in the supporter sections.
The Third Rail keeps a full chant list on their website — thirdrail.nyc/chants.
The Sunrun Kids Clubhouse, 300 Level near Section 309, is a 2,850-square-foot shaded play area with Yankees-themed equipment, best for ages 1–5.
Two alcohol-free family sections: 433 and 407A on the Grandstand Level.
Nursing: Private room near the Kids Clubhouse entrance (300 level) with lounge chairs, outlets and a TV. First come, first served.
Changing tables: Family restrooms on every level, mostly near the Kids Clubhouse on the 300 level.
Strollers (Allowed): Stroller-friendly ramps connect concourses and Monument Park.
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