MLB
Stadium Guide
·
Bronx, New York
Opened
April 2, 2009
Capacity of
54,251
Best way there
4, B, D lines to 161st St-Yankee Stadium
2-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile only, in the MLB Ballpark app
Screenshots aren't accepted. The park is cashless.
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Monument Park closes 45 min before first pitch.
Bag policy
16" × 16" × 8" max
Soft-sided bags only.
Food & water
Yes: individual food and one sealed water
Water up to 1 liter. Slice whole fruit like apples.
Parking
$30–$55
Macombs Dam garage and nearby lots.
Nearest airport
LaGuardia (LGA) · 6 mi
About 15 min by car.
Best value seats
Main Level sections 211–230
Mid-infield.
Yankee Stadium opened in 2009 as the home of one of the most storied franchises in American sports. It holds just over 54,000 fans and sits across the street from the original Yankee Stadium's footprint in the South Bronx. The park is large, well-appointed, and comfortable — Monument Park beyond center field pays tribute to the franchise's history — but some fans feel it lacks the character of the stadium it replaced. That said, it's an impressive MLB venue by any measure.
The 4, B, and D subway lines all stop at 161st Street-Yankee Stadium, making it one of the most transit-accessible parks in baseball. The South Bronx neighborhood around the stadium is not heavily developed for visitors, but the concourse inside the park has extensive dining and retail options. Getting there by subway is genuinely the right call — traffic and parking in this part of the Bronx are a genuine challenge.
LaGuardia is the easiest airport, about 6 miles away. Drive, or take the free Q70 bus to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave, then the E train to 7th Ave and the B or D to the stadium. From JFK, take the AirTrain to Jamaica, then the E to 7th Ave and the B or D.
Accessible parking is in the Macombs Dam garage and adjacent lots. Accessible drop-off is near Gate 6 on 161st St. Accessibility services: (718) 293-4300 or yankees.com/accessibility.
Very limited. The Macombs Dam garage and a few small lots are expensive and fill fast. Street parking is essentially nonexistent on game days. Take the subway.
No traditional tailgating. The pregame is the bars along River Ave, including Stan's Sports Bar, Billy's Sports Bar and the cluster outside Gate 4.
The 161st St-Yankee Stadium subway station connects directly to the ballpark. The 4 express comes from Manhattan's east side. The B/D come from the west side and Brooklyn. Post-game platforms fill fast, but trains run frequently. The 4 express is fastest.
The River Ave bar strip is right outside Gate 4. The neighborhood is walkable. From Grand Central, the 4 express takes about 20 minutes.
Bike parking near the stadium on Jerome Ave. Citi Bike has stations in the South Bronx. The Bronx River Greenway links the eastern Bronx to the stadium.
One factory-sealed water bottle, one liter or less.
Food for individual consumption in a container 16"x 16"x 8" or smaller. Apples, oranges and similar fruit or vegetables must be sliced or sectioned.
Soft-sided bags smaller than 16"x16"x8”.
Field level behind the plate is as close as it gets, and the Yankees dugout is on the first base side. Visit Monument Park beyond left field before the game. It's one of the most expensive parks in baseball.
A clean look at the whole field, cheaper than Field Level and reasonable by New York standards. The overhang shades you from the afternoon sun.
The right field bleachers are lively, but the angle to home plate is steep and you miss infield action. Far upper level corners are the other area to skip. Sightlines from the concourse are blocked while walking to concessions, but not from seats.
Home plate faces roughly north. The right field bleachers and first base side face the afternoon sun. The third base side and upper deck covered areas shade earlier. The bleachers have no overhang, so bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
Open-air. Spring games can be cold, especially April nights. Summer is warm and occasionally humid. The bowl gives some wind shelter.
Section 132 - Burgers made with organic, sustainable ingredients, free of pesticides and GMOs.
Section 107 - Traditional and boneless wings.
Section 134 - USDA Prime Steak Sandwich, steak-topped fries and a meatloaf burger.
Section 121B - Kosher deli wraps, fresh fruit and salad.
Section 132 - Slow-smoked local BBQ. Try the MQRib sandwich, baby back ribs or brisket sandwich.
Beyond center field, Monument Park houses plaques and monuments honoring Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and other Yankees legends.
An interactive Yankees exhibit where fans can try on replica championship rings, handle historic equipment, and test their skills at baseball-themed games.
A free museum on the main concourse displaying championship trophies, World Series rings, historic uniforms, and memorabilia from across the Yankees' dynasty years.
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.
In the Stands offers apparel for fans who enjoy visiting ballparks and stadiums. While we all have our favorite teams, there are times when they aren't the ones playing. Our goal is to create a sense of community and camaraderie whenever you see someone wearing In the Stands apparel.
View all products
