New York Yankees
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
One East 161st Street
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City
Bronx
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Phone
(718) 293-4300
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State
NY
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Venue name
Yankee Stadium
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/yankees
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Zip code
10451
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/yankee-stadium-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Payment
Credit/Debit, Mobile Pay
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
Subway: 161st Street-Yankee Stadium (B, D, 4), Metro-North: Yankees-E 153rd St Station
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Overview
Multiple garages adjacent to the stadium. Lot 6 (Gate 4 side) and Lot 2 are most popular. Arrive 1+ hour early. Prepaid parking via Yankees website strongly recommended.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) and E 161st Street during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Main entry at River Avenue. ADA access at all gates.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
JFK: A train to Howard Beach, then 4 train. LGA: Q70-SBS to Jackson Hts, then 4 train. Both ~60–75 min.
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Best option
4 Train express from Midtown Manhattan (Grand Central) — 20 minutes direct
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Bus routes
Bx1, Bx2, Bx13 — multiple Bronx bus routes serve River Avenue
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Fare
Subway: $2.90; Metro-North varies by origin
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Nearest station
161st St–Yankee Stadium (4, B, D trains) — directly across the street
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Rail lines
4 Train (express) — fastest option. B/D trains available. Metro-North Hudson/Harlem lines to Yankees–E 153rd St Station.
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Overview
4 Train (express) to 161st St–Yankee Stadium. B/D trains also available. Metro-North to Yankees–E 153rd St Station.
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Tips
The 4 express is the gold standard. Post-game: expect packed trains for 30-45 min. Platform gets extremely crowded — stand near back of train for easier boarding.
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Walking distance
1 minute from the 161st St station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
All subway and Metro-North stations serving the stadium are ADA accessible
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Cost
Metro-North: $7–$9 round trip; Subway: $2.90
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Park ride
Metro-North stations throughout Westchester and Connecticut
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Routes
No official team shuttles; Metro-North and subway are the best options
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Schedule
Metro-North game train schedule varies — check mta.info
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Bicycles
Rack locations
River Avenue (east side), Ruppert Place (west), 161st Street (north side of stadium)
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Share cost
$4.99/30 min; annual membership available
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Share provider
Citi Bike — stations on 161st St and River Avenue
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Spaces
~60 racks around stadium perimeter
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Tips
Bronx bike infrastructure is improving. The Harlem River Greenway passes nearby. Use citi bike app for station locations.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA parking in Lots 6, 14, and Garage 1. All ADA lots close to accessible stadium entrances.
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Assistive listening
Devices at Guest Services at all gates. Neck loop compatible.
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Contact
Yankees ADA Services: (718) 293-4300 ext. 2; guestservices@yankees.com
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate 2 (East 161st Street). Pull-through access available.
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates 2, 4, 6, and 8. All serve every seating level.
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Fun fact
The new Yankee Stadium (2009) was built with more than twice the accessible seating of the original 1923 stadium, a direct response to ADA requirements and fan feedback.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse. Family/companion restrooms near Gates 4 and 6.
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-inclusive game days offered — quiet room available, sensory kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout. Relief area at Gate 2 on 161st Street.
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating on all levels. Companion seating included. Best views in sections 108, 203.
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Fully cashless stadium — all transactions by card or mobile pay
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Craft beer
Brooklyn Brewery, Bronx Brewery, Corona, Modelo — diverse beer options throughout
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Fun fact
Yankee Stadium's Great Hall food court is modeled after the original 1923 stadium's concourse. It features local NYC and Bronx vendors as a tribute to the borough.
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Local
Lobel's Prime Beef, Brother Jimmy's BBQ, Jim Beam Highball Bar, NYPD pizza
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available. Order and pick up at dedicated windows.
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Notable stands
Lobel's Steakhouse (section 227); Great Hall food court; Jim Beam Highball Bar
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Outside food policy
Small soft-sided bags with non-alcoholic beverages; no outside food
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Signature food
Stadium hot dog (classic NYC-style); Great Hall food hall under the main concourse with premium dining options
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Vegetarian
Veggie options at Great Hall; salad bar stations; plant-based hot dogs and burgers
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Venue history
Architect
Populous (HOK Sport); project cost $1.5 billion
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Construction cost
$1.5 billion (2009)
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Famous moments
Derek Jeter's walk-off single in final game (2009); CC Sabathia's first home game; first World Series win at new stadium (2009)
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Fun fact
The new Yankee Stadium was built directly across from the original, which could be seen from inside during construction. The original 'House That Ruth Built' (1923) cost $2.5 million — the new stadium cost $1.5 billion. Monument Park was relocated from the original stadium to center field of the new one.
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Opened
2009 (current stadium); Original Yankee Stadium opened 1923
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Original capacity
52,325 (original); current 46,537
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Records
27 World Series championships (franchise record); Most playoff appearances in AL history
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Renovations
Stadium replaced original Yankee Stadium (1923–2008) across 161st Street. Original demolished 2010.
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Retired numbers
#1 Billy Martin, #3 Babe Ruth, #4 Lou Gehrig, #5 Joe DiMaggio, #7 Mickey Mantle, #8 Yogi Berra/Bill Dickey, #9 Roger Maris, #10 Phil Rizzuto, #15 Thurman Munson, #16 Whitey Ford, #23 Don Mattingly, #32 Elston Howard, #37 Casey Stengel, #42 Mariano Rivera/Jackie Robinson, #44 Reggie Jackson, #46 Andy Pettitte, #49 Ron Guidry, #51 Bernie Williams
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Venue details
Capacity
46,537
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Center field
408 ft
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Elevation
55 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
399 ft
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Left field
318 ft
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Right-center field
385 ft
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Right field
314 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass/Perennial Ryegrass mix)
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