Yankee Stadium
Stadium Major New York baseball stadium, home of Yankees
Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is home to the New York Yankees; visitors attend MLB games, explore Monument Park and join stadium tours detailing baseball history.
Yankee Stadium is the home ballpark of the New York Yankees, located in the Bronx, New York City. The current stadium opened in 2009 on the site adjacent to the original 1923 ballpark and serves as the Yankees’ primary venue for Major League Baseball and other large events.
The ballpark contains museum displays, team history exhibits and Monument Park, which honors the franchise’s historic players and moments. The venue is also used for occasional soccer matches and concerts.
The modern stadium is located at 1 East 161st Street in the Bronx, immediately adjacent to the Yankee Stadium transportation hub and within walking distance of major subway and commuter rail services.
- Capacity and opening: The current stadium opened in 2009 and seats approximately 47,309 spectators for baseball.
What to See #
- Monument Park: A memorial area containing plaques, retired numbers and monuments to historic players that sits behind the left-field wall and is open before games and on tours.
- Heritage Field: A landscaped recreation of the original 1923 playing field across from the current ballpark, preserving the footprint and history of the original stadium site.
How to Get to Yankee Stadium #
Yankee Stadium is served by the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium subway complex (B, D, 4 trains) and several bus lines. From Manhattan, the 4 train from Grand Central is a direct option. Parking is limited on game days; public transit is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Yankee Stadium #
- Book Yankees game tickets well in advance for weekend or rivalry fixtures; single-game release and resale can fluctuate widely.
- Take a stadium tour to see Monument Park, the Yankees Museum and the Monument to Ruth and Gehrig - tours often run year-round but times vary by season.
- Use the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium subway complex (B, D, 4, and sometimes the shuttle) for the quickest pedestrian access.
Best Time to Visit Yankee Stadium #
Best experienced during the MLB season (spring through early autumn); for tours and quieter visits, weekdays outside summer are optimal.
Weather & Climate near Yankee Stadium #
Yankee Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1183 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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