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 at a Glance#
Address: Yankee Stadium, 1 E 161 St, The Bronx, NY 10451, USA
Website: https://www.mlb.com/yankees/ballpark
Hours: Stadium open for events and tours; box office and tour hours vary - check official site
Admission: Tickets for Yankees regular season games vary by seat and game; ballpark tours typically from US$25-US$40 for adults (check official site for current pricing)
About Yankee Stadium#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 4° | -5° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 10° | 1° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 16° | 10° | 103 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 27° | 21° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 30° | 24° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 103 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
