Yankee Stadium

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Yankee Stadium is a ballpark in Bronx, New York, home of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball’s American League. It opened in 2009, making it 17 years old in 2026 and seats about 46,537 fans. Replica of the original stadium's copper frieze along the roof; short right-field porch.

Yankee Stadium was home to the New York Yankees of the American League (1923–2008). Today: Demolished (2010). Closed 1974–75 for renovation; site now Heritage Field.

Ballpark facts

Location
Bronx, New York
Home of
New York Yankees (MLB)
League
American League
Opened
2009
Major league years
1923–2008
Capacity
46,537
Dimensions
Left field 318 ft · Center 408 ft · Right field 314 ft
Outfield wall
8 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
41,214 per game
Architect
Populous (formerly HOK Sport)
Big events
World Series (2009), World Series (2024), Pinstripe Bowl (since 2010), NHL Stadium Series (2014)
Today
Demolished (2010)

Ballparks near Yankee Stadium10

  1. 1D-IJim Houlihan Park at Jack Coffey Field — Fordham Rams (Bronx, New York)same city
  2. 2D-IIISUNY Maritime Baseball Field — SUNY Maritime Privateers (Bronx, New York)same city
  3. 3D-IIIMount Saint Vincent Dolphins Baseball Field — Mount Saint Vincent Dolphins (Bronx, New York)same city
  4. 4D-IIILehman College South Field — Lehman Lightning (Bronx, New York)same city
  5. 5JUCORoberto Clemente State Park — Monroe University-Bronx Express (Bronx, New York)same city
  6. 6JUCOOhio Field — Bronx CC Broncos (Bronx, New York)same city
  7. 7D-ICity Park — Iona Gaels (New Rochelle, New York)7 mi
  8. 8D-IIIFlowers Park — Baruch Bearcats & CCNY Beavers (New Rochelle, New York)7 mi
  9. 9JUCODick Caswell Baseball Field — Monroe University Mustangs (New Rochelle, New York)7 mi
  10. 10D-INaimoli Family Baseball Complex — Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (Teaneck, New Jersey)8 mi

Questions about Yankee Stadium

Where do the New York Yankees play home games?

The New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.

When did Yankee Stadium open?

Yankee Stadium opened in 2009.

How many people does Yankee Stadium hold?

Yankee Stadium has a capacity of about 46,537.

What other ballparks are near Yankee Stadium?

Jim Houlihan Park at Jack Coffey Field is also in Bronx. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.