Everything about Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium: The Home of the New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium is one of the prominent sports venues in New York City, located in the Bronx. It is famous as the home field of the New York Yankees, the professional baseball team of the Major League Baseball.
The current Yankee Stadium, which opened in 2009, replaced the original 1923 stadium that was known as “The House That Ruth Built”. The new stadium inherited several features from the old one, such as the iconic exterior facade, while adding modern amenities to enhance the fan experience.
These include the New York Yankees Museum and various dining options, such as Lobel’s, which offer a unique experience for all visitors.
The History of Yankee Stadium
The original Yankee Stadium, which was also called “The Cathedral of Baseball”, opened on April 18, 1923. It was built based on the purchase of ten acres of land from the estate of William Waldorf Astor, for $675,000. It served as the home of the New York Yankees from 1923 to 2008. The original stadium was known for its three-tiered structure, which was the first of its kind in baseball, and hosted many games and events of historical significance, such as the seventh All-Star Game in 1939.
The current Yankee Stadium opened in April 2009 and replaced the original one that had been in operation for 85 years.
The new stadium was built on a 24-acre site, one block north of the location of the original stadium, and still serves as the home of the New York Yankees of the Major League Baseball, as well as the New York City Football Club of the Major League Soccer.
The new stadium inherited several features from the original one, such as the iconic exterior facade, while adding modern amenities to enhance the fan experience.
The Specifications of Yankee Stadium
The current Yankee Stadium has the following specifications:
Capacity: 46,537
Playing surface: Natural grass
Owner: New York City Economic
Opened: April 2, 2009
Teams: New York Yankees, New York City FC
Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass
Dimensions: 314 feet (left), 399 feet (left-center), 408 feet (center), 385 feet (right-center), 314 feet (right)
Construction cost: US$2.3 billion
Architect: Populous (formerly HOK Sport)