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Category: Stadiums & Arenas
Neighborhood: Concourse Village161 Street & River Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 293-4300
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114 reviews for Yankee Stadium
WORLD CHAMPIONS
I dedicate my 100th post to the legendary NY Yankees.
The new Stadium has three main attractions.
The History. Located in both monument park featuring the ghosts of old baseball and the Legends museum featuring uniforms, equipment, trophy's, a life size perfect game of Don Larsen and Yogi Berra, and in tribute the original Locker of former slugger Thurman Munson.
The Atmosphere. The food, drinks, and utter impressiveness of the great hall, Babe Ruth plaza and of coarse the field. The pinstripe outfield, with the right and left field bullpens, and that hallowed home plate give everyone the feeling of history.
The Team. With the making of at least five hall of famers already slated for births into those legendary ranks, Jeter, AROD, Posada, Rivera, Texiera, and Pettitte. The amazing plays, blasts out of the stadium, and of coarse the walk off pie in the face.
I spent my youth riding my bike up to the top of the hill overlooking the Macombs Dam bridge, watching the lights and hearing the cheers of for Bronx Bombers. I am a Fan and even if you are not, visit the stadium and enjoy the experience.
Despite romanticizing the moment all summer (and in fact, since leaving the country in late 2007), I wasn't looking forward to my first trek to the new Stadium. Work was a drag, and the sporadic bouts of rain and threat of thunder foreshadowed a soppy and unpleasant Friday evening. It was a reluctant train ride uptown.
When I arrived at the stadium, I saw that security was mandating one bag per person. I had, in addition to my purse, my gym clothes tucked into a floppy Yelp tote - so I did the reflexive thing when these kinds of rules are enforced, and plopped my handbag into the tote.
Unfortunately, my subversion did not go unnoticed, as the guard flatly accused me of 'undermining the point of the rule' (I couldn't roll my eyes further back into my head), and suggested that I either check my bag, or discard it. I grudgingly shoved my gym clothes into my purse, and left the Yelp tote (!!) in a growing pile of discarded goods. I was pretty sour-faced as I passed security, but then - the sudden brightness of green grass and blue stadium that came into view when I entered - and an involuntary smile crawled across my face.
It was a good game, too. I've been back twice since (most recently grueling Game 2 of the ALCS) to watch my archetypal heroes-in-pinstripes play (there's Derek, the Hero; Tex, the Prom King, A-Rod, the Arrogant Prince; the Humble Mercenary Matsui - I could go on-)
And now, having closed shop for the winter at the top of the world, the immaculate record of the immaculate, gilt new Yankee Stadium gloats at all you doubters. Stop fronting like you don't want to align yourselves with rich, powerful winners, and start booking next season's tickets, already!
I had my first visit to the stadium the weekend of September 11, 12 & 13, 2009. Went with my hubby and another couple to see the Yankees play the Orioles. Hubby and our friends wife are Orioles fans and I and our friends husband are Yankees fans.
Well the stadium is an awesome sight! Walking in the front entrance Gate 3 sets u up for the all encompassing sight of the series of flags and photos of Yankess players of now and years past that had won 26 times!!
Wow and as of the other nite it is 27!!! Our seats were upper deck first row so we had a great overall view of the field when the ballgame progressed. Walking around to get a beer and Hebrew national foot long dog (gotta have it, doncha kno? ) a guy approached my hubby and I and asked if we wanted an "upgrade" maybe we looked interesting as he was wearing his Oriole hat and me my Yankee hat...lol he gave us two $100 seats which were first row right down the 3rd base line.!
I gave my seat to my hubbys Yankee fan friend and told hubby to sit in the seat with him. They sat there for the remainder of the game and were "in their glory"
All in all the stadium is a great experience..although our friends wife was highly upset that George Steinbrenner did NOT have any places for her to smoke her ciggies!!! (she needs to quit) lol
The house that Ruth built was simply magical. Yeah, it's old and it's small, but I get goosebumps every time I step foot in it. The news of the new stadium didn't go well with me and like everything else, I had difficulty letting go.
I've been to the new stadium three times this year. The sight as I walked out of the D train completely captured me, on my first trip. Here's this big monumental colossal of a masterpiece that is the new house that Ruth built. I was in awe. Yeah, it cost $1.5 billion, but who's counting?
Getting in was a breeze. Remember the crazy lines outside the old stadium. Kiss that goodbye. As soon as you walk in, you see the reminisce of Yankee history from years past to present. From Ruth, to Gehrig, to Joe D, to Yogi, to Mantle, to Maris, to Munson, to Reggie, to Donnie, to Bernie and to Jeter. It's fantastic. I spend an hour just walking around soaking in the experience. There's a Yankee museum as well, but I didn't get a chance to experience that. Monument Park was transferred over from the old stadium and that is also on my "to see" list.
The field itself resembles the old stadium, with the exact same dimension. It's looks and feels like the old stadium, except its super jazz up! The giant jumbletron is amazing, with super crisp and clear details. The hallway is wide and comfortable and provides a fantastic view overlooking the stadium, no matter which section you're in. Ok, the drinks and the food are super expensive, but who cares. If I can pay 7 bux for popcorn in theatre, I can pay 7 bux for a hotdog here.
The old stadium is magical. It'll always hold a special position in my heart, but the new stadium is sooooooooo modern and pretty. With time, I'll grow to love this just as much as the old one.
Okay...let's get this over with. I am a Phillies fan and am in still in mourning over our World Series loss. I live ten minutes outside of center city Philly. We were fortunate to get 3 tixs to see game 2 in the Bronx @ the new digs.
Parking at 6:30 for the 8:00 game was a breeze...thank you google for all your tips.
This was an incredible experience and I am not referring to our loss. Upon arrival we were seriously outnumbered and highly visible as we were dressed in pure Phillies red. People laughed and joked at us, and with us, but we walked with Cliff Lee confidence!
From the ticket taker to the fans around us we were treated golden; aside from getting the finger from a six-year old New Yorker....what can I say...they start 'em young. Sure we had a few people yell some choice words, but for the most part everyone was very nice.
Onto the food....Jimmy's BBQ Pulled Pork w/Slaw. Wow, like reality check?! Like am I really in a ballpark??? Sure $10 bucks was a bit expensive, but truly one of the better coleslaw's I 've had and I love my slaw and the BBQ dip was as rich & tasty as the Yank's payroll. My guess is they make everything fresh game day...it all tasted divine. I was a bit put off by the ginormous Bud Light presence. If I was from another planet and did not know better I would have thought the home team was called Bud Light.
Even though the Yankees are now the World Series champions, I took note and uploaded the photo of the "Carl's Cheesesteaks" sign....we may not be the reigning world champions, and we certainly do not have Jimmy's Pulled BBQ Pork, but we do have the best cheesesteaks....sorry "Carl".
I had never been to the old Yankee stadium, but I definitely enjoyed my experience at the new stadium especially since I saw the Yankees beat the Red Sox while sitting 28 rows back from the field. If you have money to spend I highly recommend sitting in the field level for a good clear view and waiter service. Have you seen those lines? Exactly. So pay the extra few dollars to have someone serve you.
And all this talk about Citi field being superior to the Yankee Stadium. Well I also went there and let me tell you, I liked the Yankee Stadium better. It is a far more beautiful stadium with arguably the biggest flat screen I've ever seen in my life. And once again waiter service. I may be lazy, but I'm not stupid. Why waste valuable time in absurd lines when someone can do it for you?
First off............. How about them World Series Champs!! I'm so glad I was able to make it up to New York a few times this year to experience the new park, it was awesome. I have a few minor gripes but all in all, it's everything you'd expect the new Yankee stadium to be.
Coming from a life long die hard fan, I will miss the tradition and simplicity of the old stadium. It took me a long while to accept the idea of a new stadium, but it is simply gorgeous. The lack of bathrooms and concessions of the old stadium has all been fixed, along with the overcrowded corridors. But so has the price-tag if you haven't heard. If you're a NY foodie, this stadium has everything you can possibly have a craving for. I can't get any decent NY food here in Florida so when I travel up to NY, you gotta know I'll be eating everything and anything I can get my hands on at the stadium. Everything from yummy cheese steaks, garlic fries and even sushi! There's a food court lookin area on the main level. They even have a butcher shop which is peculiar yet cool at the same time. They have a big window where u can walk by and see the butcher trimming meat. I guess if you want to sell your first born to overpay for a good roast, this would be the place to go.
I went to 3 games at the stadium this year not including one that was rained out. I had a pretty extensive tour of the stadium between all the time I had to hang out with the rained out game and a 2 hour rain delay versus Boston. It's a beautiful stadium. I don't know 1.5 billion of niceness, but its a sweet ballpark for sure. Even the nosebleed seats were decent seats.
The negatives I have about the new park are the price-tags and their stupid "no reentry" policy. Wanted to leave the ballpark to go to Billy's or the bowling alley for a beer during 2 hour rain delay but it was not happening. No reentry, Uggggh. How about 9$ for a beer? 10$ for a large coffee (a gross cup of coffee at that) in a souvenir cup? Between the outrageous ticket prices and the cost of food and drink, be prepared to get a second mortgage on the house before ya go.
The new Yankee Stadium is exactly what I would expect from the Yankee organization - a big, gaudy stadium with everything big from the humongous screen to the big advertisements everywhere. You will never forget where you are because everything around you screams the Yankees. They've done a great job with Monument Park and the newly added Yankee Museum. The stadium is a real tribute to the rich history established by this organization.
The thing I did not like is that It is very commercialized, which is the price the Yankees paid for not selling naming rights to a big corporation. But hey, that's the nature of the business, and for those of you who forget, baseball is still a business.
What I do like, as a fan, is how much more spacious this stadium is than the last. The design of the stadium makes it a lot less crowded, and overall a more enjoyable night (or day) out for baseball. The food variety is also way better at this new stadium (Although Citi Field definitely wins the food battle). If you're looking for something special, go for the garlic fries. They are deeeeelicious! I also love how they keep the Yankee Stadium fence decor - that image always brings comfort into my life.
Lastly, for you out of towners reading, if you haven't noticed, we put all the calorie information up on our signs. Yankee Stadium is no exception. That's because we want to make sure you feel guilty everytime you order fries for 900 calories. This is not a bad thing, but at the same time you're on vacation... spend more money in our city and start that work out regimen when you get home!
First of all, I just want to say.
AL EAST CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!1
SUCK IT BOSTON.
Anyway.
So the food's expensive...so what? You can't expect it to be cheap. Bring an apple if you get hungry...but I always buy ice cream at the stadium anyway. A friend of mine informed me that the SF Giant's ballpark's food is even more expensive...if you want to compare.
It's weird that I'm reviewing Yankee Stadium. But the one time i tried to get into NYY Steak they told me it'd be an hour wait (it was 30 minutes before the game...whaa-a-at)....so I have no choice but to review the normal venue. I've been here several times already during this season (I think more times this season than I've ever been at the old Yankee Stadium). I've sat in almost every possible tier with every possible view...but I digress.
My first game was the 2nd home game of the season...aka the first win ever in the new stadium! We were in the bleachers...with "obstructed view". I was a little wary of this fact but our seats really weren't up to our choosing since tickets were going so fast...but I definitely recommend obstructed! The tickets are significantly cheaper and you only miss out on part of right field (Sorry Swisher lovers). There are tv's lining the walls broadcasting the game too (the only reason it's obstructed is the huge hulking black glassed structure right smack in between the two bleacher sections...). Still, a great view. And no crowd can ever beat the bleacher crowds. We even verbally assaulted a Red Sox fan (But what Red Sox fan goes to a cleveland vs yankees game? Stupid.)
My second game was a Red Sox vs Yankees game (yay). We sat in the right field bleachers, which i definitely recommend over the left field bleachers because it seems to be closer to the action. Although you do have to crane your neck almost 180 degrees to see the screen.. The good thing about this new stadium is that there are food vendors every where, every section, every tier. I remember I had to trek far and wide to get my Dippin Dots at the old stadium. Dippin Dot's isnt at the new stadium...Carvel sells them under the name "MOLLYCOOLZ". Do you know how long it took me to realize it meant to be "Molecules"? Too long. I spent most of the time wondering who was Molly..but I don't think anyone cares about my literacy troubles.
My third game was on the first base side....9 rows from the field. Oh it was wonderful. The section is always a bit empty....good and bad thing I guess. You won't get as much fan energy here but you do get comfortable chairs and people that deliver food to you. And a view of Teixeira's backside. I mean, what?
Anddd finally, I've sat in the grandstand tier. Which is still an amazing view! The old stadium grandstands scared me so much because the seats were so rickety and there never seemed to be enough fencing...but the grandstands here have such a homely feel. And whatever you can't see you can see on that wonderful HD screen at the stadium. Man, I wish that was in my home.
I can't imagine the Yankees having created a better stadium. The place is immaculate, the workers are extremely nice and helpful, there are a ton of places to grab food, and their screen is the biggest and nicest I've seen anywhere. I haven't gone early enough to check out the memorial park or paid to go on a Yankee stadium tour but both are definitely on my to do list.
The Mitsubishi high def screen is 103'x58' making it one of countries largest sports stadium screens (I know the Dallas Cowboys is bigger but I don't imagine too many more screens are this big- not in the MLB at least).
The capacity of Yankee Stadium is 52,325 people, making it a bit smaller than the old stadium but still big enough to get a seat where you see ants playing below you. The prices of the tickets are pretty steep (especially compared in past years in the old stadium), expect to pay $40-50 for a mediocre seat or a couple hundred for a great seat (you can check out the website for the seating chart and prices).
The food here is pretty good, beyond the standard hot dogs/hamburgers/beer/peanuts/ect... they have stations from Johnny Rockets, Brother Jimmys BBQ, Carvel, Boars Head Deli, Carls Cheesesteaks, Moes Southwest Grill, and more including a full Hard Rock Cafe (you're not allowed to reenter the stadium after the 7th inning if you go into the Hard Rock).
Other goodies include the amazingly huge Yankee shop with anything you could want and the Jim Beam bar (not sure why you'd go to the stadium to watch the game on a TV at a bar).
The seats are pretty comfortable and the entire stadium as cup holders for your $10 beer.
The place is pretty easy to get to being right next to B/D/4 Lines.
Old Yankee Stadium had a lot of memories and little else. The sightlines were good, but the concourses were packed, bathrooms overflowed, and it took a LONG time to get to your seat. New Yankee Stadium was supposed to fix that... but it came with a price. A BIG price.
Much smaller than the old stadium and devoid of character, New Yankee Stadium is also more expensive by several degrees. It is clean, the sound is good, and it is a decent place to watch a ballgame, but for $1.5 Billion dollars (plus all the tax breaks and backroom deals), one would expect golden toilets and a semi-nude server at every seat. Yankee Legends are prominent around every corner, giving a modicum of lip-service to the past, but make no mistake: there was a chance to make this one for the ages and it couldn't quite live up to the promise.
BEER/FOOD SELECTION: Above-average, and certainly as good as Citi Field, though like that establishment, most of the choices are on the lower level.
VIEWS: Superb. Except for the bleachers, there are almost no obstructed views in the house (though the size and layout of the park make the cheap seats more expensive and further back than at the old park).
SOUND: Fantastic. As good or better than any other ballpark in the country.
If you're not a Yankees fan, this place won't overly impress you. If you are, then you will love it no matter what. Once again, it is not bad. But the Mets got something better for about half as much.
I was skeptical at first... but now truly impressed. I was so worried...
But they still have Becks on DRAFT!!!
Great beers, food, views, access, organized, etc.
Great improvements and still feels like home--it'll be homier once it gets a decade older and some more filth.
It's a nice new stadium. If the goal was to build a newer version of old Yankee Stadium that hung onto the general feel of the old place, the short right field porch, the alcohol-free bleachers, the white-picket-fence border that rings the upper exterior of the stadium, and a handful of other things, then this has to be considered somewhat of a success.
However, having recently visited both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, I was more impressed with the Mets' new digs than that of the Yankees. Both places are new, fresh and clean, without being obnoxiously shiny or distracting. Both places have a shocking array of solid food options (for a ballpark), and a way larger beer selection than has ever before been encountered at a sporting event. Both places have nice wide open concourses and ample seating most of which is reasonably accessible and offers good views of the field.
But at Yankee Stadium I felt like I was paying for the new stadium construction. Everything is at least 25% more expensive than its counterpart at Citi. I'm sure I am not the first person to say "Really? $10 for a Miller Lite?" but...
Really? $10 for a Miller Lite?
The new stadium is really nice, but it's just not Yankee Stadium to me. I felt like I was watching the Yankees on the road. I miss the old stadium a lot. I also liked Citi Field better than the new Yankee Stadium, which is really hard for me to admit to. I'm sure the House that Jeter Built will eventually grow on me, but it will take some time.
The Stadium tours aren't that great. You got to see a lot more in the old stadium. The only good things are seeing a less crowded Monument Park and the new Yankees Museum. going into the Yankees dugout was cool too. No stops were made to the visitor's clubhouse or press boxes. It's really not worth the 20 bucks per person.
Today was the saddest day in my life as a Yankee fan. Today was the day I made my first trip to "New" Yankee Stadium. My first trip to the old Yankee Stadium was 1987...and I remember the feeling of awe & sense of history I felt when I walked through the gates. In the years following...I would get that feeling every time I went back.
Today...I felt nothing. The outside of the stadium is nice...and modeled after the original stadium before the 1974 renovations. The inside of the stadium...is as cold, sterile & unremarkable as a brand new strip mall.
This was not a stadium built for baseball fans. It was built for corporations and super-rich, fair weather, celebrity fans who show up in the expensive seats...in October...with brand new pink Yankee caps.
The new stadium is stuffed to the gills with advertisements that say "LOOK....LOOK HOW MUCH HISTORY WE HAVE....THIS IS YANKEE STADIUM!!!"...whereas the old stadium simply said "You know where you are...and you know what we've done"
What I'm saying is....you're tearing down the Cathedral of Baseball.....the House that Ruth Built.....argubly the most regal of all Baseball Stadiums....and you've got $1Billion to rebuild it...and THIS is what you came up with?
Sentimentality aside...I'll get into specifics:
1.) The $9 plastic 12oz bottles of Miller Lite. There's a special place in hell for someone who tries to sell a bottle of Miller Lite for $9. The $7 hot dogs, the $8 sausage sandwiches....
2.) This place cost $1billion, is brand new...and all the cement floors are cracked already?
3.) the parking garage is atrocious! It's conveniently located across the street from the stadium...but the setup is TERRIBLE! directions & exits are not clearly marked...you get blocked in as a result of the chaos...you're forced to drive the wrong way to even begin to get out. Absolutely ridiculous.
Sorry...I love the Yanks...but this place is a slap in the face; a cold, sterile slap in the face.
I love the Yankees! They have been my favorite baseball team since I got my first Yankee shirt from my uncle when I was 4 or 5. One of the 2.
The Old Yankee Stadium... or rather the "Real" Yankee Stadium was majestic.
The History...
The Ambiance...
The Good Old Everyday New Yorker...
**The Bleecher Seats**
Everything about the place was simply magical.
Walking into the Stadium from the concessions promanade was like walking into the Colliseum in Rome as Gladiators battled to the death for Glory and Freedom...... (The price of Freedom has always been blood)
Hearing the crowd roar and the rumble of the stadium from the causeway just outside of the field built up such excitement and high-energy vibration. Upon walking through the corridor that opened up onto the field and seeing the horde of fellow Yankee fans ROARING, the gorgeous grass and dirt diamond (The same diamond the Babe, Mick, Big Lou, and Joey D graced with their seemingly super-human feats), and Memorial Park set off in the distant outfield... you had entered THE PALACE!
The new stadium courtesy of Hank Steinbrenner sucks. It is a commercial attraction rather than a New York Monument and I personally think it is a disgrace to the Yankee Legacy.
One a side note* - Citi Field is Glorious and long deserved.
This is what $1,000,000,000 buys.
Perfect...not a single flaw.
I do like this stadium a lot. Its got a great layout and organization, and little things like the improved aethetics and HD tv's are nice touches. One thing I don't like is the amount of ads everywhere you look, but it is what it is. However, I can't help but feel like the old stadium was better. Sure the new one is all shiny and polished, but it doesn't have the magic of the old stadium. Whether it can gain that through time remains to be seen, but as old as the old stadium was, I can't help get sickened that the main reason the new one was built was increased revenue from the layout (primarily luxury boxes). But even if that was the case, I have to commend them for the great job they did here.
I just got back from the Yanks sweep of the Red Sox. What a great game.
As for the Stadium, I like it a lot. Yes, I do miss the old Stadium, but the new one is quite nice. First of all, the Great Hall is awesome. I like the giant-sized pictures of the former Yankee greats, and how huge the interior is. And, the bathrooms are a lot more spacious, and there are many more urinals. I also really like the giant video system. Colors are so flawless and detailed. Lastly, it was a lot easier to get out of the Stadium then it was at the old one.
Overall, I really like the amenities and perks of the Stadium. NYY steakhouse is nicely decorated, and the food is pretty good. And, I like how the exterior looks similar to how the old Stadium looked in the 20's. Obviously, any Yankees fan should make it a point of emphasis to see a game at the Stadium.
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
I recorded the Yankee brawl with the Blue Jays. Good thing I didn't leave early. It definitely salavaged some entertainment value from a lackluster game.
It's hard to write this review without comparing to Citi Field.
Pros for Yankee Stadium:
- Live crowd and passionate fans.
- Decent beer selection.
- Cheese steaks. They give you your choice of cheese, including Cheez Whiz.
Cons for Yankee Stadium:
- Less architecturally striking than Citi Field.
- Overpriced food, even for a ball park.
- My Nathan's hot dog bun was ridiculously stale.
- No Shake Shack!
It is just a small face lift from the old stadium. Just add an over-priced restaurant (Audi) and a huge high def tv. Walking into the stadium is pretty cool, the ceiling is six stories high as if you are in the Roman Coliseum.
Like I said, just a face lift.
The new Yankee Stadium is so...shiny? It feels weird because I'm so used to the old stadium. Nonetheless, I do appreciate the HD screen where you can see every player clearly (it helps those in the nosebleed seats). I am disappointed by the fact that the new stadium is entirely plastered with advertisements.
Went to my first Yankees game at the new stadium yesterday and was blown away at how awesome of a job was done on the new digs.
Yeah, there's a corporate feel to it and it has definitely lost a touch of grit the 'house that Ruth built' but I am glad my tax dollars built such an amazing ball park. I was most certainly a little skeptical but seeing is believing. The food vendors no longer block your view and there are tons of flat screens all around so you can catch the game while walking around the stadium or on your way to your seat, etc.
The food and beverage prices could cost you as much as the GNP of a 3rd world country, but hey, it's all part of the entertainment.
I truly look forward to many more years of attending games at the New Yankee Stadium.
I have had season ticket packages to the old and new yankee stadiums, and i have to say that i love the new yankee stadium.
i've been to a few stadiums in my day...now i'm no big city lawyer type ::adjusts suspenders:: but it seems to me that people dont know what to expect in these structures anymore.
pros:
-you can see the stadium when buying items from the vendors, there are TVs everywhere so you never miss a minute of the game no matter where you are (radio in the bathrooms)
-the dining experience is crazy awesome-NYY steak? major improvement
-the seats! OMG the seats! padded, cushioned, soft even.
-you can walk around the entire stadium instead of having to make a U-turn at the bleachers like the old stadium
-ELEVATORS!
-you can enjoy a hot weather game by chillin in the mohegan sun sports bar and watching the game out of the window. (by planning ahead and purchasing tickets into this area, yeah you might complain but could you imagine the crowd of people looking to dodge the heat all at once if you didnt have to buy a ticket for this section? its more of a logistics thing than a greed thing, not to mention if you buy more stuff we get good players. shut up and buy)
-did you see the crazy amounts of food vendors?
*johnny rockets
*brother jimmys (sandwiches only)
*mikes italian deli
*carvel
*boars head deli
*triple play grill
*melissa's
*Premio
*Nathans
*Carls steaks
*Famiglia
*Martini bar
*noodle bowl
*the big apple--candy apples and stuff
*Otis Spunkmeyer--cookies and stuff
*Sushi
*Beers of the world
*Latin Corner (cuban food)
**Hard Rock Cafe
**NYY Steak
**Mogehan Sun Sports Bar
**Bleachers Cafe
**Audi Yankees Club
-The scoreboard is MASSIVE
-the history is written all over the walls and it is really cute to see little ones ask their parents who this one or that one is and they get filled in on what happened in Yankee history
-oh there's a museum and something called monument park that you have to be really early and patient to get into. =P
cons:
-this place is pretty pricey (but it's well over a billion dollar structure, and thats the price of stuff these days in the stadiums in the tri-state area...dont like it? drive to watch the nationals)
-seats are expensive!!! (uhm, i paid well under a hundred dollars per ticket for my season ticket package...also stubhub sells tickets for as low as you want to go, i've seen some tickets for sale under $20. if that is pricey then ....idk man...)
- where are the scores for the other MLB games?! (to the right of the HUGE %$% scoreboard screen :-D )
-its cold, sterile and has no character. (its new. you ever been to a newly constructed house? same ish. old="character"=run down. talk to a real estate agent, ask for a house with "character" they will point you to old houses blvd)
-there are obstructed view seats (.... i got nothin' ...this pissed me off too when i sat in this section. lol)
-drinks are expensive (pregame across the street unless you really really want one of those plastic cups)
-its not like citi field (STFU, mets suck and everyone knows it. citi field was modeled after Ebbits Field, the most depressing field in baseball well story wise. that's beyond suck. not to mention they suck as a team. jackie robinson rotunda, i'm sorry the yankees didnt need to pay homage to a player whom never was a member of their organization [zing] but we have a long list of good players who actually were yankees [zingX2] ) {there are obstructed view seats in citi as well}
that's all i can really say without blogging about this thing
It is really frustrating that crazy Steinbrenner insists upon $2500 seats behind homeplate that never sell out. I came here with friends hoping to just get some cheap seats but we found out that the cheapest onces available were $325. F that! We ended up "getting" $90 tickets around the 5th inning for $30 each so it worked out. No one scored before the 6th inning anyway and it ended up being a great time. I enjoyed my $9 beers and $5 slice of intensely greasy pizza.
I appreciate the fact that there are compost bins next to the trash bins and the recycling bins but no one knows how to use that and people just throw all their trash wherever which is useless. Nice try though Yanks.
The first time I watched the Yankees (and even baseball) was when I was a little boy and I heard my grandfather shouting. Being alarmed and curious I strolled into his room and he was mouthing off at the TV. I quietly took a seat on the floor as I didn't want him to direct his shouting at me. He continued his shouting occasionally jumping up and down. After he noticed I was there, he started talking to me like I knew what baseball was. Of course I had no idea what he was talking about but I just nodded my head and watched. Strikes, Balls, Homeruns, ERA, etc...what was my grandfather talking about?
Fast forward to present day, after learning the game of baseball and being a Yankees fan for well over two decades I knew I had to buy tickets when I saw there would be a subway series the same weekend I would be in town . Even more exciting was the Mets ace pitcher Johann Santana was slated to start the only day I would be able to watch a game. Some of the highlights:
* Stadium: Every stadium has their own distinctive feature, AT&T Park has McCovey Cove, Fenway the Green Monster, Oriole Park the B&O Warehouse, and Dodger Stadium the LA smog. For this $1.5 billion stadium, the distinctive feature is the frieze that crowns the upper deck and is meant to evoke memories of the original Yankees stadium. The field dimensions are also exactly the same as the original stadium at LF 318', LC 399', Center 408', RC 385', RF 314'.
* Teams: For 2009, the Yankess and Mets boast the highest payrolls in the MLB, ranking 1st and 2nd respectively at $201 million and $147 million. Both rosters feature all-stars and future hall of famers. So even though I paid more than double the face value for my ticket, I still felt I got my money's worth as we only have the privilege to watch these players play over a specific span of years.
* Food: The food here is great, the only thing is it's expensive so prepared to spend if you want to eat and drink. At $11 a pint, I slowly and strategically drank my 4 Heinekens over the 9 innings. (http://static.px.yelp....). There are too many food options to list here, but I just had a Nathan's foot-long hot dog and garlic fries. (http://static.px.yelp....) (http://static.px.yelp....)
* Yankees Museum: Showcase of their championship trophies, hall of fame memorabilia, and a "ball row" of signed baseballs from Yankee legends. For a great picture, they also have a single Yankees locker where fans enter their name in a computer and have it displayed on the name plaque above the locker.
* Yankees Team Store: Just in case you still have money left over from the food and drinks. The stadium has several retail stores that offer a ginormous selection of Yankees merchandise including official Yankees memorabilia, jerseys, bats, and other merchandise.
* Great Hall: This is located between the exterior wall and interior structure and is a open-air concourse that features huge double-sided banners of 20 Yankee legends. (http://static.px.yelp....)
* Final Score: 15-0 Yankees cream the Mets.
Overall, perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Well, other than destroying the Red Sox of course.
The new Yankees Stadium is nice. It has a very open feel to it, and was never any real over congestion in any one area.
Unfortunately, like all other stadiums, it is very pricey. Where I sat was nice but nothing near special. The seats really aren't that big, and my ticket was $75. Bottled beers are $9, and large cups are $11. The only draft beer they had was Heineken. Of all beers, in this country, they only have one on draft. You can do better than that Steinbrenner. Tiny hotdogs are $6 a piece, and a large cup of fries cost me $8 (smaller than small bag of popcorn).
It is very easy to get to the stadium. Right off the 4 line.
Overall if you have the money and are obsessed with the Yankees, by all means, head to as many games as you can.
A majority of the employees are very nice people. The lady who served me my "luxury" Nathan's hotdog seemed annoyed she was working there. That old guy selling Coors Light was pretty awesome.
We had tickets to the Friday night playoff game [ bragging]. It was cold but the rain held off. Ok -- we all know that the food prices are high at the Stadium but $10 for a cup of hot chocolate ? The beer is only $9. They proof you when you buy a beer -- they should check you for sanity if you buy a $10 hot chocolate
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4/2/2009 First to Review
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Beautiful, an absolutely beautiful stadium. Went here on Saturday for a day game, and was blown away at the beauty. I love how they preseved a lot of the historic architecture while making it "new and improved".
We were lucky to have missed the rain, and quite frankly, as gloomy as the day was, the stadium itself seemed to have been shining nicely.
I cant wait to go back for an A's vs. Yankees game next year.
It's amazing in most of the way's Citi field is not but lacking where it succeeds. It is a palace of luxury and it celebrates Yankee lore at every corner and on every wall. The concourses are HUGE and in no spot is a picture of a Yankee legend not visible. The magnitude of this place is incredible, and that is where it falls short of Citi. The views are like a Football Stadium even down low where you are a good distance from the field. Citi is a much more intimate setting and you feel on top of the game. Then again you gotta pay that 1.2 billion dollar bill and that requires revenue which comes into play with 10 dollar 16 oz beers. Seriously that is insane even for NYC. Still all in all a great place to see a game or watch a movie on that insane video board.
We went for the first time yesterday. Our seats were kinda high up, along the first base line. I was fine with that. We could still see everything and it's not as steep and freaking scary up there as it was in the old ballpark.* Bonus points because we were right by the beer, the hot dogs and the best cheesesteaks I've had outside of Philly. Food was expensive, but that's to be expected. The tickets were expensive, but it was The Man's treat. It's a beautiful place to enjoy a great summer pastime.
*The first time we went to the old stadium, I had crazy visions of accidentally losing my footing while walking to my seat, and falling to my death at the umpire's feet.
I gotta say, the NY Yankees really killed it when they build this brand new stadium! It's gorgeous. I am definitely a fan of this place. I'm not a fan of $10 bottles of beer, but I'm willing to look past that because this place is so cutting edge for a baseball stadium. It's kind of a nice change from the oldness of Wrigley and the "plasticness" of the Cell down on the Southside.
Went to the new stadium for the 7/18/2009 game against Detroit. Yankshow won 2 to 1.
The new stadiums view of the field is very similar to the old stadium. You still have the view of the train through a gap in right field. The inside of the stadium has bars and the other things that are a staple in the modern ball stadiums. Prices are typical sporting event prices - $11.00 for a Guinness. They do have wine and cocktails but you cant take them to the seats, you have to stay at the bar to drink them (why?!).
The Jumbotron is the highest large format screen I have ever seen - if for nothing else you should make a trip to view that monitor (if you are into gadgets). Check my pics for a view from the 3rd base line seats.
I travel a lot and in those travels i do a lot of major sporting events at almost every venue. This is hands down the nicest stadium for any sports teams in the US (Dolphin Stadium is a close 2nd).
The food, ammenities, stores, and best of all field is designed amazing. Even when it rained there was enough cover for the packed house to move under covers and for everyone to enjoy the game. Its literally on top of the old stadium.
1) The old stadium is not being demolished completely, it is being turned into little league fields and the city is pumping tons of money into this. Nice job !
2) Whoever said this stadium doesnt sell out must have gone on an off night. We got tickets outside for front row 3rd base seats for 50 bucks each. If you want to pay 300 bucks then buy them from the Yankees / Stub Hub. Scalpers just like the old stadium are everywhere and reasonable. "Dont play with me" --- repeat that to the scalpers until the price is closer to what you want.
There once was PR girl in Midtown,
who had on her face a big frown
So her friend, Becca S.,
Herself a bit stressed,
Said, "Don't be down; let's see baseball uptown!"
To The Stadium they headed sans fear,
Paid $11 for each fancy beer,
Their team lived up to the hype,
Looking hot in pinstripes,
"Jeter, hit it here!" they shouted with cheer.
They won big, 'twas like old Yankee lore,
The girls screamed each time the boys scored,
After hot dogs were tried, and many cheese fries
You can be sure, they'll be back soon for more!
They ate, they drank, the Yanks won,
The evening was awesome - incredibly fun!
This, k rey knew, would be her two hundredth review
Far from done - bring on two hundred and one!
A friend won her CEO's tickets so we were 18 rows from 3rd base. Getting to 3rd has never been so easy, or pleasurable!
This is the way baseball should be watched. The seats are cushiony and plush, a waitress takes your order and delivers beer and snacks, and everything is brand spanking new.
I guess it is to be expected that the food and drink were outrageously expensive. $21 for two Michelob Ultra. $17 for two puny Nathan's hot dogs.
The weather could not be more perfect, the Yankees dominated the A's, and Disco Stu looked awesomely sharp on the big screen. It was also very cool to see the subway go past the opposite side of the field.
Just one question for y'all, what would be your "at-bat" song?
This brand new stadium, which I personaly refer to as "the house that Jeter built" is a stadium that has set new standards for baseball stadiums. Sure, it also cost 1.5 billion dollars BUT they were well spent. It's an absolutely phenomenal sports venue that isn't just a ball park but more of a baseball experience. An aura for all Yankees fans around which they can easily unite. The venue itself is bigger than the previous one and features much more than seats and a field. It also has wide hallways where shops, restaurants, bars and stands make their way; almost like a mix between a baseball stadium and a football stadium.
The seats are comfortable although the upper deck ones can take quite a while to get to. But that's ok, it's all worth it. And the giant jumbotron is absolutely splendid. I mean it. It's big and crisp in it's high definition goodness. They kept some of the previous key features of the old ball park, notably "Monument Park" which is in the outfield under the restaurant. Other than that, the amenities are better, especially when it comes to the food they offer there. The lines are quick to.
They did such a good job that I got over the old stadium much quicker than I thought I would. Love it and cannot wait to return in the near future!
By complete and total chance I ended up making my maiden voyage out to the new stadium tonight. A friend got free tickets and we went. Fortunately, they ran a clinic against the Rangers, and that was very gratifying.
About the new stadium, first the positive:
1. Nice wide walkways that manage crowds nicely.
2. Decent food selection.
3. The jumbotron and big scoreboard are nice.
4. Numerous means of egress (yes, I wanted to be a fireman when I was a kid).
The negative:
1. $1.5 BILLION (!!!), mostly taxpayer money, was spent on that stadium, and it's fairly generic. I wanted to walk into a temple and it was really pretty blah. Furthermore, as it was built with taxpayer money, why is it somehow we're letting the Steinbrenners find every possible way to fleece fans? It's actually quite disgusting.
2. Food and drink prices are exorbitant. I expect them to be high at ball games, but $6 for a freakin' hotdog is way the f*ck out of bounds. $5 for a Pepsi is also ridiculous.
2a. Ticket prices are also ridiculous, but this is well-known by this point. Still shameful.
3. It's gouge, gouge, gouge at every turn. They're selling inaugural season swag that is just absurd. Prime retarded swag example: DIRT from the new stadium encased in lucite. DIRT. That's soil, terra firma, D-I-R-T. One more time for the home audience: they want YOU to pay for DIRT. And you know what? I'm sure there are people that are dumb enough to do it.
4. They're selling every possible piece of the old stadium off. I know this is probably typical, but it just feels like used car sales.
5. Cotton Eye Joe. This is one Yankee Stadium recent tradition I can not fathom. IT IS RETARDED. Down south I could understand this, but this is NOO YAWK, not freakin' Georgia. GET RID OF THAT STOOPID song. Gawd. Oh yeah, and that freakin' lunkhead in the straw hat that plays Joe whose gnarly visage they project all over the dang jumbotron. Out, OUT, I say. GET THEE TO A NUNNERY!
6. Kate Smith and "God Bless America" need to be ejected too. It was fine right after 9/11 when we needed to cling to the flag, but now it's just gratuitous.
7. All the gouging and phony-baloney marketing there made me feel like I needed a shower after I left.
I absolutely can not understand all the gushing over this new park. They moved the monuments from their original spot, when I'd heard they were going to leave monument park where it was. They left the field where Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris (and on and on) played. This is fundamentally wrong. You carpetbaggers can say whatever you want, but there is something to be said for TRADITION. Move back to freakin' Iowa or California or wherever else you came from where they don't give a shit about that sort of stuff. YEAH!!
Two stars. That's all you get, you greedy Steinbrenner f*cks. You're lucky I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Yankee fan, otherwise I'd have to jump ship to those freaks out in Queens.
Beautiful stadium. We had great seats in section 211 - shady on a sunny September afternoon. Everything was new, clean and well thought out! They sold a lot of food (to us and everyone else) at the expensive prices, but as I was sitting there I thought, 'couldn't they sell a LOT more food if they just lowered the prices a little bit??' I'd like to try the Mohegan Sun bar next time.
This stadium is beautiful. No matter your position on Yankee baseball, any sports fan in the world knows of its place in MLB history while tourists flock the stadium year after year, some who don't even know the game itself. That was the old Yankee stadium.
The new one retains the essence of its predecessor while capturing the new and sophisticated look of a 21st century sports venue. There is nothing like this place in the world, most visitors would agree. As a loyal mets fan of the last decade, I would even concede that even the new Citi Field bears little qualities worth comparing. It is simply the finest place to play baseball.
And though it's completely irrelevant, go Mets.
