Yankee Stadium sits at One East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 — a hub that draws fans from all five boroughs and the suburbs. Whether it’s a Tuesday night game or a weekend series, knowing the logistics before you leave home makes all the difference.
Venue Address & Gates
The stadium is located at One East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451. Four main gates serve the crowd:
- Gate 2 — Left Field (Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street)
- Gate 4 — Home Plate (East 161st Street and Macombs Dam Bridge)
- Gate 6 — Right Field (East 161st Street and River Avenue)
- Gate 8 — Center Field (River Avenue and East 164th Street)
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch for most games. Times can shift for doubleheaders, special events, or weather. Follow the Yankees on X or text (917) 809-4227 for real-time game-day gate updates.
Cheapest Legal Parking Near Yankee Stadium
The Yankees do not own or operate surrounding parking. All lots are managed by City Parking, which was granted those rights by New York City. The three recommended garages closest to the stadium are:
- Ruppert Plaza Garage — 1 Macombs Dam Park
- 161st Street Garage — 20 East 161st Street
- River Avenue Garage — 950 River Avenue
Prepaid spots must be reserved in advance. Book at cityparking.nyc/yankee-stadium/events or call (718) 588-7817 for availability and current pricing. On sold-out nights, the 164th Street Garage fills quickly and Premium Pass holders may be redirected to one of the three garages above. Walking time from any of them to the main gates is approximately 5 minutes.
Best Transit to Yankee Stadium
Subway (Fastest Option)
The 4 and 5 trains stop directly at 161 St-Yankee Stadium. Follow the exit signs — the stadium is visible the moment you emerge. This is a fully accessible trip. Walking time from the exit to the nearest gate is under 2 minutes. Because the 4 and 5 run 24 hours a day, there is no “last train” to worry about after a night game.
Metro-North Railroad
Metro-North’s Hudson Line stops at Yankees-E 153rd Street station, a 15-minute ride from Grand Central. For weekday evening and weekend games, the MTA runs special Yankee Clipper trains on the Harlem and New Haven Lines directly to Yankees-E 153rd Street. These do not run for NYCFC games or 1 p.m. weekday games. Walking time from the station to the stadium is approximately 10 minutes. Keep your ticket when you exit — agents check at the station. Use the MTA TrainTime app for current schedules and fares.
Bus
The Bx1, Bx2, Bx6, Bx13, and BxM4 all stop near the stadium. Check MTA Bronx bus schedules for specific stop locations and timing. All MTA buses are accessible.
Bag Policy & What You Can Bring
Yankee Stadium enforces an MLB-standard bag policy. Each fan may bring one soft-sided bag no larger than 16” x 16” x 8” and one smaller personal item. Backpacks are allowed if they are soft-sided and within those dimensions. All bags go through visual inspection and must fit in size-check bins without assistance.
Allowed: Handbags, clutches, totes, clear plastic grocery bags. Empty reusable non-glass water bottles (24 oz max) or clear factory-sealed plastic water bottles (1 liter max). Food for personal consumption — whole fruit like apples or oranges must be pre-sliced before entry.
Not allowed: Hard-sided bags or containers of any size, glass bottles, cans, laptops, selfie sticks, monopods and tripods, video cameras, drones, laser pens, air horns, aerosol cans, and balloons. There is no bag storage at Yankee Stadium. If you arrive with a prohibited item, it cannot enter and there is nowhere to leave it.
All guests pass through metal detectors. Remove your phone, camera, and large metal objects before the screening lane. Belts, jackets, and shoes do not need to come off.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible and aisle-transfer seats are available at multiple price points. Free Assistive Listening Devices and Sensory Kits (noise-canceling headsets and fidget toys) are available at Guest Relations Booths near Gate 6, Section 128, and Section 320C — bring a valid ID or credit card for the deposit. A dedicated Sensory Room is on the Terrace Level near Section 320C for guests who need a quiet space. The full accessibility guide is at mlb.com/yankees/ballpark/information/disabled-services.
5 Places to Eat Near Yankee Stadium Before or After the Game
- Court Deli — 96 E. 161st St. (corner of 161st and Walton Ave.), two blocks east of the stadium. Open since 1936. Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat–Sun 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Full deli menu from breakfast through dinner; Boar’s Head meats. Call (718) 993-1380.
- Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium — Gate 6, corner of 161st Street and River Avenue. Open year-round; no ticket required on non-game days. On game days, a valid game ticket is required for entry. Full bar, 15 flat-screen TVs, burgers. Happy hour runs from the 7th inning onward on game days. Weekend brunch (Sat–Sun) with bottomless mimosas, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on game days.
- Feeding Tree — Jamaican cuisine: oxtail, curry, plantains, and jerk chicken. A Bronx institution, made nationally famous after a visit from Anthony Bourdain.
- Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar — 236 E. 161st St., steps from the stadium. Cajun-inspired seafood and a full bar.
- Porto Salvo — E. 161st Street within walking distance. Italian-style dishes in a casual neighborhood setting.
Food Inside the Stadium
All concessions are cashless. Bring a credit card or use Apple Pay or Google Pay (Mastercard is the Yankees’ preferred partner). You can also order from your seat via the Uber Eats app — no extra fees, and prices match the counter. Notable 2026 options: MVP Burger (two 4-oz American wagyu patties, onion rings, tomato-bacon jam — Section 227 portable), Lobel’s USDA Prime Steak Sandwich (Sections 132, 223, 321), Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs (Sections 127, 224, 312, and throughout the stadium).
Re-Entry Policy & Restrooms
Re-entry policy is not published on the Yankees’ official site. Check with a Guest Relations representative at your gate before leaving. Guest Relations booths are located near Gate 6, Section 128, and Section 320C. A private nursing room with restrooms and changing tables is available in the Kids Clubhouse area inside the stadium.
Last Transit of the Night
The 4 and 5 trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — there is no last train to miss after a Yankees game. Metro-North adds service after events; use the MTA TrainTime app at the station to confirm your next departure. For Bronx bus connections, check your route at new.mta.info/schedules/bus/bronx before you exit the stadium so you know exactly when to head out.
For current gate times, service alerts, and game-day updates, follow @Yankees on X or check mta.info/alerts before heading out.
All facts verified against directly-fetched primary sources: mlb.com/yankees Know Before You Go (2026) | mlb.com/yankees Entry Policy | mlb.com/yankees Directions & Parking | mta.info/guides/stadiums/yankee-stadium | cafe.hardrock.com/yankee-stadium | courtdelinyc.com
