New York Yankees

Visiting from California and purchased tickets for the wrong night! Sent to customer service and exchanged for the correct night. Great service, helpful, professional & courteous! Way to go Yankees, but I am still a Dodger fan first!

Doesn’t have the same mystique as the old stadium, but you really can’t complain about the amenities here.

I was never really the die hard Yankees fan but I will admit that the New York Yankees are the brand for baseball.
You go to Europe, people have heard of Babe Ruth and the Yankees. They wear Yankee hats. Enough said.

Finally got to check out the new stadium. I will say that the commute from our hotel was only a subway ride away, no transfers required. Long lines to enter because bags had to be checked. It was 4^th of July weekend, so maybe they were being a little more cautious. It is big and beautiful and much more open than the old stadium. Great food selections but my food was not even warm so I prayed I would not get sick.
I was surprised that with the amount of money this stadium cost to build, there are obstructed view seats. Putting TV screens on the wall really does not fix the problem, especially with sun reflection (as we all know from trying to take photos with our cell phones).
Ticket prices are steep and spacing for comfort stations is a little on the far side, especially since this is a new stadium. However, at least I can say I have now been to both the old and new Yankee Stadiums.

Being born and raised in the 80s and witnessing the Mets rise to be the king of the New York sports scene, Don Mattingly was the only thing worth boasting about if you were a Yankees fan. Unfortunately, the logo was probably the only thing you can hang your hat on during that decade. However, with a legacy of winning that is unmatched by any other sports franchise in America, the mid 1990s represented a golden era for Yankees fans that maybe only the Celtics fans in the 1960s and Chicago Bulls fans in the 1990s can relate to.
Four championships in five years between 1996 and 2000, and seven appearances in the World Series between 1996 and 2009, Yankees fans have been very lucky to experience so many highs (along with a few crushing defeats at the hands of the Diamondbacks and Red Sox) in recent times. For the fans who would not even bother to use Unilocal for anything, they probably got to witness the greatness of Babe Ruth, Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson and others. For Generation X, we were privileged to have our Fab Five in Jeter, Pettitte, Rivera, Williams, and Posada who were brought up in the Yankees farm system and became Hall of Fame worthy players that created the latest Yankees Dynasty along with the late owner George Steinbrenner.
If baseball is going to give up its mantle as the national pastime in America (to professional football), we can appreciate that fact that the Yankees has kept baseball at the forefront of the New York sports scene for all these years. Let’s Go Yankees!

I could not have said this any better than Joanna did — «…tradition starts you off in the world with your first pair of pinstripes. You born into the family, you get pinstripes. Plain and simple. It’s a religion, it’s a way of life, Being a Yankees fan IS life!»
Well said, I agree 100%.
I grew up in the Bronx and used to take the subway to the games. For me, it started off with the great Yankee teams of the 1960’s. Not only Mickey and Roger and Whitey, but our personal favorites, Marshall Bridges, Bobby Richardson, Elston Howard, Hector Lopez, Tom Tresh and everyone else.
The years rolled on, the decades changed, the teams in the league changed, but the Yankees and my feelings for them never wavered. Are you old enough to remember the lean years of the late 60’s –the Horace Clark/​Jerry Kenney years? Lean times with an occasional star like Bobby Murcer or Mel Stottlemyre?
Then the Steinbrenner rebirth and the dynasty of the late 1970’s that saw Munson and Roy White and Craig Nettles and Reggie and Catfish. The world championships were so sweet.
Then there was 20 years of so-​so ball, until the Joe Torre era, a new generation of heroes, and a new dynasty. Paul O’Neil, The «Core Four», Jeter, Bernie, Jorge, and the great Mariano.
I watch just about every game and when I’m in the car I listen to John and Suzyn. I always have to watch or listen.
It’s in my DNA, I guess.

There are no words thorough enough to describe the love and experience you have at the stadium.
I started the tradition early with my son and he is a committed fan for life.
We are travelling to all of the ballparks slowly, but surely. However, not one can replace the love that you have for the Yankees and the stadium.

The Yankees are a great team and have the richest history in baseball (and I’m not talking payroll). Granted I’m a Yankee fan but regardless they are still one of the best teams to follow and watch. When you go to a Yankee game, it really is a unique and fun experience. They typically have a good team and do well and it’s always more fun when they win but again it’s just a memorable time being at a Yankee game.

I’ve been to many yankee games, and love the new stadium. I’m a HUGE Yankee fan, and think they are the pride of NY sports.
Every time I go to the game I have a great time.
For 2015, I don’t feel Beltran, McCann, headley, drew, gregorious, ellsbury (whose not the same as he was in boston) and aging players Teixeira, a-​rod, and sabathia are the recipe for success. but I still love watching the Yanx and going to games.

The house of legends… what’s not to love at Yankee stadium except that red Sox fans have the nerve to pay us a visit. The food is and drinks are awesome the crowd at Yankee stadium will keep you coming Back for more. After all we do have rings. Lets go Yankees…

For the Yankee Brand 4 stars. Still one of the best known franchises in all the world. You can travel anywhere and see someone wearing Yankee paraphernalia. With the emergence of the YES network the brand is even stronger and the rich get richer. Heck, they even built their own stadium with private funds, and is privately owned by the Steinbrenner family which is a rarity in baseball.
Current state of affairs, 2 stars. With the recent retirement of Derek Jeter there is really no link to the past of homegrown talent. Around here when he would come to bat, you would hear the «Voice of God» (Bob Sheppard) announcing «Now batting #2, Derek Jeter, #2». Rebuilding? If the Boss was still around he wouldn’t allow it.
On a personal note, some of the best memories of my young life was going to Old Timers Day at the old Yankee Stadium. With my brother, father and grandfather. When it used to be Yankee Old Timers against the rest of the league. Then after that day’s game you were allowed to walk on the warning track and exit the Stadium by Monument Park to catch the 4 train. Memories that will last a lifetime.
Enjoy them while they are down. Sooner or later they be back on top and dominating the game once again (hopefully).

Yankees suck.

LOVE!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Born and Bred New Yorker who’s family tradition starts you off in the world with your first pair of pinstripes. You born into the family, you get pinstripes. Plain and simple. It’s a religion, it’s a way of life, Being a Yankees fan IS life!
I sometimes feel as if I’m cheating on the old stadium and the countless memories and notorious Yankees historical moments but the new stadium is cool. Steakhouse is pretty bomb and while I had season tickets, I got a gift certificate to dine here and it’s a great alternative to typical baseball stadium food. Great representation of NY food (Nathan’s and sausage and pepper stands and Brooklyn Brewery).
Visited the new stadium a bunch of times (holler at the Jack Daniels Bar and season ticket suites! Checked in to attend Derek Jeter’s last home game at Yankees Stadium. Love them or hate them, he’s a class act in baseball and is another great Yankees moment I got to witness in person and will never forget for as long as I live on this god given earth.
NEW YORK YANKEES! Love them or Hate them, 27 World Championships and counting…

This years team leaves a lot to be desired. They just can’t hit a ball on a consistent basis…
Otherwise…
When the Stadium was across the street it was first known as the «House that Ruth Built». Then in the early 70s it became known as the «House that Lindsay Remodeled». Then in 2009 they moved it across the street where it became the «House that George Built». Now do not get me wrong I am a life long Yankees fan. I grew up four blocks from the Stadium in the 50s. I saw Mantle, Maris, Berra, Martin, Rizzuto, Nettles, Gossage, Guidry and now Jeter and his teams. I think I like the new Stadium much better than the old one. It now looks like the original House that Ruth Built and not some remodeled makeover.
Wow sounds great right? Now you wanna go to a game? Ya wanna take the whole family? OK, depending on whether you can find affordable seats IF you can find any seats at all that you can afford. Be prepared to spend a lot of money. It may be cheaper to take the family to Disney World.
OK, you’ve managed to buy your way into the Stadium. If you live in the city, DO NOT DRIVE THERE. The NYC subway gets you there quickest and with less hassle. The last time we took our car there, it took over an hour to get out of the $ 25 (now $ 35) garage. The subway gets me home in 45 minutes. Get there about 2 hours before game time. You can visit Monument Park and the Yankees Museum. Then take a stroll around the different levels to see the many food options that are now available. You are allowed to bring your own food and beverages into the Stadium. No bottles and all beverages must be unopened. If it fits into a 16×16×8 bag, MLB rules allow you to bring it in. I always bring my own food and beverages. You can also buy bags of peanuts, snacks and drinks from the many stores on 161^st Street. You can buy Yankees souvenirs inside the Stadium but they are cheaper at the many shops along River Ave. near the Stadium.
Now depending on what year you are reading this your team may vary.

Tip for the Malibu Deck: it’s not worth the price. Burgers are charcoal briquettes, and there are almost no seats (especially when selfish people «save» them). Just get tickets for the seats and buy better food for a lower total price.
Now, as for The Stadium, while the old place has long since been razed, this place does pay a lot of respect to the team’s history. In many ways it’s like a trip to Disney but, much like Disney, you need to have deep pockets to really enjoy all the attractions.
*Humblebrag warning* I usually sit in the 100s where you have people coming to your seat to take food orders, and the seats are cushioned so a long game doesn’t leave you with a sore spine. The food court behind these seats is tremendous with so many goodies to pick from. You get a very different feel from sitting in the upper tier (300s and 400s). Granted, the climb is not as steep, and you really don’t feel like you’re going to roll down the stairs and fall over as you’re descending, but the seats are rough on old bones. The food court is somewhat more limited – carts and Papa John’s seem to predominate – and it feels a bit more sterile. I was with some great friends, so it was still a fun game (though losing to Toronto hurt), but knowing what I know now about the Malibu Deck and the relative value, I’m going to stick to the lower levels.
Of course it’s not all bad. Just being in The Stadium makes memories to last a lifetime and there are bound to be many, many more games with me and the family.

Let’s go Yankeeees! Must go. The new stadium is impressive, easy to get to and a must go at least once even if you are not a baseball fan

Went to the new stadium, beautiful! Had a good time. The security is quick to stop any rowdy fans, maybe a little too strict. But I understand to stop issues before they escalate. Met cool people sitting around us. Had really awesome chicken sliders and garlic fries! I hear the stadium is easier to navigate in vs. the old stadium. But we had troubles finding our seat. Wouldn’t have minded some more signs to the 200. Felt like it was either 100 or 300.
Groupon had a deal on seats so we got ours at a great price.

A team with years of tradition and history — proud fans and loud fans all together. One of the best parts — no names on the team jerseys, everyone plays for the team, no one member is greater than that.
Yes, they’ve fielded better teams in the past, watched them as I grew up with home-​grown talent winning the pennant, and today often just buying up free agents and spending money willy-​nilly, but one thing is for certain — when I talk about the Yankees even abroad, people know who they are, for better or worse.
Nice touch, too, doing the player introductions with the Star Wars Empire Strikes Back theme at a recent game.

Went to a Yankees game at the new stadium this summer! A friend’s father has these EXCELLENT (see pictures) season tickets for seats like 8 rows from the field! It was so amazingly fun. Best part, tickets were freeee!
I remember the beers being very expensive. My recommendation: have some in the parking lot before hand and it doesn’t hurt so bad … ie: no clue how much they cost. Just — fun. Do it.

First time in the new stadium. We got good seats, field level (I think that’s good right?). It was fun, there were ppl around taking our orders and bring it to us and we were able to watch them game fairly clearly… Bathroom was close by and clean and section 110 is right in front of the entrance from across be st from subway station, score so close!!!
The only caveat, we didn’t know you can’t bring your laptop in, so i had to bring it back to the UES and come back to the stadium! you’d think it’s fine since there are ppl that come right after work, from the office. oh well