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Yankee Stadium

New York Yankees · New York, USA

Major League Baseball baseball ballpark active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
New York Yankees
Capacity
52,325
Year Built
2009
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium stands as a legendary pilgrimage site for baseball fans, where you can experience America's pastime in the home of the most storied franchise in Major League Baseball. Located in the Bronx, this modern cathedral of sports captures the spirit of New York's rich baseball heritage while offering state-of-the-art amenities and unforgettable game-day atmosphere. Whether you're watching the pinstriped Yankees or catching a soccer match with New York City FC, the electric energy and deep sense of tradition make this venue an essential stop for any sports enthusiast visiting New York City.

Historic moments
1923
Yankee Stadium Opening Day
74,200 attendance
Other
1927
Jack Dempsey vs Jack Sharkey Boxing Match
75,000 attendance
Other
1956
Don Larsen Perfect Game - World Series Game 5
64,519 attendance
Other
1958
NFL Championship Game (Giants vs Colts)
64,185 attendance
Other
1965
Pope Paul VI Mass
80,000 attendance
Other
1976
Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton Boxing Match
30,298 attendance
Other
2008
MLB All-Star Game
55,632 attendance
Other
2009
Yankee Stadium Final Game (Original Stadium)
54,610 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 20p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p