Yankee's Stadium
Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:19 PM
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Yankee's Stadium
We want to see the Yankee's and their stadium, but not spend a fortune. Are all seating areas allowed to "wander around"? What are the bleacher seats and why is alcohol not allowed? What would be my best option to watch parts of the game and still be able to explore the stadium? In your opinion, which is better, a day or night game? All comments will really be appreciated.
Apr 3rd, 2008, 12:19 AM
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As you may know this is the last year for Yankee Stadium, so it is worth seeing. Have you considered a tour of the stadium - info available on Yankees website (go to MLB.com and use drop down menu for team site).
During a game your wandering will be limited to various concourses, food service areas and will be hampered by crowds. Tours take you to places not open to spectators during games.
Also, if you go to game, find out what time stadium opens and get there then. You can usually watch some batting practice and do a little more wandering then.
During a game your wandering will be limited to various concourses, food service areas and will be hampered by crowds. Tours take you to places not open to spectators during games.
Also, if you go to game, find out what time stadium opens and get there then. You can usually watch some batting practice and do a little more wandering then.
Apr 3rd, 2008, 05:42 AM
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You will not be allowed to wander into the better sections if the ushers are doing their job. Let in the game if the crowd starts to leave, then it might be possible.
If you want to see the Stadium the best way to do that is the official tour. The other way to see Monument Park is to get to the Stadium as soon as it opens on game day and get in line for your turn to walk through the monuments.
If you want to see the Stadium the best way to do that is the official tour. The other way to see Monument Park is to get to the Stadium as soon as it opens on game day and get in line for your turn to walk through the monuments.
Apr 3rd, 2008, 07:11 AM
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<<What are the bleacher seats and why is alcohol not allowed? >>
These are seats in the outfield, literally "bleachers" like at an outdoor athletic fields--no individual seats--more like tiered backless benches. The location in the outfield means the seats have what many consider the worst view of the game, but does offer the opportunity to catch a home-run ball. The seats are in direct sunshine most of the day and have no protective covering in case of rain.
No alcohol is allowed because these cheapest of seats have attracted the rowdiest of crowds in the past. The closeness to the outfield often produces some interesting taunts to the outfielders on opposing teams. Here's a link to an old article (2001) that describes life in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/43820_color23.shtml
These are seats in the outfield, literally "bleachers" like at an outdoor athletic fields--no individual seats--more like tiered backless benches. The location in the outfield means the seats have what many consider the worst view of the game, but does offer the opportunity to catch a home-run ball. The seats are in direct sunshine most of the day and have no protective covering in case of rain.
No alcohol is allowed because these cheapest of seats have attracted the rowdiest of crowds in the past. The closeness to the outfield often produces some interesting taunts to the outfielders on opposing teams. Here's a link to an old article (2001) that describes life in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/43820_color23.shtml
Apr 3rd, 2008, 12:30 PM
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Having been to the Stadium many times (and going again this year), just for the record:
Beer sales end in the middle of the SEVENTH inning.
The bleachers are basically lousy seats that cut you off from the rest of the ballpark. If you buy a bleacher seat you must stay in the bleacher area and cannot visit the rest of the stadium. Fear not the stories of fights, hooliganism and other tales of deliquency you may read. The people in the bleachers are generally very nice folks and a game in the bleachers is a great and unforgettable experience. BUT, if you're limited to only one game, do what the others have said: check into an organized tour, and if that doesn't work out buy regular (non-bleacher) tickets (Upper Tier is fine), get there when the stadium opens, visit Monument Park (in the outfield) and just take a stroll around.
Here's a link from their website that can help answer a lot of your questions:
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/guide.jsp
Have fun!
Beer sales end in the middle of the SEVENTH inning.
The bleachers are basically lousy seats that cut you off from the rest of the ballpark. If you buy a bleacher seat you must stay in the bleacher area and cannot visit the rest of the stadium. Fear not the stories of fights, hooliganism and other tales of deliquency you may read. The people in the bleachers are generally very nice folks and a game in the bleachers is a great and unforgettable experience. BUT, if you're limited to only one game, do what the others have said: check into an organized tour, and if that doesn't work out buy regular (non-bleacher) tickets (Upper Tier is fine), get there when the stadium opens, visit Monument Park (in the outfield) and just take a stroll around.
Here's a link from their website that can help answer a lot of your questions:
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/guide.jsp
Have fun!
Apr 3rd, 2008, 01:03 PM
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We took the Yankee Stadium Tour in 2004.
It was a BLAST!
They did them on the weekends when the Yanks were on the road.
You got a complete tour, locker room, dugout, a walk on the field.
If you have enough time maybe take in a Thursday game before they go out of town and then tour the stadium on that Sat?
It was a BLAST!
They did them on the weekends when the Yanks were on the road.
You got a complete tour, locker room, dugout, a walk on the field.
If you have enough time maybe take in a Thursday game before they go out of town and then tour the stadium on that Sat?
Apr 3rd, 2008, 03:40 PM
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Thank all of you for your responses. We had thought of taking the tour and you pushed up to go for it. I think we'll keep our distance from the Bleacher Creatures, but get close enough to hear them 
Ellenem, the article you directed me to really made me laugh.
Ellenem, the article you directed me to really made me laugh.
Apr 3rd, 2008, 04:21 PM
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Glad you enjoyed the article.
I've been in the bleachers for a game or two, one against Boston, the Yankees' arch rivals. It was not as crazy as one might have thought it would be--pretty civil, just a few interesting chants.
I've been in the bleachers for a game or two, one against Boston, the Yankees' arch rivals. It was not as crazy as one might have thought it would be--pretty civil, just a few interesting chants.
