Legends Hospitality is the exclusive provider of concessions and catering services at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees and Legends Hospitality work together to promote the responsible use of alcohol.
The Yankees prohibit anyone from bringing alcohol into the Stadium. Anyone who deliberately conceals alcohol while attempting to enter the Stadium will be denied entry without refund and will face possible arrest and/or revocation of season tickets and/or future ticket privileges. Those who are or appear to be impaired will be denied entry without refund. Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from the Stadium.
Proof of Identification
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Proper identification is required of all Guests and must be presented, regardless of age, to purchase any alcoholic beverage.
Attempting to use fraudulent identification, purchasing alcohol for a minor or any Guest who has been denied alcohol service, and/or attempting to purchase or possessing alcohol as a minor will result in immediate ejection without refund and possible arrest and/or revocation of season tickets and/or future ticket privileges.
Proof of Identification
Soccer Matches
For games on Monday through Sunday, alcohol sales in the following areas begin when gates open: Yankees Premium-area bars, lounges and clubs; the Club Suite; Luxury and Party Suites; the Audi Yankees Club; the Pepsi Lounge; the Great Hall Landing; concessions stands and portable carts. The sale of alcohol in all areas will end at the 70th minute of the match.
A designated driver program is available at all New York City FC home matches to Guests of legal drinking age who pledge not to drink alcohol and to serve as a designated driver. For more information, please visit a Guest Relations Booth or Kiosk.
For guests' convenience, automated teller machines (ATMs) are at the following locations:
Great Hall: Adjacent to the Guest Relations and Ticket Sales Booth, near Gate 6
Field Level: Section 127B-128
Main Level: Sections 214A and 222
Terrace/Grandstand Level: Sections 313, 320C and 330-331 (only when the Terrace and Grandstand Level are open)
Bleachers: Section 237
Service animals for Guests with disabilities are permitted. All other animals are prohibited.
Only MLB-compliant bags - presently soft-sided and 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches or smaller - and small soft-sided personal items will be admitted. MLB-compliant bags and personal items are subject to a physical search and/or X-ray screening.
Recognizing that Yankee Stadium is a facility for sports, concerts, college/high school graduations and similar events, banners, flags, posters, apparel, headwear, footwear, adornments, etc., that in the sole and absolute discretion of Yankee Stadium management are determined to (a) be detrimental to the experience of a person or interfere with his or her or their enjoyment of an event, (b) lead to or encourage any controversy (other than cheering for a particular sports team), disruption or violence of any kind, (c) be offensive, indecent or obscene, (d) threaten, taunt, abuse, intimidate or harass a person including, but not limited to on account of that person’s race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, or (e) be otherwise inappropriate, are prohibited from being brought into, worn or displayed anywhere within Yankee Stadium or on Babe Ruth Plaza, or the sidewalks between River Avenue, 164th Street and Jerome Avenue and Yankee Stadium. Anyone violating the foregoing policy will immediately be ejected from Yankee Stadium.
Empty, reusable, non-glass water bottles that do not exceed 24 oz in size are permitted. Unopened soft-sided single-serve containers of nonalcoholic beverages (e.g., small milk cartons or juice boxes), and clear, factory-sealed plastic bottles of water 1 liter in size or smaller are also permitted in Yankee Stadium. Cans or glass bottles are prohibited. Exceptions are made for Guests with medical needs and for glass baby bottles at the sole and absolute discretion of Yankee Stadium management.
Single-frame flash photography is permitted as are extended-length zoom lenses provided they do not interfere with the match or event, or other Guests' enjoyment of the match or event. Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, mono/tripods and other professional camera equipment, video cameras and any other equipment designed for the sole purpose of video and/or audio recording are not permitted. Guests are not permitted to transmit and/or stream or aid in transmitting and/or streaming any account, description, picture, video, audio, reproduction or other information about any matches, matches or events. Any Guests attempting to do so face immediate ejection without refund and/or possible revocation of season tickets and/or future ticket privileges.
To reduce and avoid contact between cash and food/retail handling, all Yankee Stadium retail food and beverage locations will be cashless and will only accept credit/debit cards, advanced purchases, and touchless payments. Additionally, mobile ordering and pick up through Uber Eats will be available at select stands on the Field, Main and Terrace Levels. For Guests who wish to pay with cash, cash conversion stations (e.g., reverse ATM machines) will be available in the Great Hall at Section 110, at Section 128, at Section 223 and at Section 320C, issuing no-fee, prepaid debit cards starting at $1 minimum denomination. The prepaid debit card can be used at any food or retail location inside the Stadium. Any remaining funds left on the prepaid debit card can be used anywhere that Mastercard is accepted.
Children who are 3 years old and younger and less than 30 inches tall do not need a ticket for entry; however, the child must sit on an adult's lap during the match without obstructing the view of other Guests. This policy may vary for other events.
Full service concession stands are available around the Stadium concourse. Below is a list of options available at Yankee Stadium. For more information on these locations, please visit http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/ballparks/stadium\_maps.jsp?c\_id=nyy
For Guests' convenience, Mastercard, American Express and Visa are accepted at merchandise stores and kiosks, at permanent concessions stands and at portable concessions carts throughout the Stadium. Mastercard is the preferred card of the Yankees and is welcome wherever credit cards are accepted.
Please see the Guide for Guests with Disabilities.
Guests who refuse to follow the direction of NYCFC or Yankee Stadium Team Members* or who do not comply with these rules or the MLS Fan Code of Conduct face ejection without refund, and may possibly face arrest and prosecution for a possible violation of New York City ordinance.
*Please note that Yankee Stadium Team Members are not necessarily employees of the Yankees. All those who work in the Stadium and provide services to guests are referred to as "Team Members" even though they may not be employed by the Yankees or NYCFC. This includes but is not limited to staff members or security of New York City FC.
There are 16 public elevators to help Guests navigate Yankee Stadium:
Should there be an immediate need to evacuate Yankee Stadium, Guests will be given instructions via, to the extent available, the public-address/open-caption systems and high-definition televisions in the concourses. Guests are encouraged to:
Additional Information
Metal detectors are located at all Stadium gates. Once Guests have been screened and have had their MLB-compliant bag - and small soft-sided personal item - checked, they will have their ticket scanned. Yankee Stadium management strongly urges all Guests to budget additional time for entry into the Stadium when planning their visits.
Before proceeding through metal detectors, Guests will be required to remove cellphones, cameras and any large metal objects from their pockets and place them in a small plastic container, which will be visually inspected along with their MLB-compliant bag and small soft-sided personal item, by security personnel at a screening table alongside the metal detector. Only MLB-compliant bags - presently soft-sided and 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches or smaller - and small soft-sided personal items will be admitted. MLB-compliant bags and personal items are subject to a physical search and/or X-ray screening. A Guest's belongings will remain in proximity to the Guest throughout the screening process, and the Guest can pick up his or her belongings at the end of the screening table once he or she has proceeded through the metal detector. Presently, the removal of belts, jackets and shoes is not required.
Pursuant to MLB requirements, all Guests, including children, must be screened. Infants and toddlers may be carried through the metal detectors; those children who are able to walk may be asked to walk through on their own. Those Guests who choose not to or who are unable to go through a walk-through metal detector have the option of being manually checked with a hand-held metal detector or a physical pat-down.
If the device detects items that require further inspection, Guests will be directed to the side, where they will be screened via a hand-held metal detector or physical pat-down. When the items in question are discovered, Guests will be asked to present them for further inspection. Any item or property that could affect the safety of the Stadium, its occupants or its property shall not be permitted into the Stadium. Yankee Stadium management reserves the right to prohibit or require removal of any items at its sole and absolute discretion. Any person that could affect the safety of the Stadium, its occupants or its property shall be denied entry.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Guests may not carry/bring the following items into Yankee Stadium:
Such items will be prohibited from being brought into the Stadium. There is no storage area for any items at Yankee Stadium. Guests arriving by public transportation should take particular care not to bring any prohibited items, as no exceptions will be made.
There are two escalator banks at Yankee Stadium: one adjacent to the Team Store behind home plate in the Great Hall and one adjacent to the Guest Relations and Ticket Sales Booth, located near Gate 6 in the Great Hall. Please be advised that escalators may be turned off and/or reversed during the course of the match., Please note that elevators are available as an alternate means of getting around.
While on Yankee Stadium property, Guests must at all times (a) comply with (i) this Yankee Stadium Guest Code of Conduct, (ii) the Yankee Stadium Policies and Procedures, (iii) any other rules issued by the New York Yankees and/or any other applicable event organizer or governing body with respect to a particular event and (iv) applicable law; and (b) follow the direction of Yankee Stadium Team Members* and any public law enforcement official (“Law Enforcement Official”), including, but not limited to the New York City Police Department.
Guests who do not comply with the foregoing in any way face immediate ejection and revocation of season tickets and/or future ticket privileges without refund, and may also be in violation of applicable law, resulting in possible arrest and prosecution. Non-compliance shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the Yankees or any Law Enforcement Official, as applicable.
Special rules, policies and procedures may also apply and be enforced at a specific event. Yankee Stadium management reserves the right to change or modify any Yankee Stadium rule, policy or procedure without notice.
To help maintain an enjoyable environment, the following guidelines have been established:
The following actions are prohibited:
Additionally, Guests must not throw soccer balls back onto the field.
For the safety of every Guest, all persons specifically consent to and are subject to metal detector and physical pat-down inspections prior to and following entry. Any item or property that could affect the safety of Yankee Stadium, its occupants or its property shall not be permitted into Yankee Stadium. Any person that could affect the safety of Yankee Stadium, its occupants or its properties shall be denied entry.
Guests are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests. The Yankees maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding any Guest who violates the Yankee Stadium Guest Code of Conduct. All Guests must comply with the Yankee Stadium Guest Code of Conduct. Any Guest who does not will be subject to ejection without refund and revocation of season tickets and/or future ticket privileges and may also be in violation of New York City ordinances, resulting in possible arrest and prosecution.
The Yankees strive for a championship team on and off the field and to be a superlative host for all events that occur at Yankee Stadium, and thank Guests in advance for complying with the Guest Code of Conduct. Take pride in Yankee Stadium and enjoy the event.
Yankee Stadium Team Members are Available to HelpEnsure the Best Possible Experience for Guests.
Guests are encouraged to report any security or guest relations issue to the nearest Yankee Stadium Team Member, or Guests can confidentially text the issue by texting SOS NYY to 848-261 (message and data rates may apply), and a Yankee Stadium Team Member will respond.
Emergency medical personnel and ambulances are at Yankee Stadium during all NYCFC matches and events. There are three first-aid locations:
Automated external defibrillators are located at various points throughout the Stadium, and designated medical personnel have been trained and certified to use them. Guests in need of medical assistance should notify security personnel or the nearest Yankee Stadium Team Member** or go to the nearest first-aid station. Roving medical personnel are also available throughout the Stadium.
*Only when the Terrace and Grandstand Level are open
**Please note that Yankee Stadium Team Members are not necessarily employees of the Yankees. All those who work in the Stadium and provide services to guests are referred to as "Team Members" even though they may not be employed by the Yankees or NHL. This includes but is not limited to staff members or security of New York City FC.
Guests are permitted to bring food into Yankee Stadium for individual consumption. Items such as apples and oranges must be sliced or sectioned. Clear factory-sealed plastic bottles of water, 1 liter in size or smaller, are also permitted.
Yankee Stadium has five gate locations for entry and exit:
Gates will open 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the match.
Guests can confidentially text security and guest relations questions and concerns by texting SOS NYY to 848-261 (message and data rates may apply).
Yankee Stadium has two Guest Services locations staffed with representatives who can help assist you during the match.
In addition, Guest Relations Ambassadors are at Yankee Stadium to assist Guests in having a safe, enjoyable experience. The Stadium's two Guest Relations Booths are open during matches and select events to assist Guests with questions and address any needs they may have. The booths are located adjacent to Gate 6 in the Great Hall and on the Field Level at Section 128. Guest Relations Kiosks and Guest Relations Ambassadors are also available in and around the Stadium.
In the event a child or group member becomes separated from his or her group, the Guest will be escorted to the Yankee Stadium Lobby, adjacent to Gate 2. Guests looking for a lost child or group member should locate a Yankee Stadium Team Member and go directly to the Yankee Stadium Lobby. Guest Relations provides complimentary wristbands for parents or group leaders who wish to "tag" their children or group members with their seat location. Parents and group leaders may get wristbands at Guest Relations Booths and Kiosks throughout the Stadium.
Anyone wishing to turn in a found item or inquire about a lost item may do so at the Guest Relations and Ticket Sales Booth, adjacent to Gate 6 in the Great Hall, or at the Yankee Stadium Lobby, adjacent to Gate 2. To inquire via phone, please call (718) 579-4413. Lost items will be held for 30 days before being disposed of or donated to an appropriate charitable organization.
Please visit the team store locations near Gate 6 and Gate 4. For a full list of merchandise locations, please visit http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/ballparks/stadium\_maps.jsp?c\_id=nyy
A mother may nurse her child in any public location where she is comfortable. Nursing mothers seeking more discreet accommodations are welcome to use the dedicated space in the Kids Clubhouse, subject to availability.
Guests may not carry/bring the following items into Yankee Stadium:
Subway: The No. 4 train (East Side) and the D train (Sixth Avenue) make stops at the 161st Street/Yankee Stadium subway stations, located on East 161st Street and River Avenue. B train (Sixth Avenue) service is also available, but only on weekdays.
Train: Metro-North offers train service to the Stadium from anywhere in its service territory.
Bus: Several New York City transit bus lines provide service to the Stadium. The Bx6 and Bx13 buses stop at East 161st Street and River Avenue; the Bx1 and Bx2 buses stop at East 161st Street and the Grand Concourse, a short walk from the Stadium; and the BxM4 stops at the Grand Concourse and East 161st Street (northbound) and East 158th Street (southbound).
For more information on all public transportation options, please visit www.mta.info or call the MTA at 511. Please note that all public transportation options are subject to change by the MTA. We advise you to check any planned work which may affect the normal schedule.
Yankee Stadium management has made recycling and composting part of the Yankee Stadium experience and encourage all Guests to reduce, reuse and recycle. Located throughout the public concourses are receptacles with two compartments for Guests to divide their trash: one for cans and plastic bottles and one for all other items, including food waste, beverage cups, food packaging, straws, napkins and utensils.
Guests are not permitted to leave Yankee Stadium and return on the same ticket. Re-entry will be permitted only in the case of an emergency. In the event of an emergency, please see security personnel prior to exiting the Stadium.
Restrooms and accessible restrooms are located on all levels of Yankee Stadium and are equipped with baby-changing tables. Family restrooms are in the following locations:
WARNING! Soccer balls may fly into the spectator area during the event period. Serious injury can occur. Stay alert at all times including during warmups. If struck, immediately ask an Yankee Stadium Staff Member for direction to first-aid station.
WARNING! Soccer balls may fly into the spectator area during the event period. Serious injury can occur. Stay alert at all times including during warmups. If struck, immediately ask an Event employee for direction to first-aid station.
Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in Yankee Stadium. There are no designated smoking areas, and re-entry is prohibited. The use of smokeless tobacco is also prohibited. Violators will be ejected immediately without refund and may face possible revocation of season tickets and/or future ticket privileges.
For games on Monday through Sunday, alcohol sales in the following areas begin when gates open: Yankees Premium-area bars, lounges and clubs; the Club Suite; Luxury and Party Suites; the Audi Yankees Club; the Pepsi Lounge; the Great Hall Landing; concessions stands and portable carts. The sale of alcohol in all areas will end at the 70th minute of the match.
Standing or sitting in the aisles, on the ramps or in the stairways is not permitted. Sitting or standing on seat backs, standing on seats or stepping over/on seats is also prohibited.
Strollers are permitted in Yankee Stadium. Fold-up strollers should be stored under Guests' seats provided that they can be stored safely without obstructing the aisleways for other Guests. Large folding strollers and non-folding strollers should be stored at the Guest Relations and Ticket Sales Booth, adjacent to Gate 6 in the Great Hall.
Guests must have a valid suite ticket or credential to access these levels and suites.
Umbrellas are permitted in Yankee Stadium; however, an umbrella may only be used if, when open, it provides protection only to the Guest holding it and does not interfere with other Guests' enjoyment of the match or event or compromise other Guests' ability to view the match or event. Large and/or golf umbrellas are not permitted in the Stadium. Guests may be asked to close their umbrella if it is obstructing the view of other Guests.