The date, August 16, is already famous in Yankees history as the same date on which Babe Ruth died 58 years ago, but in 2006, it undoubtedly took on a new meaning as the Yankees broke ground for the construction of a new stadium.
The new Yankee Stadium will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues. Yankee Stadium has held up for 84 years, surpassed only by Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.
"This new stadium will present new comforts, new features and be state-of-the-art in every way," Yankees president Randy Levine said. "It will be the most spectacular fan-friendly stadium ever built."
| Stadium Comparison | Current | New |
| Historical Date |
| Opening Day | 1923 | 2009 |
| Existing Field Dimensions Maintained |
| Field Dimensions | Left Field 318'
Left Center 399'
Center 408'
Right Center 385'
Right Field 314' | Left Field 318'
Left Center 399'
Center 408'
Right Center 385'
Right Field 314' |
| More Comfortable Seating |
| Total Seating Capacity* | 56,886 | 52,325
(Including Standing Room) |
| Seat Width | 18" to 22" | 19" to 24" |
| Legroom Between Rows | 29.5" | 33" to 39" |
| Cup Holders | N/A | Cup holders in all seating in the general seating bowl |
| Home Plate To Backstop | 72' 4" | 52' 4" |
| Private Luxury Suites | 19 | 56 |
| Party Suites** | XXX | 410 |
| Stadium Amenities for Convenience |
| Average Concourse Width | 17' | 32' |
| Concession Fixed Points Of Sale Ratio | 1 for every 260 Fans (not including portable and in-seat wait service locations) | 1 for every 172 Fans (not including portable and in-seat wait service locations) |
| Restroom Fixtures Ratio | 1 for every 89 Fans | 1 for every 60 Fans |
| Family-Style Restrooms | N/A | 12 |
| Team Stores (Square Feet) | Approximately 6,800 | Total Approximately 11,560
Main Store 5,825
Collectible/Art 1,735
Home Plate Store 2,435
Great Hall Store 1,565 |
| Dining And Lounge Options | Yankee Club
Stadium Club
Pinstripe Pub
Great Moments Room | Legends Club
2 Legends Dugout Lounges
Grill Room
Yankees Steakhouse
Membership Club
Main Level Outdoor Suite Lounge
Terrace Outdoor Suite Lounge
Martini Bar
Sports Bar
Outdoor Patio Area
Outdoor Food Court
Indoor Food Court |
| Main Video Scoreboard | 25' by 33'
25MM (Standard Def.) LED | 59' high by 101' wide
16 MM True HD LED |
| Elevators | 3 | 16 |
* The total seating capacity figures include wheelchair, aisle-transfer and companion seats.
** The Party Suites capacity figure includes wheelchair, aisle-transfer and companion seats. |
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