Alcohol Policy
Hospitality Legends and the Yankees work together to promote responsible use of alcohol. Hospitality Legends is the exclusive provider of catering and concessions services at Yankee Stadium.
Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from the stadium. Those who appear to be impaired or are visibly impaired will be denied entry without a refund. Anyone who appears to be impaired or is visibly impaired may face possible arrest, revocation of future ticket privileges and/or season tickets, and will be denied entry without a refund. Anyone who deliberately conceals alcohol while attempting to enter the stadium will be prohibited by the Yankees from bringing alcohol into the stadium.
Proof of Identity.
Guests of all ages must present proper identification to consume or purchase any alcoholic beverage, regardless of their age. Guests must be at least 21 years old to consume or purchase alcoholic beverages.
Attempting to purchase alcohol or use fraudulent identification to purchase alcohol will result in the immediate revocation of season tickets and/or possible arrest, and the future ticket privileges and/or refund will be denied without the possibility of immediate ejection for any Guest who has been found in possession of alcohol as a minor or has attempted to purchase alcohol as a minor.
Possession.
NEW YORK YANKEES HOME GAMES.
Alcohol Sales – Opening Hours.
Alcohol sales in the designated locations commence upon the opening of gates for games from Monday to Sunday. These locations include concession stands and portable carts, the Great Hall Landing, the Pepsi Lounge, the Audi Yankees Club, Luxury and Party Suites, the Club Suite, and Yankees Premium-area bars, lounges, and clubs.
Alcohol Sales – Time Limits.
The sale of alcoholic beverages at portable carts in the Bleachers and seating areas in the Bleachers will cease at the conclusion of the seventh inning, whichever occurs first. In the Stadium’s other seating areas, the sale of alcohol will conclude either two hours after the game starts or at the end of the seventh inning. Additionally, at the end of the seventh inning, the general sale of alcoholic beverages at concession stands and portable carts on the concourses of the Field, Main and Terrace/Grandstand Levels, at the Sony Terrace, and at the Great Hall Landing will come to a close.
Visitors who are of legal drinking age and commit to abstaining from alcohol consumption while taking on the responsibility of being a designated driver can take advantage of a designated driver program. For additional details, kindly approach a Guest Relations Booth or Kiosk.
NEW YORK CITY FC HOME GAMES.
Alcohol sales in the designated locations commence upon the opening of gates for games from Monday to Sunday. These locations include concession stands and portable carts, the Great Hall Landing, the Pepsi Lounge, the Audi Yankees Club, Luxury and Party Suites, the Club Suite, and Yankees Premium-area bars, lounges, and clubs. The sale of alcohol in all areas will end at the 70th minute of the match.
Guests visiting the kiosk or booth are kindly requested to provide further information. A designated driver program is available at all New York City FC home matches to serve guests of legal drinking age who pledge not to consume alcohol.
PINSTRIPE BOWL.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages in all sections will cease at the end of the 3rd quarter. The vending of alcoholic beverages in the designated seating areas commences 30 minutes prior to the officially scheduled game start time. The provision of in-seat wait service in the Legends, Delta SKY360° and Jim Beam Suites, as well as the Field Level seating area, begins one hour prior to the officially scheduled game start time. In-seat wait service in the Champions Suite commences upon the opening of the gates. Food and drink concessions stands and portable carts commence operation upon the opening of the gates: 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.
The management of Yankee Stadium has the authority to stop selling alcohol at any given moment.
The availability and sale of alcohol may vary at various times in the determined Yankee Stadium management. However, for home games of the New York City FC and other events at the Pinstripe Bowl, the availability of alcohol may differ from that of Yankees home games.
Animals
Service animals for individuals with disabilities are allowed. All other animals are forbidden. For further details, please click on this link.
Backstop Netting
The height of the barrier netting decreases as it nears each dugout. It is important to be aware that the barrier netting behind home plate is positioned between the interior of the visitors dugout (Section 022) and the interior of the Yankees dugout (Section 017B).
Bag Policy
Here is the reverse version of the paragraph provided: For additional information, please click on this link. The regulations regarding security can be changed at any given time. It is advised to bring as little as possible and to adhere to the bag policy. The Yankees encourage guests to stay aware in order to enter the stadium more efficiently. There is no designated area for storing any items, therefore all items must fit without outside help, alteration, or modification. The size of all bags and personal belongings will be confirmed using bins at the entry inspection points. They will undergo a visual inspection before being allowed into the stadium. The use of hard-sided bags and containers is strictly forbidden. Each guest is only permitted to bring one smaller-sized soft-sided personal item (such as a handbag, clutch, tote, or plastic grocery bag) and one MLB-compliant bag into Yankee Stadium. The MLB-compliant bag must be soft-sided and no larger than 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches. In the interest of security, guests are only allowed to bring one MLB-compliant bag and one smaller-sized soft-sided personal item into Yankee Stadium.
Banners and Signs
The Yankees possess complete and total authority to eliminate any banner or sign at their own discretion. Banners and signs cannot be exhibited in the area designated as fair territory. Banners and signs can only be transported through the stands during breaks between innings. Banners and signs must not hinder the sight of other Attendees or obstruct the view of Yankee Stadium advertising signage, nor can they be attached to the Stadium in any way. Banners and signs are allowed as long as they are related to baseball, tasteful, non-commercial, and not supported by materials such as wood, metal, or any other potentially harmful substances in a densely populated public setting.
Bottles and Cans
Empty plastic sports bottles, clear factory-sealed plastic bottles of water 1 liter in size or smaller, and unopened soft-sided single-serve containers of nonalcoholic beverages (such as small milk cartons or juice boxes) are allowed. The Yankees may permit glass baby bottles, but it is solely their decision. Guests with medical needs may be exempted. Yankee Stadium does not allow cans, thermoses, glass, or aluminum bottles.
Cameras and Video Equipment
Guests attempting to do so face immediate ejection without refund, future ticket privileges, and/or revocation of season tickets. Guests are not permitted to reproduce, stream, transmit, or aid in the reproduction, streaming, or transmission of any information, audio, video, pictures, descriptions, or accounts related to events or games. Professional cameras, video equipment, and other equipment designed solely for the purpose of recording audio and/or video are not permitted. Guests are allowed to use extended-length zoom lenses, but flash photography and the use of mono/tripods are prohibited to avoid interfering with the enjoyment of other guests or the event/game.
Dress Code
Those who refuse to comply will be denied entry to Yankee Stadium. Guests are also prohibited from wearing masks or face paint that conceals their faces. The Yankees reserve the right to ask anyone to cover up or remove any clothing that is deemed obscene.
Ejection
Guests who fail to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct or refuse to follow the directions of Yankee Stadium Team Members may face possible arrest and prosecution. In addition, they may also have their season tickets and/or future ticket privileges revoked without refund, which could potentially be a violation of New York State and City ordinances.
Emergency Evacuation
Visitors are urged to: leave Yankee Stadium, in the event of an urgent requirement. Directions will be provided to visitors through, whenever possible, the public-address/open-caption systems and high-definition televisions in the corridors.
Exit/Re-Entry
In the event of an emergency, re-entry will only be allowed for security personnel who need to see the exiting stadium. Guests are not allowed to leave Yankee Stadium and return on the same ticket.
Food And Beverage Policy
Clear factory-sealed plastic water bottles, 1 liter or smaller, are also allowed. Sliced or sectioned fruits, such as apples and oranges, must be brought as individual servings. Guests are permitted to bring their own food for personal consumption into Yankee Stadium.
Lost Children/Group Members
Parents and leaders of groups can receive wristbands at Guest Relations Booths and Kiosks located throughout the Stadium. If they want to “tag” their children or group members with their seat location, complimentary wristbands will be provided. In case a guest is searching for a lost child or group member, they should go to the lobby and find a Yankee Stadium Team Member*. If a child or group member gets separated from their group near Gate 2, the guest will be accompanied to the Yankee Stadium Lobby.
Metal Detectors
As part of Major League Baseball’s initiative to standardize security procedures at all 30 Major League parks, measures have been added to conduct bag checks at ballparks in addition to increasing security measures across the game. These measures, designed to standardize and elevate security practices, are the result of MLB’s continuing work with the Department of Homeland Security. Visitors to Yankee Stadium are now required to be screened via metal detectors before entering.
As a consequence, the New York Yankees highly recommend that all spectators allocate additional time for their arrival and entrance to Yankee Stadium during all home games.
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Railings
Guests at Yankee Stadium are kindly requested to refrain from placing objects on stadium railings or ledges, standing near or sitting on them, reaching over them, or leaning on them, in order to ensure everyone’s safety.
Safety Warning
Guests requesting relocation will not receive a refund or credit. They will be responsible for paying the incremental price increase for the available alternate location, which may be in a different category, level, or section than their original ticketed location. Regardless of the reason for their original ticketed location, Guests concerned with their original location can proceed to a Yankee Stadium Ticket Window located adjacent to Terrace/Grandstand 320C, adjacent to the home plate behind the Great Hall, or adjacent to Gate 6. Guests should be aware and stay alert of their surroundings at all times, as fragments, bats, and baseballs may be hit or thrown into publicly accessible areas within the stadium, including Monument Park, concessions areas, walkways, concourses, and stands. This applies to all baseball game experiences, including warm-ups, fielding practices, and batting practices. Safety for everyone at Yankee Stadium is of utmost importance.
Smoking Policy
Smoking in Yankee Stadium is not allowed, including the use of electronic cigarettes. Re-entry is not allowed either, and there are no specific areas for smoking. The use of smokeless tobacco is also prohibited. Violators will be ejected immediately.
Standing/Sitting
Seats on stepping or standing, as well as backs of seats on standing or sitting, are also not allowed. Guests will be asked to return their seats. Sitting or standing in stairways or ramps, as well as in aisles, is not permitted.
Strollers
Strollers are allowed in Yankee Stadium. Strollers should be stored under guests’ seats, and they should be fold-up strollers. In order to not obstruct aisleways for other guests, they can be safely stored at Ticket Sales and Guest Relations. Large folding strollers should be stored at the adjacent Gate 6 in the Great Hall, while non-folding strollers should be stored at the Sales and Guest Relations Booth.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are allowed in Yankee Stadium; however, they can only be used if they provide protection only to the Guest holding it and do not disrupt other Guests’ enjoyment of the game or event or hinder other Guests’ ability to see the game or event. Large and/or golf umbrellas are not allowed in the Stadium. Guests may be requested to close their umbrella if it is blocking the view of other Guests.
Although they might not be hired by the Yankees, all individuals who are employed at the Stadium and offer assistance to Guests are known as ‘Team Members,’ it is important to understand that Yankee Stadium Team Members may not always be official employees of the Yankees.