Venue Comparison
Yankee Stadium vs Madison Square Garden
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | Yankee Stadium | Madison Square Garden |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bronx, NY | New York, NY |
| Capacity | 47,309 | 20,789 |
| Year Opened | 2009 | 1968 |
| Roof | open | closed |
| Parking From | $35 | $60 |
| Transit Access | excellent | excellent |
| Clear Bag Required | — | — |
| Cashless | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Mobile Tickets Only | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Avg beer price | $14 | $18 |
| Avg hot dog | $8 | $10 |
| Avg burger | $17 | $22 |
| Avg water | $6 | $6 |
| Avg parking | $35 | $65 |
| ATM fee | $5 | $5 |
| Team shirt | $48 | $55 |
| Mobile ordering | ✅ MLB Ballpark App | ❌ No |
| Best For | MLB, Concert | NBA, NHL, Concert |
| Primary Teams | New York Yankees, NYCFC | New York Knicks, New York Rangers |
Yankee Stadium
Subway 4/B/D to 161st St-Yankee Stadium.
Best sections
- Legends Suite
- Field MVP
Avoid
- Bleachers obstructed
Madison Square Garden
Penn Station — every NYC subway & rail line.
Best sections
- 100s sideline
- Chase Bridges
Avoid
- 400s end-baseline