Yankee Stadium Parking at 1 E 161st St (2026)

Yankee Stadium parking is managed by City Parking, not the Yankees. The Yankees say New York City granted City Parking the rights to set parking rates, refund policies and rules, and that prepaid single-game parking must come from City Parking. City Parking lists four facilities for online reservations, each at $49 for self park. The simple move is to prepay on City Parking's reservation site or compare marketplace passes. To skip the car, the Yankees say the 161 St-Yankee Stadium subway station and the Yankees-E 153 St Metro-North station are both steps away from the gates.

Last verified: October 9, 2026 (season result); October 4, 2026 · prices from City Parking's Yankee Stadium reservation site (yankees.cityparking.nyc); operator, garage and postseason details from mlb.com/yankees; subway fare and Metro-North service from mta.info.

2026 Yankee Stadium Parking Fast-Scan Pricing

These are City Parking's posted rates on its Yankee Stadium reservation site, checked October 4, 2026. City Parking says its Yankee Stadium Parking system has 7 garages and lots with over 9,000 spaces, and it lists four of them for online reservations. It does not publish drive-up rates. The compare links go to Vivid Seats, a marketplace that sets its own prices.

Which Yankee Stadium garage is actually closest?

Neither City Parking nor the Yankees publish walking times, so we don't rank the garages by distance. The Yankees recommend three: Ruppert Plaza Garage at 1 Macombs Dam Park, 161st Street Garage at 20 East 161st Street and River Avenue Garage at 950 River Avenue. For reference, the Yankees place Gate 2 (left field) at Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street, Gate 4 (home plate) at East 161st Street and Macombs Dam Bridge, Gate 6 (right field) at East 161st Street and River Avenue, and Gate 8 (center field) at River Avenue and East 164th Street. All four reservable facilities are managed by City Parking at the same $49 self-park rate.

Prepay on City Parking's site, or compare marketplace passes.

Should I take the subway, drive, or Metro-North?

The Yankees' own advice is that mass transit is the best way to get to Yankee Stadium. Four options, each best for a different fan profile:

• 4 train (East Side): 161 St-Yankee Stadium station, at East 161st Street and River Avenue. Best for Manhattan east-side fans. The MTA fare is $3 per ride, and the MTA lists the subway trip as accessible. Expect crowded platforms after the final out.
• B / D train (Sixth Avenue): same station. Best for west-side Manhattan and Brooklyn. The B runs weekdays only, per the Yankees. Same $3 fare.
• Metro-North Hudson Line: Yankees-E 153 St station, a 15-minute ride from Grand Central, per the MTA, with extra service between Grand Central, Harlem-125 St and the stadium for events. For weekday evening and weekend Yankees games, the MTA also runs direct Yankee Clipper trains on the Harlem and New Haven lines. Keep your ticket when you exit; agents check tickets in the station. Fares vary by station and time, so check the MTA TrainTime app.
• Drive: Worth it if you're coming from New Jersey, Westchester suburbs without rail, or with a group splitting the parking. City Parking's prepaid rate is $49. You can also compare marketplace passes. Even split four ways, a $49 spot costs more per person than a $3 subway ride each way.

Subway vs Metro-North vs driving: official fares and service

This table sticks to what the MTA, the Yankees and City Parking publish. Apart from the MTA's 15-minute Metro-North ride from Grand Central, none of them publish travel or postgame exit times.

The Yankees say the 161 St-Yankee Stadium subway station and the Yankees-E 153 St Metro-North station are both steps away from the gates. If you're headed to Grand Central, the MTA puts the Metro-North ride at 15 minutes.

When do Yankee Stadium garages fill on game day?

Neither City Parking nor the Yankees publish fill times or sell-out patterns. Here is what they do publish:

• Postseason advisory: the Yankees advise ticketed fans to arrive early and via public transportation, and say the 164th Street Garage is expected to reach capacity quickly.
• Premium Parking Pass holders: may be directed to other lots. The Yankees say the pass is also accepted at Ruppert Plaza Garage, 161st Street Garage and River Avenue Garage.
• Postseason price: on October 4, 2026, City Parking listed ALDS Games 3 and 4 at $49 self park, the same rate shown on its facility list. No postseason surcharge was listed.
• Gates: typically open 90 minutes before the scheduled first pitch, per the Yankees.
• Lot availability: the Yankees point fans to City Parking's site or (718) 588-7817.

Reserve on City Parking's site, or compare marketplace passes, before you leave home.

Where is rideshare pickup at Yankee Stadium?

The Yankees do not publish an Uber or Lyft pickup zone. Their stadium guide says car service dispatch is available outside Gate 2, which the Yankees place at Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street. The guide's Taxi Stand entry points to that same listing.

• Pickup: use the pickup point your app shows. The Yankees do not name one.
• Drop-off: not published by the Yankees.
• Surge pricing: set by the apps. Neither the Yankees nor City Parking publish it.

Is there free or street parking near Yankee Stadium?

Neither the Yankees nor City Parking publish street parking rules, meter rates or ticket amounts for the blocks around the stadium, so we don't list them. For postseason games, the Yankees advise ticketed fans to arrive early and via public transportation. City Parking's posted prepaid rate is $49 at all four of its facilities. You can also compare marketplace passes.

Game-day tips for Yankee Stadium drivers

1. Use the exits the Yankees list. Northbound on the Major Deegan (I-87), take Exit 4 (East 149th Street/145th Street Bridge) or Exit 5 (East 161st Street/Macombs Dam Bridge). Southbound, take Exit 5. City Parking suggests entering your specific garage or lot address in your GPS.
2. Prepay with City Parking. The Yankees say prepaid individual-game parking must be obtained from City Parking, online or at (718) 588-7817.
3. Print your permit. City Parking emails a link to a barcoded parking permit, which you must print and bring to the facility.
4. Buses and vans go to Gerard Avenue Lot. It is the only facility City Parking lists for them. Its bus notice allows actual buses or shuttle buses only, not motor homes or trailers, and bans tailgating.
5. Season ticket licensees: the Yankees say full- and partial-season parking packages are sold at a discount off the game-day rate. Contact your Yankees representative.

Not for you: when to skip the garages

If any of these is true, the subway or Metro-North beats paying for parking:

• You live anywhere in Manhattan with the 4, B, or D within walking distance.
• You're going to dinner near Grand Central after the game. The MTA puts the Metro-North ride at 15 minutes.
• You're in Westchester or Connecticut near a Metro-North station. The MTA runs Yankee Clipper trains on the Harlem and New Haven lines for weekday evening and weekend Yankees games.
• It's a postseason game and you haven't prepaid. The Yankees advise postseason fans to arrive early and via public transportation.

Drive when: you have small kids or a stroller, you're splitting one spot with a group, or you're coming from an address with no easy rail option and the Major Deegan is the natural route.

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Yankee Stadium?

City Parking, which manages Yankee Stadium Parking, lists $49 self park at four facilities: 161st Street Garage, Gerard Avenue Lot, River Avenue Garage and Ruppert Plaza Garage. Bus parking is $325 at Gerard Avenue Lot. Drive-up rates are not published. Marketplace parking passes are priced separately.

Which Yankee Stadium garage is closest?

Neither City Parking nor the Yankees publish walking times. The Yankees recommend three garages: Ruppert Plaza Garage (1 Macombs Dam Park), 161st Street Garage (20 East 161st Street) and River Avenue Garage (950 River Avenue). All four City Parking facilities list the same $49 self-park rate.

Should I take the subway or drive to Yankee Stadium?

The Yankees call mass transit the best way to get to Yankee Stadium. The 4, B and D trains stop at 161 St-Yankee Stadium, and the B runs weekdays only. The MTA subway fare is $3 per ride, versus $49 to park at a City Parking facility.

Does Metro-North run to Yankee Stadium?

Yes. Yankees-E 153 St station is on Metro-North's Hudson Line, a 15-minute ride from Grand Central, with extra service for events. For weekday evening and weekend Yankees games, the MTA also runs direct Yankee Clipper trains on the Harlem and New Haven lines. Fares vary by station and time; the MTA points riders to its TrainTime app.

Where is rideshare pickup at Yankee Stadium?

The Yankees do not publish an Uber or Lyft pickup zone. Their stadium guide says car service dispatch is available outside Gate 2, at Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street. Use the pickup point your app shows.

Is there free street parking near Yankee Stadium?

Neither the Yankees nor City Parking publish street parking rules or meter rates for the area. For postseason games, the Yankees advise fans to arrive early and use public transportation. City Parking's prepaid self-park rate is $49 at all four of its facilities. Marketplace parking passes are priced separately.

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