The Yankees added several "social-gathering areas" to Yankee Stadium with the goal of enhancing the overall fan experience.
NEW YORK – The Yankees on Tuesday unveiled several off-season renovations to Yankee Stadium, which were completed with the goal of enhancing the overall fan experience during games.
The changes to the Stadium, which opened in 2009, essentially stemmed from the desire to give fans more entertainment options and vantage points at a time when ballparks around Major League Baseball are looking for new ways to maintain high attendance figures.
The additions include the Budweiser Party Deck on the 300 level in right field, as well the Masterpass Batter's Eye Deck on the 200 level in centerfield. Both sell beer, cocktails and food, and have drink-rails overlooking the field.
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The Batter's Eye Deck also has 120 stations where fans can charge their phones.
Two terraces in the outfield stands were also added, with the Toyota Terrace overlooking the Yankees bullpen, and Frank's RedHot Terrace above the visitors bullpen.
New food options are being offered at the new locations.
The Yankees also added the Sunrun Kids Clubhouse, a play area with a soft artificial surface for children, on the 300 level in right field.
All of the renovations will be open to fans beginning with the team's home opener against the Rays on Monday.
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Any fan with a ticket to the game has access to the new "social-gathering" areas.
To make room for the changes, the Yankees removed approximately 2,100 seats, including 1,100 obstructed-view seats in the Bleachers.
The team says that there will be 200,000 tickets offered for $15 or less during the upcoming season.