A split doubleheader means two full Yankees-Red Sox games in one day at Yankee Stadium, with the park emptied and refilled in between. Afternoon baseball in the Bronx is the sun-drenched, kid-friendly version; the night cap is the version with the roll call and the noise. If you want the most baseball you can physically absorb in 24 hours, this is the day to be in the Bronx.
What to expect
Two separate crowds, two separate tickets, and a clear-the-stadium break in between. The afternoon game brings families and shade-seekers to the upper deck; the evening game fills the bleachers. Concourse lines at the Bronx Bomber Burger and Lobel's stands are longest right after each gate opening.
Good to know
- Each game of a split doubleheader requires its own ticket; one stub does not cover both
- The 4, B and D trains stop at 161 St-Yankee Stadium right outside the gates
- Upper-deck third-base side holds shade longest during the afternoon game
- Bring sunscreen and a hat for the day game; the 200 and 300 levels bake
- Between games there is time for a walk up River Avenue or into Joyce Kilmer Park
- Best for die-hard fans; two games is a long day for small children
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Common questions
Does one ticket cover both games?
No. This is a split day-night doubleheader, so the stadium is cleared between games and each game requires a separate ticket.
Which game is better for kids?
The afternoon game. It ends before bedtime, the crowd is calmer and the concourses are less packed than the night cap.
Where should I sit to stay out of the sun?
The upper deck along the third-base side and the covered rear rows of the 200 level hold shade the longest in the afternoon.
