Finale Details

The Yankees have released the following schedule of events for Sunday's Stadium finale.

The New York Yankees announced today details involving the pregame ceremonies for the final game at the current Yankee Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 21, when the Yankees play the Baltimore Orioles at approximately 8:15 p.m.

Yankee Stadium gates will open at 1 p.m. on Sunday as the Yankees invite fans to take one last memorable stroll through Monument Park. Fans will also be allowed to exit Monument Park onto the field where they will be permitted to walk along the warning track around the outfield and behind home plate. Access to Monument Park is via the staircase at the end of the aisle between the Field and Main Level seats in Section 36. Wheelchair access is via the elevator in Section 24. Field exit from Monument Park will close at approximately 4 p.m., prior to pregame batting practice for each team. Monument Park will remain open until 6:45 p.m.

Pregame ceremonies, scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m., will encompass the chronology of Yankees greats who have played at the famous Stadium. Among the distinguished alumni scheduled to take part in the festivities will be Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Graig Nettles and Bobby Richardson. A historic artifact from the Yankees' past will also be unveiled during the ceremony. The Yankees are urging fans to be in their seats by 6:50 p.m.

The Yankees remind fans that numerous law enforcement agencies will be on hand for the final game to ensure a safe and enjoyable fan experience. Damaging the Stadium and/or attempted theft of Stadium property is a crime, and violators will be prosecuted by the Bronx District Attorney's Office to the fullest extent of the law. The New York Police Department, Major League Baseball and several federal and state agencies have joined in the effort to safeguard against any and all unlawful activity.

Only fans with valid ticket(s) for Sunday's game will be admitted and there will be NO RE-ENTRY. Bleacher ticket holders who would like to visit Monument Park should enter the Stadium through Gate 2, 4 or 6.

Fans and media are also reminded that Sunday's game will NOT be the final event at Yankee Stadium. A ceremony will be held at a later date this fall to celebrate the Stadium, details will follow.

Schedule of events:
Noon - Press Gate opens
1 p.m. - Gates open to the public, Monument Park opens
1-4 p.m. - Field access for fans
4:15 p.m. - Yankees stretch begins
4:40-5:40 p.m. - Yankees batting practice
5:40-6:20 p.m. - Orioles batting practice
6:45 p.m. - Monument Park closes
6:50 p.m. - Fans are asked to take their seats
7:05 p.m. - Pregame ceremony begins
8:15 p.m. (Approx.) - First pitch