Despite Injuries, New York Yankees Tickets Still One of the Most Expensive in Baseball
March 28, 2013
With a host of injuries and departures, the 2013 version of the New York Yankees looks markedly different from the rosters of years past. With Derek Jeter inevitable trip to the DL looming, there will only be two players from last year’s opening day lineup taking the field at Yankee Stadium on April 1st to open the 2013 season—second baseman Robinson Cano and outfielder Brett Gardner. Many pundits, bloggers, and analysts have already counted them out. However, the Yankees fan and ticket buyer, isn't counting them out just yet. Currently, New York Yankees tickets at Yankee Stadium in 2013 rank 4th in terms of average price across baseball, and are actually 11% more expensive than they were at this point last year.
MLB Top Average Tickets Prices (% change)
- Boston Red Sox: $119 (-24%)
- Detroit Tigers: $112 (+70%)
- Toronto Blue Jays: $101 (-9%)
- New York Yankees: $100 (+11%)
- Chicago Cubs: $99 (-9%)
Below, you will find a breakdown of some of the most and least expensive games and series in the Bronx this season:
Yankees Top 5 Series (Opponent | Avg | Get-in)
- 4/1 – 4/4 vs BOS | $154 | $19
- 9/5 – 9/8 vs BOS | $137 | $19
- 5/31 – 6/2 vs BOS | $124 | $24
- 9/20 – 9/22 vs SFG | $124 | $16
- 5/29 – 5/30 vs NYM | $116 | $28
Yankees Top 5 Games (Opponent | Avg | Get-in)
- 4/1 vs BOS | $220 | $52
- 9/8 vs BOS | $146 | $29
- 9/7 vs BOS | $143 | $25
- 9/6 vs BOS | $137 | $27
- 9/21 vs SFG | $135 | $25
Yankees Cheapest 5 Series (Opponent | Avg | Get-in)
- 4/25 – 4/28 vs TOR | $65 | $4
- 6/4 – 6/5 vs CLE | $64 | $6
- 5/14 – 5/16 vs SEA | $57 | $4
- 4/16 – 4/18 vs ARI | $56 | $4
- 4/29 – 5/1 vs HOU | $49 | $4
Yankees Cheapest 5 Games (Opponent | Avg | Get-in)
- 4/29 vs HOU | $46 | $4
- 4/30 vs HOU | $48 | $4
- 4/16 vs ARI | $54 | $4
- 5/16 vs SEA | $55 | $4
- 5/1 vs HOU | $56 | $4
As the season goes on, New York Yankees tickets will surely drop in average price--they do for all teams. The amount that price drops, however, with depend on whether this will be 1965 all over again or if the Yanks can overcome the injuries and remain at the top of the AL East. Check back here throughout the season for updates, and remember, for the best deals on MLB tickets or tickets to any event, visit our home page. For even more deals visit them on Google+.