PNC Field

Surface: Natural Grass
Capacity:  10,982
Dimensions:  Left 330 ft.  Centerfield 408 ft.  Right 330 ft.
Stadium Opened:  1989

Food:

• Little to no lines at the concession stands.  Food included hot dogs, pretzels, funnel cake, etc.  The cost of food was very economical.
• There was also some unique food like, pierogies ,blossoming onions,potato pancakes, rice pudding, sicilian pizza, and fruit flavored soft serve ice cream.
• In 2009, the concessions were taken over by Legends Hospitality.

Parking:

• Free Parking, large lot.
• No major traffic jams

Seating/Stadium Design:

• ramps or stairs leading to upper level
• Stadium Club restaurant overlooks the field.
• All-You-Can-Eat seating plan-Championship Plan is offered.
• The field is not visible from the concession stands.
• The stadium has more of a “major league” feel to it, as far as the stadium design goes. The stadium was originally designed to match Veterans Stadium, but now that the Yankees are the affiliate, the turf was replaced with natural grass.
• Kids zone play area

Atmosphere/Character:

The stadium is nestled in the Montage Mountain Ski resort area.  Therefore, the centerfield view out of the stadium is very scenic. 

For the most part, baseball is the main focus (as it should be).

As far as sound effects, the stadium played the usual baseball type music.  There were some orginal in-between innings contests, which included an air guitar contest, TV show theme song contest, and Hide and Seek. All of the contests are lead by the "Pinstripe Patrol".

The stadium is very clean. Ushers and stadium staff are easily accessible and friendly. If you are looking for a stress free, relaxing environment to watch baseball, PNC Field is the place to go.      

Free programs

Recognition of Team's History and/or MLB Affiliate:

• Mascot's name is "Champ" (who wears number 26 (symbolizing the 26 world series championships that the New York Yankees have won)
• Various posters throughout the concourse of former New York Yankees greats such as Dave Winfield, Phil Rizzuto, Don Mattingly, and Thurman Munson.
• Current New York Yankees are in the video which contains the stadium rules, which is played on the video board prior to the start of the game.

Overall Rating:

Review based on visits on 5/6/01, 7/31/06, 8/6/07, 4/19/08, and 5/30/09. Click on the dates for game photos.

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