The New York Yankees will officially open their new stadium later this week with their first homestand of the season against the Cleveland Indians. The new ballpark was constructed across the street, northwest of the 1923 Yankee Stadium. A lot of fans were sad to see the original “House that Ruth Built”, but I’m sure once they step foot in the new $1.5 billion stadium they will change their minds.

So what does $1.5 billion get you compared to the old Yankee Stadium?
- A cup holder in all seats in the general seating bowl.
- 2 more inches of leg room.
- More restrooms
- Five times as many elevators
- A 59′ x 101′ HighDef jumbtron
- 37 more luxury suites

Even though the Yankees haven’t opened the stadium up in the regular season, they did play a few Spring Training games there to give the fans a taste of their new home. Check out the pictures.