Yankees hosting 117th home opener against Orioles on Thursday
The New York Yankees will open the 2019 regular season at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, March 28, with a 1:05 p.m. game against the Baltimore Orioles. All Yankee Stadium gates will open to Guests with valid tickets beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Pregame ceremonies are set to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., with the introduction of both teams on the baselines.
Yankees’ management “strongly encourages” Guests to arrive as early as possible to avoid lines that will increase in length as game time approaches.
This season marks the first time the Yankees have opened the season at home since 2016. The Yankees will face the Orioles for the first time on Opening Day since 2009 when the two teams met in Baltimore. The last time Yankees and Orioles faced off in a season opener in the Bronx was a 7-6 Yankees victory in 1962.
The presentation of colors will be performed by West Point Cadets, while the national anthem will be sung by actor, vocalist and native New Yorker Aaron Tveit — who is slated to star in Broadway’s Moulin Rouge this summer.
During the seventh-inning stretch, United States Army Master Sergeant MaryKay Messenger will sing God Bless America.
Additionally, all Guests in attendance on Opening Day will receive a 2019 Yankees magnetic schedule.
For a list of ticket specials, including game dates, seating locations, and terms and conditions, fans should visit www.yankees.com/ticketspecials. Please note that all ticket specials are subject to availability.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.yankees.com, www.yankeesbeisbol.com, at the Yankee Stadium Ticket Office, via Ticketmaster phone at (877) 469-9849, Ticketmaster TTY at (800) 943-4327 and at all Ticket Offices located within Yankees Clubhouse Shops.
Fans with questions may call (212) YANKEES [926-5337] or email tickets@yankees.com.
(Source: MLB)
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