When did Shea Stadium open?

Shea Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1964 and its last in 2008.

Where is Shea Stadium?

Shea Stadium is in New York, NY.

Which teams played at Shea Stadium?

Home clubs at this park include New York Mets and New York Yankees.

Is Shea Stadium still in use?

No. Shea Stadium last hosted a major league game in 2008.

Shea Stadium, New York

Also known as: William A. Shea Stadium

📍 New York, NY

Shea Stadium was a baseball ballpark in New York, NY that hosted major league games from 1964 to 2008. It has also been known as William A. Shea Stadium. Home teams have included New York Mets and New York Yankees.

Data updated October 23, 2026

📍 Location & Overview

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City New York

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State NY

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Country US

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GPS Coordinates 40.755753, -73.847814

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Elevation 13 ft

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Park ID: NYC17

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 55,777 Capacity

🌱 Natural Surface

🏠 Open Air Roof Type

🎯 80 ft Backstop

📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 2008

📝 Notes

NYN:1964-2008; NYA:1974-75

📏 Field Dimensions

Shea Stadium — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 338ft Wall: 8 ft

Left Center 378ft

                            Center Field
                            410ft
                            
                            Wall: 8 ft

Right Center 378ft

RF Line 338ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 45 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1964

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Last Used 2008

Total Years45 years

⚾ Teams Played

47 seasons

New York Mets 44 yrs New York Yankees 3 yrs

Shea Stadium, New York - Ballpark
Year	Team	W-L
2008	New York Mets	89-73
2007	New York Mets	88-74
2006	New York Mets	97-65
2005	New York Mets	83-79
2004	New York Mets	71-91
2003	New York Mets	66-95
2002	New York Mets	75-86
2001	New York Mets	82-80
1999	New York Mets	97-66
1998	New York Yankees	114-48
1998	New York Mets	88-74
1997	New York Mets	88-74
1996	New York Mets	71-91
1995	New York Mets	69-75
1994	New York Mets	55-58
1993	New York Mets	59-103
1992	New York Mets	72-90
1991	New York Mets	77-84
1990	New York Mets	91-71
1989	New York Mets	87-75
1988	New York Mets	100-60
1987	New York Mets	92-70
1986	New York Mets	108-54
1985	New York Mets	98-64
1984	New York Mets	90-72
1983	New York Mets	68-94
1982	New York Mets	65-97
1981	New York Mets	41-62
1980	New York Mets	67-95
1979	New York Mets	63-99
1978	New York Mets	66-96
1977	New York Mets	64-98
1976	New York Mets	86-76
1975	New York Yankees	83-77
1975	New York Mets	82-80
1974	New York Yankees	89-73
1974	New York Mets	71-91
1973	New York Mets	82-79
1972	New York Mets	83-73
1971	New York Mets	83-79
1970	New York Mets	83-79
1969	New York Mets	100-62
1968	New York Mets	73-89
1967	New York Mets	61-101
1966	New York Mets	66-95
1965	New York Mets	50-112
1964	New York Mets	53-109

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Shea Stadium at a glance

Shea Stadium in New York, NY was first used in 1964 and last used in 2008, a span of 45 years. It is also known as William A. Shea Stadium. The park ID used in the data is NYC17. The park sits at an elevation of 13 feet. The site is at 40.755753, -73.847814.

The characteristics panel (2008 configuration) lists a capacity of 55,777, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 80 feet behind the plate. Distances in the dimensions panel: 338 feet to the left-field line (a 8-foot wall), 378 feet to left-center, 410 feet to center field (a 8-foot wall), 378 feet to right-center, and 338 feet to the right-field line (a 8-foot wall). The data records 45 configurations over the park's life. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the New York Mets (44 yrs) and the New York Yankees (3 yrs). The team table runs from the 2008 New York Mets back to the 1964 New York Mets. The best record by a home club was the 1998 New York Yankees at 114-48; the worst, the 1965 New York Mets at 50-112.

Shea Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Shea Stadium open?: Shea Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1964 and its last in 2008.
Where is Shea Stadium?: Shea Stadium is in New York, NY.
Which teams played at Shea Stadium?: Home clubs at this park include New York Mets and New York Yankees.
Is Shea Stadium still in use?: No. Shea Stadium last hosted a major league game in 2008.

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