description George M. Steinbrenner Field Overview
George M. Steinbrenner Field is a baseball stadium in Tampa, Florida, opened in 1996 and originally named Legends Field. It serves as the spring training home of the New York Yankees and the home ballpark of the Tampa Tarpons, the Yankees' Minor League affiliate in the Florida State League. The venue was renamed in 2008 in honor of long-time Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.
Its design and field dimensions echo those of the original Yankee Stadium.
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Which baseball teams use George M. Steinbrenner Field?
The stadium is the spring training home of the New York Yankees and the home ballpark of the Tampa Tarpons. The Tarpons are the Yankees' Single-A affiliate in the Florida State League. [MLB stadium guide](https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/mlb/piyn1ohpn6diioetqqbc.pdf)
What was George M. Steinbrenner Field called before 2008?
The stadium opened in 1996 as Legends Field. It was renamed George M. Steinbrenner Field in 2008 in honor of the longtime Yankees owner. [MLB stadium guide](https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/mlb/piyn1ohpn6diioetqqbc.pdf)
Can I watch a Tampa Tarpons game at George M. Steinbrenner Field?
Yes. The Tampa Tarpons use the stadium for their Florida State League home games, while the Yankees use it for spring training. The venue is in Tampa, Florida, and has served both roles since opening in 1996. [MLB stadium guide](https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/mlb/piyn1ohpn6diioetqqbc.pdf)
How many seats does George M. Steinbrenner Field have?
A City of Tampa venue listing gives the stadium 10,387 seats and 13 skyboxes. The available seating count can vary for special events or different field configurations. [City of Tampa stadium listing](https://www.tampa.gov/info/sports/stadiums-and-arenas)
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