Entry gates into the stadium opened at 11 am, and by 11:15 am, fans were swarming the streets to enter the game.
Some families make it a tradition to attend every home opener for the Yankees. Below, the Polio family has been attending the home openers for the past 40 years. "Our parents used to pull us out of school [for the game], and now we do the same with our kids," they explained.
Other fans traveled from out of state, such as the family pictured below who traveled from Texas. They had to change their flights home due to the game getting postponed — but "it was worth it!" they said.
Adults were not the only fans — there were children decked out in Yankees gear everywhere.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdThere were even babies who were attending their first game.
The Epples have been attending games for many years.
They've been collecting pins for every game they attend. Her jacket was filled with opening day pins and other pins, such as one stating that she was there for Derek Jeter's last home game in 2014.
This guy walked around sporting American flags, a blue wig, and a New York Yankees cape.
The cold weather required fans to wear layers and bring blankets, but that did not hide their Yankee pride — this man brought a New York Yankees blanket that his daughter made him so he could stay warm and still represent his team.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdHard core fans don't miss a game. The group pictured below has been attending home games for the past 20 years. As this picture was taken, they yelled "the kids are supposed to be in school!"
There were letterman jackets decked out with Yankees decor.
The popular Yankees logo filled the streets as people flocked to the game.
People were excited to watch the Yankees in their 116th home opener.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdThe Yankees lost their home opener for the fourth year in a row, with a final score of 3-5. But the fans still love and support their team.