Not only are the New York Yankees (12-4) off to a better on-field start than the Mets (7-8) in Queens, but the Bronx Bombers are also projected to generate about $250 million more than their crosstown rival in economic impact this season for New York City.
A new analysis dated April 9 from the New York City Economic Development Corporation claims that 2024 Yankees home games are expected to bring in a $606 million economic impact for the city. The same analysis says New York Mets home games are expected to generate a $353 million economic impact over the course of the 2024 regular season.
The two teams are expected to bring in a combined impact of $959 million this regular season, and that figure would likely surpass $1 billion in the event of a playoff run from either team.
“The Yankees and Mets will not only provide New York City with some of the most exciting games of the summer, but will support local businesses, create jobs, and generate nearly a billion dollars in economic impact — and hopefully, we’ll add even more to that with deep playoff runs,” NYC Mayor Eric Adams said in a press release.
