NYC Baseball Classic

Highlights

July 16th - 20th 2026

A trip to the East Coast

We headed to New York to watch the Dodgers take on the Yankees, but the trip turned into so much more than just a game.

We spent our days exploring the city from Little Italy and Chinatown to Rockefeller Center, taking in the food, the energy and everything New York has to offer.

Game day at Yankee Stadium was a highlight of its own: jerseys, stadium history and a crowd that made the whole thing feel electric.

A surprise storm even pushed us across state lines into New Jersey, where we found some incredible food and an unexpected gem in the Newark Museum of Art.

We even happened to catch some of the World Cup final energy while we were out there. It was a trip full of good food, good baseball and all sorts of East Coast vibes.

People walking past a street market with fresh fruit, including a large pile of lychees, outside a Chinese grocery store with a yellow sign displaying a phone number.

A man wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap and glasses looking down while standing in an art gallery next to a large, colorful abstract painting with yellow, blue, and red shapes.

Exploring the city

A man walking on a sidewalk in an urban area, wearing glasses, a blue Los Angeles Dodgers cap, a red and blue plaid shirt, and dark pants. There are trees and buildings in the background, with a blue stool on the sidewalk nearby and a paper plate on the ground.

People walking and standing outside a large Gothic church with American flags, a man in the foreground wearing a blue Los Angeles Dodgers cap and red plaid shirt, with tall buildings in the background and a bright sky.

A man wearing glasses and a blue Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap sits inside a vehicle, with a subway entrance visible through the window behind him.

A man wearing glasses, a blue Los Angeles Dodgers cap, and a red plaid shirt sits at a restaurant table with a large pepperoni pizza in front of him. The restaurant has exposed brick walls and framed mirrors, with a small wall-mounted candle holder on the back wall.

A large black sculpture of a muscular man with arms raised, holding a large circular object above his head, located in front of a modern building. Several people are around, including an elderly man in a blue hat and plaid shirt standing in front of the sculpture.

We spent our first full day just walking the city, starting in Little Italy and Chinatown before making our way up to Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. There was no rush to check things off a list… just time to take it all in, grab a bite here and there and soak up the energy of the city.

A person wearing a dark baseball cap and plaid shirt sitting in a vehicle, looking out the window at a city skyline with tall buildings across a body of water.

A man in a red checkered shirt, dark pants, and a blue baseball cap crossing a city street at a crosswalk. There are other pedestrians, cars, and buildings with signs and storefronts, including a sign that says "Welcome to Little Italy." Italian and American flags decorate the area.

A man wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap and a red plaid shirt walking on a city sidewalk. Tall buildings line the street, with a radio music hall sign visible on the building behind him.

A busy city street with people crossing at a crosswalk, parked cars, storefronts, and tall buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

A man wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap and a red plaid shirt inside a store with hanging cured meats and various food items displayed on shelves.

Gametime!

Exterior of Yankee Stadium with a crowd of people outside entrance Gate 4 on a sunny day.

We then made our way to Yankee Stadium, and the energy was electric. Before the game, we checked out the museum right there at the stadium, full of legendary memorabilia and World Series trophies, a great way to feel the history of the ballpark. The place was packed with Dodgers fans… but for the day my brother decided to cheer on the Yankees. Being able to be there with him while he enjoyed something he loves so much was really special.

Man wearing a Brooklyn Yankees baseball jersey, black cap, and glasses standing near a large window overlooking a busy city street with people and buildings.

Inside Yankee Stadium concourse with crowd of baseball fans, large banners of historical players along the wall, and pathways with signage for exit gates.

Display case showcasing vintage New York Yankees jerseys, hats, and a baseball bat, with historical player information and newspaper clipping.

A man wearing a New York Yankees baseball jersey, jeans, sneakers, glasses, and a Yankees cap is walking through an airport terminal with a crowd of people around him.

Two men are taking a selfie at a sports stadium. One man is wearing a New York Yankees cap and glasses, and the other man has dark hair and a beard, smiling at the camera. In the background, people are seated and talking behind a metal railing.

Baseball game in progress at Yankee Stadium with spectators in the stands and players on the field, scoreboard showing player information, and advertisements on the outfield walls.

Saturday brought a heavy storm, so we pivoted and spent the day checking out New Jersey. We ended up in Elizabeth finding some incredible Ecuadorian restaurants (a taste of our own culture) a long way from home.

Museum (and Ecuadorian food) day

Exterior of a restaurant called Nano's with a large digital signboard advertising live music on Saturdays, and flags hanging across the top of the entrance. The entrance has glass doors with signs about parking and menu offerings.

Cutout of a smiling male athlete in a yellow sports jersey with the number 6, standing inside a restaurant or café.

A man with short hair, glasses, and a black shirt sitting in a restaurant, looking at the camera with a slightly confused expression. In front of him is a tray with a bowl of soup containing shrimp and sliced onions, a mound of white rice, and some sliced yellow fruit or vegetables, all on a black table with a marble-like pattern. The background features a bamboo wall and a purple neon sign.

We also stopped by the Newark Museum of Art, which turned out to be a great surprise. Galo especially loved the tribute to Black History and the Native American jewelry galleries.

A man wearing a blue baseball cap, glasses, black shirt with white stripes, and khaki pants standing on the steps in front of the entrance to the Newark Museum. The building's stone facade features the museum's name at the top and a glass door with gold trim.

A person taking a photo of a mannequin dressed in a sparkling, beaded gown and matching headpiece in an art museum or exhibit with dark blue walls and a mirror.

A colorful triptych art piece displayed on a wall in a gallery. The artwork features abstract geometric shapes, cityscapes, and patterns with a mix of bright and dark colors, under a ceiling with spotlights.

An art installation of a figure made from various recycled materials, displayed on a wooden platform in a gallery setting with white walls. A person wearing a black shirt, gray pants, and a blue Los Angeles baseball cap is looking at it.

Art installation of numerous black, brown, and patterned balloon-like objects suspended from the ceiling in an art gallery. In the background, there is a colorful tapestry of a woman and informational placards on the walls.

Colorful stained glass artwork depicting two women sitting closely together, kissing, with a stained glass background and a halo of light behind them.

A man standing in front of a large, textured, multi-colored artwork at an art gallery.

Two men in an art gallery taking a selfie. The man on the left has dark hair and a beard, while the man on the right wears glasses and a LA Dodgers cap. The art gallery has white walls with framed artwork and paintings.

Painting of a U.S. border patrol officer with the face replaced by colorful horizontal stripes.

A man wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap and glasses standing next to a modern black sculpture of boots on display indoors with white walls and a door in the background.