Before the Dallas Cowboys became “America’s Team,” no franchise captured the United States for decades like the New York Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers had different dynasties with players who had Hall of Fame careers in Pinstripes. They were some of the biggest names who played in MLB’s biggest games. The 2026 Yankees are led by Aaron Judge, their right fielder, who seems destined for a spot in Cooperstown.

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The 2026 MLB season saw the Yankees open the campaign on March 25 with a game at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants. For this, we will look at how the Yankees have fared on Opening Day since 2000.

2000 MLB Opening DayGary Disarcina of the Anaheim Angels crosses the plate as catcher Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees awaits the throw.

Gary Disarcina of the Anaheim Angels crosses the plate as catcher Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees awaits the throw.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Anaheim Angels

Result: Yankees 3, Angels 2

2001 MLB Opening DayYankees' Bernie Williams collides into Kansas City Royals' Carlos Febles as he is tagged out at second base.

Yankees’ Bernie Williams collides into Kansas City Royals’ Carlos Febles as he is tagged out at second base.

Game: Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees

Result: Royals 7, Yankees 3

2002 MLB Opening DayShane Spencer of the New York Yankees runs towards home against the Baltimore Orioles during Opening Day at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Shane Spencer of the New York Yankees runs towards home against the Baltimore Orioles during Opening Day at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles

Result: Orioles 10, Yankees 3

2003 MLB Opening DayNew York Yankees' outfielder Hideki Matsui runs to first base with his MLB debut hit.

New York Yankees’ outfielder Hideki Matsui runs to first base with his MLB debut hit.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Result: Yankees 8, Blue Jays 4

2004 MLB Opening DayFormer New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi stand with commemorative home plate alongside New York Yankee Hideki Matsui and Tampa Bay Devil RayTino Martinez.

Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Japan’s Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi stand with commemorative home plate alongside New York Yankee Hideki Matsui and Tampa Bay Devil RayTino Martinez.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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Result: Devil Rays 8, Yankees 3

2005 MLB Opening DayAlex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees runs to catch a pop up against the Boston Red Sox.

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees runs to catch a pop up against the Boston Red Sox.

Game: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Result: Yankees 9, Red Sox 2

2006 MLB Opening DayGary Sheffield of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Johnny Damon after hitting a home run.

Gary Sheffield of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Johnny Damon after hitting a home run.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics

Result: Yankees 15, Athletics 2

2007 MLB Opening DayDerek Jeter of the New York Yankees tags out Delmon Young of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees tags out Delmon Young of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Game: Tampa Bay Devils Rays vs. New York Yankees

Result: Yankees 9, Devil Rays 5

2008 MLB Opening DayStarting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.

Starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.

Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

Result: Yankees 3, Blue Jays 2

2009 MLB Opening DayNew York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia.

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles

Result: Orioles 10, Yankees 5

2010 MLB Opening DayCurtis Granderson of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammate Derek Jeter,

Curtis Granderson of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammate Derek Jeter,

Game: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

Result: Red Sox 9, Yankees 7

2011 MLB Opening DayNick Swisher #33, Derek Jeter #2 and Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees take the field.

Nick Swisher #33, Derek Jeter #2 and Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees take the field.

Game: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

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Result: Yankees 6, Tigers 3

2012 MLB Opening DayNew York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hits a double.

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hits a double.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Result: Rays 7, Yankees 6

2013 MLB Opening DayFrancisco Cervelli #29 of the New York Yankees hits a two-RBI single.

Francisco Cervelli #29 of the New York Yankees hits a two-RBI single.

Game: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Result: Red Sox 8, Yankees 2

2014 MLB Opening DayDerek Jeter of the New York Yankees, right, talks with former Houston Astros star Craig Biggio.

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, right, talks with former Houston Astros star Craig Biggio.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros

Result: Astros 6, Yankees 2

2015 MLB Opening DayMasahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

Result: Blue Jays 6, Yankees 1

2016 MLB Opening DayThe New York Yankees look on before the game against the Houston Astros during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on April 5, 2016.

The New York Yankees look on before the game against the Houston Astros during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on April 5, 2016.

Game: Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees

Result: Astros 5, Yankees 3

2017 MLB Opening DayFirst baseman Greg Bird #33 of the New York Yankees makes the out on Steven Souza Jr. #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays.

First baseman Greg Bird #33 of the New York Yankees makes the out on Steven Souza Jr. #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Result: Rays 7, Yankees 3

2018 MLB Opening DayNew York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino throws a pitch in the first inning.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino throws a pitch in the first inning.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays

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Result: Yankees 6, Blue Jays 1

2019 MLB Opening DayFormer New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera throws out the ceremonial first pitch.

Former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera throws out the ceremonial first pitch.

Game: Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees

Result: Yankees 7, Orioles 2

2020 MLB Opening DayNew York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge takes batting practice.

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge takes batting practice.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals

Result: Yankees 4, Nationals 1

2021 MLB Opening DayAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on April 1, 2021.

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on April 1, 2021.

Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

Result: Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2

2022 MLB Opening DayYankees and Red Sox in opening day baseball action at Yankee Stadium April 8, 2022.

Yankees and Red Sox in opening day baseball action at Yankee Stadium April 8, 2022.

Game: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Result: Yankees 6, Red Sox 5

2023 MLB Opening DayAnthony Volpe of the New York Yankees.

Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees.

Game: San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees

Result: Yankees 5, Giants 0

2024 MLB Opening DayNestor Cortes of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.

Nestor Cortes of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.

Game: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros

Result: Yankees 5, Astros 4

2025 MLB Opening DayNew York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon.

Game: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees

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Result: Yankees 4, Brewers 2

2026 MLB Opening DayNew York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger stands on the field before the start of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger stands on the field before the start of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

Game: New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants

Result: TBD

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: MLB opening day record for New York Yankees since 2000