President Donald Trump has made it a habit to attend sporting events while in office, with the latest coming Thursday night.
Trump is expected to be in attendance when the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on the 24th anniversary of September 11th. Trump has already attended the Super Bowl and the men's U.S. Open men's tennis final this year alone and is expected to attend the Ryder Cup in New York later this month.
Trump's presence could cause potential delays for fans entering Yankee Stadium, as is what happened when Trump was in Queens for the U.S. Open final last week. Here's the latest on Trump's potential appearance in the Bronx on Thursday night.
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Is Donald Trump at Yankees-Tigers?
The Yankees announced on Wednesday that President Trump is expected to attend Thursday's game between the Yankees and Tigers in Yankee Stadium. Trump's attendance aligns with the the 24th anniversary of September 11th, as New York will recognize the victims and heroes of the attack before the game.
The New York Yankees and the White House today announced that President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to attend the Yankees-Tigers game on Thursday, September 11 at Yankee Stadium. Pregame ceremonies will recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 10, 2025
Ticketed guests are strongly… pic.twitter.com/GRrPtdZXvB
The Yankees added what is probably bullet-proof glass in front of the suite where Trump will likely watch the game.
New glass in front of a suite at Yankee Stadium.
— Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) September 11, 2025
Assume that’s where President Trump will be sitting for the game. pic.twitter.com/dTyk3oONxL
Before the game, Trump visited the Yankees locker room and shook hand with the players
JUST IN: President Trump receives a warm welcome as he greets Yankees players in the clubhouse before watching the game on the anniversary of September 11th. pic.twitter.com/SbKiHleyKY
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 11, 2025
Happening Now—President Trump with the New York @Yankees.
— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) September 11, 2025
⚾️🇺🇸🦅 pic.twitter.com/IcRvhuRGHN
Trump arrived to his seats in time for the National Anthem.
President Donald Trump is in attendance at the Tigers vs. Yankees game. pic.twitter.com/WXm3kAdxjg
— ESPN (@espn) September 11, 2025
Why is Donald Trump at Yankees-Tigers?
Trump has decided to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 by attending the Yankees-Tigers game on Thursday. The Yankees are the only New York team scheduled to play at home on the day, as the New York Mets are on the road to play the Philadelphia Phillies and both football teams are playing on Sunday.
Yankees-Tigers 9/11 anniversary details
The Yankees are holding pregame ceremonies before the series finale vs. the Tigers to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. Before the game, Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon laid a wreath on the monument in monument park dedicated to the victims of the attack.
On the first anniversary of 9/11, a plaque was dedicated in Monument Park in tribute to the eternal spirit of all the innocent victims and to the selfless courage of the heroes who lost their lives trying to help.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 11, 2025
Today, Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodón laid a wreath… pic.twitter.com/DIcVoQKtbx
The Yankees honored the victims and heroes of 9/11 with a ceremony before the game.
The Yankees' ceremony to recognize the victims & heroes of 9/11. pic.twitter.com/R7up6G3Iyz
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 11, 2025
Will Donald Trump be booed?
This will be the second time that Trump is attending a sporting event in New York this month. Just last Sunday, Trump attended the men's U.S. Open Final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and fans could be heard booing the President during pre-match ceremonies.
ESPN/ABC show President Donald Trump during the national anthem at the US Open. The crowd can be heard booing, and the President reacted with a sly grin. pic.twitter.com/3HWYZfhl0x
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 7, 2025
However, it appears that Trump got a positive reception when he was shown on the jumbotron.
President Trump is here and was shown on the Jumbotron during tonight’s national anthem at Yankee Stadium: pic.twitter.com/TnVvAfHSmx
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) September 11, 2025
Some fans chanted "USA" when Trump got to his seats in the suite.
WATCH: Yankee Stadium erupts in "USA! USA!" chants after President Trump joins the stands ahead of the September 11th anniversary game. pic.twitter.com/o9OoCxokV5
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 11, 2025
Then, when Trump was introduced to the crowd in the middle of the second, he got a very positive hand.
President Trump is announced to the crowd at Yankee Stadium. pic.twitter.com/YQQbUsxOS6
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 11, 2025