Yankee Stadium Section 16 — Shade & Sun Guide
Legends Suite ring · behind home plate
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 16 has the sun behind the stand. This section has open seating; any structural shade depends on the exact row and sun angle. Sun direction and overhead cover are separate; check the row notes below.
Sun directions are model estimates using the section’s approximate field-facing orientation for the 15th of each month, April through October 2026, sampled every 10 minutes over 3 hours 10 minutes. Overhead cover is described separately. Sun behind the stand does not guarantee shade; individual rows, local obstructions and clouds can change conditions. Use the interactive map for your game's date and start time.
Sun direction by month and first pitch
| 1:05 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:05 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| May | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jun | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jul | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Aug | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Sep | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Oct | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand | Sun down |
Sun direction and cover
Section 016 sits behind home plate. Open seating; nearby structures may still cast shadows. The sun is behind this field-facing section at a representative July 1:05 PM start; open seats can still receive direct sun. Coverage does not guarantee shade. Exact shadow boundaries and arrival times have not been measured.
Seasonal sun directions use the 15th of each month. A later start does not guarantee shade before sunset; local obstructions have not been measured.
Common questions
Is Section 16 shaded for day games?
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 16 has the sun behind the stand. This section has open seating; any structural shade depends on the exact row and sun angle. Sun direction and overhead cover are separate; check the row notes below.
Which rows of Section 16 are covered?
Open seating; nearby structures may still cast shadows. An exact row boundary is not recorded. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.
When does shade arrive in Section 16?
An exact shade-arrival time is not established. The timeline shows sun direction, not a measured shadow; individual rows, overhang edges and local structures can differ.
What about night games in Section 16?
Evening starts may still have sunlight. Sun down is shown separately once the sun crosses the conventional sunset boundary for the stadium and date.
Food & services nearby
- Chickie & Pete's — Section 115
- King's Hawaiian — Section 115
- Magnolia Bakery — Section 217
- Sweet P Bakery — Section 217
- Treat House — Section 217
- Kosher — Section 214
- Family restroom — Section 219
- First Aid — Main Level — Section 221
Nearby sections
Section 15 · Section 17 · Field Level 117
Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.