Yankee Stadium Section 17 — Shade & Sun Guide

Legends Suite ring · behind home plate · covers 017A and 017B

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 17 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

Sun direction and cover

Section 017 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 17 shaded for day games?

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 17 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 17 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 17?

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 17?

Evening starts may still have sunlight. Sun down is shown separately once the sun crosses the conventional sunset boundary for the stadium and date.

Does this guide cover every subsection of 17?

This guide summarizes the parent section. Select your exact subsection on the interactive map; neighboring rows can have different exposure.

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 16 · Section 18 · Field Level 118

Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.

Interactive Yankee Stadium shade map