Yankee Stadium Section 27 — Shade & Sun Guide
Legends Suite ring · third-base/left-field side · covers 027A and 027B
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 27 starts in direct sun and falls into full shade around 2:55 PM. 4:05 PM and night starts: fully shaded.
Shade by month and first pitch
| 1:05 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:05 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | Partial (shade 2:35 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| May | Partial (shade 2:35 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jun | Partial (shade 2:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jul | Sun (shade 2:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Aug | Partial (shade 2:25 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Sep | Partial (shade 2:45 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Oct | Partial (shade 3:05 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
Shade overview
Section 027 is a Legends Suite ring section on the third-base/left-field side. At a midsummer 1:05 PM first pitch the section starts in direct sun, falling into shade around 2:55 PM. By a 4:05 PM start the sun has moved off it entirely. Night games: shaded from first pitch.
Common questions
Is Section 27 shaded for day games?
Partly at first — for a July 1:05 PM start it's in direct sun through the early innings, with the whole section shaded from about 2:55 PM.
Is Section 27 protected from rain?
No — there is no overhead cover here.
What about night games in Section 27?
Shaded from first pitch — the sun is off this part of the stadium by 7:05 PM.
What's the difference between 027A, 027B?
They're subsections of the same block and share the same sun exposure — everything on this page applies to all of them.
When is Section 27 sunniest?
Jul day games, when the early-afternoon sun is highest on this side. For the least sun, pick a later start or sit toward the rear.
Food & services nearby
- Benihana — Section 127
- Nathan's Famous — Section 127
- Blue Bunny — Section 125
- Colony Grill — Section 125
- Grand Slam Shakes — Section 125
- Magnolia Bakery — Section 125
- First Aid — Field Level — Section 128
- Family restroom — Section 227