Yankee Stadium Section 27 — Shade & Sun Guide
Legends Suite ring · third-base/left-field side · covers 027A and 027B
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 27 faces the sun. 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-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| May | Sun-facing | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jun | Sun-facing | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jul | Sun-facing | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Aug | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Sep | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Oct | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun down |
Sun direction and cover
Section 027 sits on the third-base/left-field side. Open seating; nearby structures may still cast shadows. The sun is in front of this field-facing section at a representative July 1:05 PM start; open rows face the sunlight. 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 27 shaded for day games?
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 27 faces the sun. 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 27 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 27?
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 27?
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 27?
This guide summarizes the parent section. Select your exact subsection on the interactive map; neighboring rows can have different exposure.
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
Nearby sections
Section 26 · Section 28 · Field Level 127
Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.