Yankee Stadium Section 117 — Shade & Sun Guide

Field Level · behind home plate · covers 117A and 117B

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 117 has the sun behind the stand. This section has cover over some rows; sunlight can still enter beneath the overhang. 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 117 sits behind home plate. The seating guide reports rear-row cover in this part of the Field Level. The exact boundary varies by section; verify your row. 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 117 shaded for day games?

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 117 has the sun behind the stand. This section has cover over some rows; sunlight can still enter beneath the overhang. Sun direction and overhead cover are separate; check the row notes below.

Which rows of Section 117 are covered?

The seating guide reports rear-row cover in this part of the Field Level. The exact boundary varies by section; verify your row. An exact row boundary is not recorded. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.

When does shade arrive in Section 117?

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 117?

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 117?

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
• Grand Slam Shakes — Section 112
• Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson — Section 112
• Colony Grill — Section 125
• Benihana — Section 127
• Family restroom — Section 124
• First Aid — Field Level — Section 128

Nearby sections

Section 116 · Section 118 · Main Level 218 · Legends Suite ring 16

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

Interactive Yankee Stadium shade map