Yankee Stadium Section 120 — Shade & Sun Guide

Field Level · behind home plate · covers 120A and 120B

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 120 has sun coming from the side. 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

1:05 PM4:05 PM7:05 PM
AprSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
MaySun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
JunSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
JulSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
AugSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
SepSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
OctSun from the sideSun behind standSun down

Sun direction and cover

Section 120 sits behind home plate. Rear rows have overhead cover. Coverage does not guarantee shade from low-angle sunlight. Reported cover: Rows 14–19 in 120A and 120B. The sun comes from the side of this field-facing section at a representative July 1:05 PM start. 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 120 shaded for day games?

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 120 has sun coming from the side. 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 120 are covered?

Rear rows have overhead cover. Coverage does not guarantee shade from low-angle sunlight. Reported cover: Rows 14–19 in 120A and 120B. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.

When does shade arrive in Section 120?

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 120?

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 120?

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

Food & services nearby

  • Magnolia Bakery — Section 121
  • Sweet P Bakery — Section 121
  • Treat House — Section 121
  • Colony Grill — Section 125
  • Grand Slam Shakes — Section 125
  • Chickie & Pete's — Section 115
  • Family restroom — Section 124
  • First Aid — Field Level — Section 128

Nearby sections

Section 119 · Section 121 · Main Level 220 · Legends Suite ring 20

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

Interactive Yankee Stadium shade map