Yankee Stadium Section 128 — Shade & Sun Guide
Field Level · third-base/left-field side
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 128 faces the sun. 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 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:05 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| May | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Jun | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Jul | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | 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 128 sits on the third-base/left-field side. 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 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 128 shaded for day games?
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 128 faces the sun. 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 128 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 128?
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 128?
Evening starts may still have sunlight. Sun down is shown separately once the sun crosses the conventional sunset boundary for the stadium and date.
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 — at this section
- Family restroom — Section 130
Nearby sections
Section 127 · Section 129 · Main Level 228 · Legends Suite ring 28
Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.