Yankee Stadium Section 209 — Shade & Sun Guide
Main Level · first-base/right-field side
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 209 stays a sun/shade split for most of the game — and its back rows are under the deck above from first pitch.
Shade by month and first pitch
| 1:05 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:05 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade | Shade (from first pitch) |
| May | Partial | Partial (shade 6:55 PM) | Shade |
| Jun | Partial | Partial | Partial (shade 8:25 PM) |
| Jul | Partial | Partial (shade 7:15 PM) | Partial (shade 8:25 PM) |
| Aug | Partial (shade 2:05 PM) | Shade | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Sep | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Oct | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
Shade overview
Section 209 is a Main Level section on the first-base/right-field side. At a midsummer 1:05 PM first pitch it's a sun/shade split — front rows catch the high sun while back rows sit in shade — and it stays that way for most of the game. The deck above covers the back rows, so the rear of the section is the safe bet whatever the start time.
Seasonal note: day games in Apr, Sep, Oct start already shaded — the early-innings sun is a June-August phenomenon.
Common questions
Is Section 209 shaded for day games?
Mostly not — for a July 1:05 PM start it stays a sun/shade split for most of the game.
Which rows of Section 209 are covered?
The rear rows sit under the deck above, protected from sun and rain all game. We don't publish an exact row cutoff — the covered zone starts toward the back.
Is Section 209 protected from rain?
Only the rear rows under the overhang. Front and middle rows are open to the sky.
What about night games in Section 209?
Night games start with some low evening sun; shade settles in around 8:25 PM.
When is Section 209 sunniest?
Jun 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
- Triple Play Grill — Section 213
- Lobel's — Section 223
- Mac Truck — Section 223
- MVP Burger — Section 227
- Brooklyn Dumpling Shop — Section 108
- Colony Grill — Section 310
- Family restroom — Section 219
- First Aid — Main Level — Section 221
Nearby sections
Section 208 · Section 210 · Terrace Level 309 · Field Level 109