Yankee Stadium Section 217 — Shade & Sun Guide
Main Level · behind home plate
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 217 starts as a sun/shade split and falls into full shade around 2:55 PM — and its back rows are under the deck above from first pitch. 4:05 PM and night starts: fully shaded.
Shade by month and first pitch
| 1:05 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:05 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| May | Partial (shade 2:35 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jun | Partial (shade 2:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jul | Partial (shade 2:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Aug | Partial (shade 2:05 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Sep | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Oct | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
Shade overview
Section 217 is a Main Level section behind home plate. At a midsummer 1:05 PM first pitch it's a sun/shade split — front rows in the sun, back rows out of it — with full shade arriving around 2:55 PM. The deck above covers the back rows, so the rear of the section is the safe bet whatever the start time. By a 4:05 PM start the sun has moved off it entirely. Night games: shaded from first pitch.
Seasonal note: day games in Apr, Sep, Oct start already shaded — the early-innings sun is a June-August phenomenon.
Common questions
Is Section 217 shaded for day games?
Partly at first — for a July 1:05 PM start it's a front-rows-sun, back-rows-shade split through the early innings, with the whole section shaded from about 2:55 PM.
Which rows of Section 217 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 217 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 217?
Shaded from first pitch — the sun is off this part of the stadium by 7:05 PM.
When is Section 217 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
- Magnolia Bakery — at this section
- Sweet P Bakery — at this section
- Treat House — at this section
- Kosher — Section 214
- Brooklyn Dumpling Shop — Section 213
- Triple Play Grill — Section 213
- Family restroom — Section 219
- First Aid — Main Level — Section 221
Nearby sections
Section 216 · Section 218 · Terrace Level 317 · Field Level 116