Yankee Stadium Section 221 — Shade & Sun Guide
Main Level · behind home plate · covers 221A and 221B
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 221 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 221 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 221 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 221 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 221 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 221?
Shaded from first pitch — the sun is off this part of the stadium by 7:05 PM.
What's the difference between 221A, 221B?
They're subsections of the same block and share the same sun exposure — everything on this page applies to all of them.
When is Section 221 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
- Mac Truck — Section 223
- Nathan's Famous — Section 224
- MVP Burger — Section 227
- Nuchas Empanadas — Section 232
- Magnolia Bakery — Section 121
- Sweet P Bakery — Section 121
- First Aid — Main Level — at this section
- Family restroom (Delta SKY360 Suite) — at this section
Nearby sections
Section 220 · Section 222 · Terrace Level 321 · Field Level 121