Yankee Stadium Section 222 — Shade & Sun Guide
Main Level · behind home plate
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 222 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 222 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 222 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 222 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 222 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 222?
Shaded from first pitch — the sun is off this part of the stadium by 7:05 PM.
When is Section 222 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
- Lobel's — Section 223
- Mac Truck — Section 223
- Magnolia Bakery — Section 223
- Treat House — Section 223
- Nathan's Famous — Section 224
- MVP Burger — Section 227
- First Aid — Main Level — Section 221
- Family restroom (Delta SKY360 Suite) — Section 221
Nearby sections
Section 221 · Section 223 · Terrace Level 322 · Field Level 122