Yankee Stadium Section 226 — Shade & Sun Guide

Main Level · third-base/left-field side

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 226 has sun coming from the side. 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 PM4:05 PM7:05 PM
AprSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
MaySun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
JunSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
JulSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
AugSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
SepSun from the sideSun behind standSun behind stand
OctSun from the sideSun from the sideSun down

Sun direction and cover

Section 226 sits on the third-base/left-field side. Rear rows have overhang cover; the starting row varies by section. Sunlight may enter beneath the deck. The sun comes from the side of this field-facing section at a representative July 1:05 PM start. 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 226 shaded for day games?

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 226 has sun coming from the side. 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 226 are covered?

Rear rows have overhang cover; the starting row varies by section. Sunlight may enter beneath the deck. An exact row boundary is not recorded. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.

When does shade arrive in Section 226?

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 226?

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

  • MVP Burger — Section 227
  • Lobel's — Section 223
  • Mac Truck — Section 223
  • Kosher — Section 228
  • Nuchas Empanadas — Section 232
  • Benihana — Section 127
  • Family restroom — Section 227
  • First Aid — Main Level — Section 221

Nearby sections

Section 225 · Section 227 · Terrace Level 326 · Field Level 126

Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.

Interactive Yankee Stadium shade map