Yankee Stadium Section 406 — Shade & Sun Guide
Grandstand Level · first-base/right-field side
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 406 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 | Partial | Partial (shade 7:35 PM) |
| May | Partial | Partial | Partial (shade 8:05 PM) |
| Jun | Partial | Partial | Partial (shade 8:25 PM) |
| Jul | Partial | Partial | Partial (shade 8:25 PM) |
| Aug | Partial | Partial | Partial (shade 7:55 PM) |
| Sep | Shade | Partial (shade 7:05 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Oct | Shade | Partial (shade 5:15 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) |
Shade overview
Section 406 is a Grandstand 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 406 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 406 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 406 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 406?
Night games start with some low evening sun; shade settles in around 8:25 PM.
When is Section 406 sunniest?
May 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.
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