Yankee Stadium Section 420 — Shade & Sun Guide
Grandstand Level · behind home plate · covers 420A and 420B and 420C
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 420 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 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:05 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| May | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jun | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jul | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Aug | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Sep | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Oct | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun down |
Sun direction and cover
Section 420 sits behind home plate. Rear Grandstand rows sit beneath the roof. Published starting-row guidance varies; check the exact seat. 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 420 shaded for day games?
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 420 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 420 are covered?
Rear Grandstand rows sit beneath the roof. Published starting-row guidance varies; check the exact seat. An exact row boundary is not recorded. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.
When does shade arrive in Section 420?
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 420?
Evening starts may still have sunlight. Sun down is shown separately once the sun crosses the conventional sunset boundary for the stadium and date.
Does this guide cover every subsection of 420?
This guide summarizes the parent section. Select your exact subsection on the interactive map; neighboring rows can have different exposure.
Food & services nearby
- Magnolia Bakery — Section 320
- Sweet P Bakery — Section 320
- Treat House — Section 320
- Brooklyn Dumpling Shop — Section 321
- Lobel's — Section 321
- The Halal Guys — Section 321
- First Aid — Terrace/Grandstand (when open) — Section 320
- Family restroom — Section 219
Nearby sections
Section 419 · Section 421 · Terrace Level 320
Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.