Yankee Stadium Section 421 — Shade & Sun Guide

Grandstand Level · behind home plate

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 421 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 behind standSun down

Sun direction and cover

Section 421 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 421 shaded for day games?

At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 421 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 421 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 421?

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 421?

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

  • Brooklyn Dumpling Shop — Section 321
  • Lobel's — Section 321
  • Sweet P Bakery — Section 321
  • The Halal Guys — Section 321
  • Triple Play Grill — Section 321
  • Magnolia Bakery — Section 320
  • First Aid — Terrace/Grandstand (when open) — Section 320
  • First Aid — Main Level — Section 221

Nearby sections

Section 420 · Section 422 · Terrace Level 321

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

Interactive Yankee Stadium shade map