Yankee Stadium Section 426 — Shade & Sun Guide
Grandstand Level · third-base/left-field side
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 426 faces the sun. 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-facing | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| May | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jun | Sun-facing | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Jul | Sun-facing | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Aug | Sun-facing | Sun behind stand | Sun behind stand |
| Sep | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Oct | Sun from the side | Sun from the side | Sun down |
Sun direction and cover
Section 426 sits on the third-base/left-field side. Rear Grandstand rows sit beneath the roof. Published starting-row guidance varies; check the exact seat. The sun is in front of this field-facing section at a representative July 1:05 PM start; open rows face the sunlight. 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 426 shaded for day games?
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 426 faces the sun. 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 426 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 426?
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 426?
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
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- Highlanders — Section 324
- Magnolia Bakery — Section 324
- Sweet P Bakery — Section 324
- Treat House — Section 324
- Family restroom — Section 327
- First Aid — Field Level — Section 128
Nearby sections
Section 425 · Section 427 · Terrace Level 326
Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.