Yankee Stadium Section 428 — Shade & Sun Guide
Grandstand Level · third-base/left-field side
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 428 starts as a sun/shade split and falls into full shade around 2:55 PM — and its back rows are under the deck above from first pitch. 4:05 PM and night starts: fully shaded.
Shade by month and first pitch
| 1:05 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:05 PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | Partial (shade 3:05 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| May | Partial (shade 2:35 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jun | Partial (shade 2:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jul | Partial (shade 2:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Aug | Partial (shade 2:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Sep | Partial (shade 3:15 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Oct | Partial (shade 3:35 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
Shade overview
Section 428 is a Grandstand Level section on the third-base/left-field side. At a midsummer 1:05 PM first pitch it's a sun/shade split — front rows in the sun, back rows out of it — with full shade arriving around 2:55 PM. The deck above covers the back rows, so the rear of the section is the safe bet whatever the start time. By a 4:05 PM start the sun has moved off it entirely. Night games: shaded from first pitch.
Common questions
Is Section 428 shaded for day games?
Partly at first — for a July 1:05 PM start it's a front-rows-sun, back-rows-shade split through the early innings, with the whole section shaded from about 2:55 PM.
Which rows of Section 428 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 428 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 428?
Shaded from first pitch — the sun is off this part of the stadium by 7:05 PM.
When is Section 428 sunniest?
Oct 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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