Yankee Stadium Section 431 — Shade & Sun Guide
Grandstand Level · third-base/left-field side · covers 431A and 431B
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 431 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 from the side | Sun from the side |
| May | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Jun | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Jul | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun behind stand |
| Aug | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun from the side |
| Sep | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun from the side |
| Oct | Sun-facing | Sun from the side | Sun down |
Sun direction and cover
Section 431 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 431 shaded for day games?
At a representative July 1:05 PM start, Section 431 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 431 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 431?
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 431?
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 431?
This guide summarizes the parent section. Select your exact subsection on the interactive map; neighboring rows can have different exposure.
Food & services nearby
- Fuku — Section 331
- Mac Truck — Section 331
- Highlanders — Section 232
- Nuchas Empanadas — Section 232
- Sweet P Bakery — Section 232
- Bobby's Burger — Section 132
- Family restroom — Section 130
- First Aid — Field Level — Section 128
Nearby sections
Section 430 · Section 432 · Terrace Level 331
Seating reference · reviewed 2026-09-15. Overhead cover does not guarantee shade.