Yankee Stadium Section 431 — Shade & Sun Guide
Grandstand Level · third-base/left-field side · covers 431A and 431B
For a midsummer 1:05 PM day game, Section 431 starts as a sun/shade split and falls into full shade around 3:45 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 | Partial (shade 4:35 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| May | Partial (shade 3:45 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jun | Partial (shade 3:25 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Jul | Partial (shade 3:45 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Aug | Partial (shade 4:15 PM) | Partial (shade 4:15 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Sep | Partial | Partial (shade 4:55 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) |
| Oct | Partial | Partial (shade 5:15 PM) | Shade (from first pitch) |
Shade overview
Section 431 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 3:45 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 431 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 3:45 PM.
Which rows of Section 431 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 431 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 431?
Shaded from first pitch — the sun is off this part of the stadium by 7:05 PM.
What's the difference between 431A, 431B?
They're subsections of the same block and share the same sun exposure — everything on this page applies to all of them.
When is Section 431 sunniest?
Apr 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.
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