Shaded and Covered Seating at Yankee Stadium

Covered Seats at Yankee Stadium

100 Level (Field Level)

Yankee Stadium features three distinct levels of seating - and covered seating can be found at the back of each level. Seats under cover will be protected from the rain (and snow) and will have the best chance of being shaded when the sun is directly overhead.

The lower level consists of ultra-premium seating around the infield and the 100s sections that wrap around most of the ballpark. Seats closest to the field - Legends and Champion Suites sections - are completely uncovered and exposed to all elements.

The only place to find covered seating near the field is at the back of the 100s sections. Generally speaking, the last 5-6 rows in each of these sections are completely covered by the overhang. For example, section 120A and 120B are directly behind home plate, and rows 14-19 in each section are under cover.

Sections 105-108 are the most heavily covered sections at Yankee Stadium. Located in right field, more than half of the rows in these sections are covered. While this will keep you dry, remember that the farther back you sit, the more obstructed your view by the overhang. Also, keep in mind that these sections are susceptible to the sun when it starts setting over the third base roof.

The only 100s sections without any cover are sections 103, 104, 135 and 136. These sections are in home run territory and do not have a roof or overhang protecting them.

200 Level (Main Level)

The Main Level at Yankee Stadium refers to sections labeled in the 200s (except those in the outfield). Each section has at least a little cover, thanks to the Terrace Level overhang. Between sections 205 - 217 and 223 - 234, roughly the last ten rows are under cover, starting with row 14.

As for the 200s sections in the outfield? Those are known as the Bleachers - and as most bleachers are - these are completely exposed to the sun and rain.

300 Level (Terrace Level)

The next level up at Yankee Stadium is the Terrace Level. These are sections labeled in the 300s. These sections provide cover to the 200 level but are not covered themselves. They're one of the best values for a Yankees game, but on a rainy day you don't want to be sitting here.

400 Level (Grandstand)

At the top of Yankee Stadium are the Grandstand sections. Not only are these among the cheapest tickets for Yankees games, they're also among the best protected seats.

Roughly speaking, the last ten rows of every Grandstand section is covered by the roof. Pick a seat in row 5 or higher, and you'll stay happily dry during inclement weather. Just keep in mind that the trade-off in the highest rows is that the roof's lattice may be distracting to your view.

Shaded Seats at Yankee Stadium

While covered seats are great for keeping you dry on a rainy day, some of them won't do you much good if what you're really after is relief from the sun. If this is you, here are the general rules for finding shaded seats at a Yankees game:

• For 1pm games, most covered seats will also be shaded until at least the 6th inning
• ​Avoid seats in home run territory - even if they are covered
• Do not sit in the Bleachers
• Favor seats behind home plate or around the infield

Fan Comments

• Many of the rows in the Grandstand are covered from the elements.

  Submitted by a Fan
  Rows 7 and higher.

• Seats Behind Home Plate Will be in the Shade First

  Submitted by a Fan
  Yankee Stadium is fairly wide open, which makes it difficult to find good shade at the ballpark. Outfield seats in right field face west, so they should be avoided for late afternoon and evening games. For your best chance at shade, sit slightly on the first base side of home plate. Alternatively, the last few rows of the 200 and 400 levels are protected by an overhang. Unfortunately, nearly every row in the lower level is exposed to the elements.

• Front of sections 011-029 are behind the netting

  Submitted by a Fan
  There is some amount of netting or screening in front of sections 011-029. The height and coverage of netting or screening will vary by section.

Related Photos From Yankee Stadium

Related Questions

• What rows in Section 215-218 at Yankee Stadium will be in the shade?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · May 7, 2013

  Choose a double-digit row (10 and higher) for your best chance to be in the shade or to be in the shade earlier. For a 1pm game, very few rows will be covered completely. There are 13 rows in Section 215 and 23 in sections 216-218. The concourse entrance is behind the last row as well, so the farther back you are, the closer you will be to concessions and restrooms.

  

  Photo Credit: Adapted from flickr user gorbould

  Other Seats in the Shade

  For more shade on the 200 and 300 levels at Yankee Stadium, please see: Where is the best shade on the 200 or 300 level of Yankee Stadium?

• Are seats in Section 125 Row 26 at Yankee Stadium covered?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · May 23, 2013

  

  Section 125 begins to get coverage from the overhanging deck of the main level at row 25. So from row 26, you should have decent coverage from the elements.

• Which sections at Yankee Stadium are covered?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · June 2, 2014

  The best place to sit in a covered area at Yankee Stadium will be in Rows 6 and higher in the upper tier Grandstand Level (Sections 405-434). These seats are among some of the furthest views in the ballpark, but have the best coverage provided by the roof at the very top of the stadium.

  
  
  

  If you prefer to sit lower to the field, covered seating can also be found in Rows 16 and higher in Sections 205-217 and 223-234.

  
  
  

  The bleachers are the worst place to look for covered seating as there are a lot of fully exposed seats in this area.

  
  
  

  Roof provides good coverage at the top of the Grandstand Level at Yankee Stadium (CreativeCommons)

  
  
  
  

  The overhanging 300 level seats provide coverage at the top of the 200 level sections (CreativeCommons

• Are any of the rows in Section 311 covered at Yankee Stadium?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · July 16, 2014

  Unfortunately there is no overhead coverage in any of the seating rows in Section 311 at Yankee Stadium. The 300 level seats are some of the most exposed areas in the stadium, but you can find much better coverage and protection on the upper level in the back half of the 400 level sections just above.

  
  
  

  Roof at the top of Yankee Stadium covers the back half of the 400 level sections (CreativeCommons)

  
  

• Where is the best shade on the 200 or 300 level of Yankee Stadium?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · June 21, 2014

  You will want to avoid the 300 level if you are looking for Shade at Yankee Stadium, as these seats are some of the most exposed to the sun. The better option will be looking for seats in the top rows of the 200 level near home plate, which will have good shade and additional protection from the overhanging 300 level deck above.

  
  

  Some of the best options for shade will be in Rows 16 and higher in Sections 215-217 and 223-225 as these seats face towards the East and have great coverage under the overhang.

• Will seats in Section 217 have good shade at Yankee Stadium?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · July 5, 2015

  For a 1:05PM start in July, seats in Section 217 Row 19 will have very good shade due to their northeast facing seating position, as well as the roof just above which provides overhead coverage starting around Row 14. Seats near the back of the section will have some of the best protection from the sun, so we recommend opting for Rows 17 and higher.