Great American Ball Park Section 428: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 428 is on the 400 Level, on the first base side. Its rows run A-F. The front row is 152 ft from home plate and Row F sits 78 ft above the field. For a 1:10 pm start in July a seat here gets about 170 minutes of direct sun.

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How many rows are in Section 428?
6 rows: A-F. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 428 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are allowed when rain is forecast, but should not be opened in crowded areas or block other guests' view.
How far is Section 428 from home plate?
The front row is 152 ft (46.3 m) from home plate; Row F is 161 ft. Eye height runs from 73 ft above the field at the front to 78 ft at the top. You look down at 25.6° from Row A, 25.7° from Row D and 25.8° from Row F.
| Row | To home plate | Eye height | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 152 ft | 73 ft | no |
| D | 157 ft | 76 ft | no |
| F | 161 ft | 78 ft | no |
Is Section 428 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 170 minutes of direct sun for a 1:10 pm start in July. Every month and start time (average minutes of sun, and when the section is mostly shaded):
| Month | 1:10 pm | 6:40 pm |
|---|---|---|
| April | 128 min shade 3:55 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| May | 167 min shade not during the game | 0 min shade first pitch |
| June | 170 min shade not during the game | 0 min shade first pitch |
| July | 170 min shade not during the game | 0 min shade first pitch |
| August | 160 min shade 4:05 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| September | 105 min shade 3:05 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
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