Shaded and Covered Seating at Citizens Bank Park

Shaded Seats for a Phillies Game

Each year Philadelphia experiences more than three weeks of 90+ degree weather. And each year the Phillies host about 15 day games - many of which occur on these super-hot summer days. When it comes to finding relief in the shade, Citizens Bank Park isn't the most generous ballpark. Never-the-less, there are a few areas to consider if you're looking to purchase shaded seats for a Phillies game.

Third Base Seats Get Shade the Earliest

The ballpark faces almost due north, which means that the sun will set over the third base side of the field. As a result, seats on this side will be shaded long before seats on the first base side.

Hall of Fame Club Seats are the Best Shaded Seats on the Third Base Side

Among seats on the third base side of the field, Hall of Fame Club sections 225-232 are the best seats for shade. For a 1 p.m. game all seats in these sections are comfortably out of the sun by the third inning. As an added bonus, ticketholders in these seats get access to an indoor club area safe from the heat and/or the rain.

Terrace Deck Sections Are an Inexpensive Alternative to Club Seats

If you need to stay out of the sun but don't care about the amenities in the club level, consider seats in the Terrace Deck (i.e.: 400s). While this area does have some of the farthest views in the stadium, sections 423-434 are fully shaded in rows 6 and higher. And rows 1-5 are eventually shaded by mid-afternoon.

Finding Shade in the Lower Level is Hit or Miss

Fans who love the excitement of sitting close to the field will have a difficult time finding seats that aren't in the sun. Even on the third base side, most 100-level seats are in direct sun for at least a few innings.

In third base sections 126-139, rows 30 and above are the best place to avoid the sun. Not all sections follow this rule (e.g.: 134-136), but a a majority of these seats will be shaded within the first couple innings.

One final area worth mentioning is sections 122-128. Given their location behind home plate, tickets in these sections are considerably more expensive than other lower level seats. However, you'll be rewarded with an excellent view and a good chance at being in the shade.

Shaded Seats on the First Base Side

The Phillies dugout is on the first base side of the field. For fans hoping to sit in shaded seats on the home side of the field, options are limited. In fact, the only way to guarantee full shade for nine innings is to sit in one of the upper-most rows in the club level or the terrace level.

Worst Seats for Avoiding the Sun

When looking at seats in right field at Citizens Bank Park, you may notice that a lot of these seats are covered from an overhang or the stadium roof. These seem like ideal seats for keeping cool, but they are very deceiving.

The list below shows sections that fans expect to be shaded but are not. About half of the seats in the following sections will be shaded at first pitch (for an afternoon game). But nearly all of them will be directly in the sun by the final out:

• Sections 101-114
• Sections 201-211
• Sections 301-310
• Sections 412-418

If sun protection is important to you, we highly recommend avoiding all seats on the first base side and in right field.

Covered Seats at Citizens Bank Park

When it comes to finding covered seats at Citizens Bank Park, the best strategy is to look for seats in the last few rows of any section. In these areas, the cover comes from the level above, providing some protection from the elements. Here's a summary of the covered seating options at Citizens Bank Park:

• 400 Level: Overhang provides protection over rows 9-16.
• Club Level: Starting from row 7 and above
  • Also provides an climate controlled concourse
• Right Field and Right Field Corner: Last 3-5 rows in each section
  • 102-108
  • 201-209
  • 302-310

Fan Comments

• Nice because you are close and covered.

  Submitted by a Fan · Section 203
  But deep right field is hard to see most of the time

• The back 4-5 rows of the 100 level are under shade during day games.

  Submitted by a Fan

• Upper deck seats on left side are generally in the shade.

  Submitted by a Fan · Section 430
  I sunburn badly; upper deck seats on the left field side (like these) are generally in the shade for most of the game.

• Third Base Side Seats Get Shade First at Citizens Bank Park

  Submitted by a Fan
  Seats on the third base side of the field at Citizens Bank Park will be the first to get shade during afternoon and evening games. Seating at the home of the Phillies is wide open on the lower level, which makes finding shade difficult. Sections 108-110 in particular are directly in the sun, as is most of the 300 level on the first base side of the field.

• Front of sections 115-132 are behind the netting

  Submitted by a Fan
  There is some amount of netting or screening in front of sections 115-132. The height and coverage of netting or screening will vary by section.

Related Questions

• Which rows are under the roof in Section 216 at Citizens Bank Park?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · February 19, 2013

  Unfortunately there is not very much coverage provided by the roof in the 200 level sections at Citizens Bank Park. However your best options for having some protection from the roof will be rows 7 & 8 (the last two rows of section 216). These seats face northwest, so you may get some exposure to the sun during mid afternoon games. It is also important to note that seats in Section 216 belong to the Hall of Fame Club seating section, which grants ticket holders access to private climate controlled lounges with upscale food and beverage options. These additional amenities make section 216 a great option in case of inclement weather.

  

• Which seats are covered and out of the sun at Citizens Bank Park?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · May 29, 2014

  The best combination of cover and shade at Citizens Bank Park is located in the back few rows of the lower level seats along the third baseline. Sections 130-133 are among our favorites for combining shade and coverage as they face directly east and will have the sun at the back quicker than most all other areas. We recommend searching for tickets in Rows 33 and higher to ensure adequate protection under the overhanging seating deck above.

• Where are the best seats for shade at Citizens Bank Park?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · June 11, 2013

  Seats on the third base side of the field at Citizens Bank Park will be the first to get shade during afternoon and evening games.

  Seating at the home of the Phillies is wide open on the lower level, which makes finding shade difficult. Sections 108-110 in particular are directly in the sun, as is most of the 300 level on the first base side of the field.

  

  Some of the best places to find shade will be in the last few rows of the field level sections and last rows of the club level sections (we recommend the third base side as well). These seats will have some protection from the overhanging decks above, and will put the sun at your back quicker as it begins to set.