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SHADE GUIDE

Progressive Field

Cleveland Guardians•MLB

Cleveland, OH

34,830 seats

356° orientation

Open Air

Built 1994

Progressive Field stadium information: Home of the Cleveland Guardians in MLB. Located in Cleveland, OH with a capacity of 34,830 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 356 degrees. Built in 1994.

For a day game at Progressive Field, the behind home plate falls into shade first. The coolest seats are on that side, in the back rows under the upper-deck overhang, and in any fully covered or club-level sections. Evening games leave most of the park shaded by first pitch. See how we calculate this.

At a glance: pick a game time

Sun: W · 26° above the horizon

DateTime: 6:30 PM

Shaded (10)
Light sun (61)
Moderate sun (67)
Full sun (34)

Best Shaded Seats at Progressive Field

Based on stadium orientation and historical data, these sections offer the most shade:

#1

Club Level 309

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#2

Club Level 310

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#3

Club Level 311

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#4

Club Level 312

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#5

Club Level 313

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#6

Upper Box 509

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

Shade in the back rows under the overhang; front rows exposed

#7

Upper Box 510

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

Shade in the back rows under the overhang; front rows exposed

#8

Upper Box 511

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

Shade in the back rows under the overhang; front rows exposed

#9

Upper Box 514

Level: upper
Price: value

#10

Upper Box 515

Level: upper
Price: value

Seasonal Shade Patterns

Shade availability varies significantly throughout the baseball season:

April

Lower sun angle — more shade available, especially in afternoon games

Recommendations:

April: Sun sits lower on the horizon — most stadiums see more natural shade, especially during afternoon games

May

Sun angle rising — shade coverage decreases, evening games best for comfort

Recommendations:

May: Sun angle climbs rapidly, shrinking shade coverage; evening games retain more shade than day games

June

Near summer solstice — fewest shaded seats, covered sections essential

Recommendations:

June: Highest sun angle of the season near the summer solstice — minimal shade during day games, covered seats strongly recommended

July

Peak summer - maximum sun exposure

Recommendations:

July: Peak sun — day games see the least shade of the year; covered or back-row seats essential

August

Late summer - intense afternoon sun

Recommendations:

August: Still-intense afternoon sun; upper-deck back rows and covered sections stay coolest

September

Early fall - decreasing sun angle

Recommendations:

September: Sun angle dropping — natural shade returns, especially for late-afternoon starts

October

Playoff season - comfortable temperatures

Recommendations:

Fall: Lower sun angle provides more natural shade across the bowl

Shade by Game Time

1:00 PM Games

Maximum sun exposure - shade essential

Best Sections:

Upper deck sections (maximum elevation)
Covered/Club level areas
Behind home plate

4:00 PM Games

Afternoon sun on the first base side

Best Sections:

Third base side
Behind home plate (upper levels)
Covered concourse areas

7:00 PM Games

Sunset glare possible in outfield sections

Best Sections:

Most sections have shade by first pitch
Avoid outfield for sunset glare
Any covered section for guaranteed comfort

All Sections Shade Analysis

Section	Level	Coverage	Shade Rating	Best Time	Notes
Field Box 109	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 110	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 111	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 112	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 113	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 114	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 115	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 116	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 117	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 118	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 119	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 120	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 121	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 122	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 123	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 124	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 125	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 126	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 127	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 128	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 129	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 130	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 131	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 132	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 133	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 134	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 135	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 136	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 137	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 138	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 139	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 140	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 141	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 142	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 143	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 144	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 145	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 146	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 147	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 148	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 149	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 150	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 151	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 152	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 109	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 110	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 111	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 112	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 113	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 114	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 115	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 116	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 117	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 118	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 119	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 120	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 121	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 122	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 123	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 124	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 125	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 126	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 127	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 128	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 129	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 130	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 131	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 132	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 133	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 134	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 135	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 136	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 137	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 138	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 139	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 140	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 141	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 142	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 143	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 144	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 145	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 146	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 147	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 148	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 149	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 150	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 151	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 152	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 153	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 154	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 155	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 156	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 157	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 158	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 159	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 160	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 161	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 162	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 163	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 164	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 165	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 166	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 309	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 310	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 311	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 312	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 313	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 314	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 315	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 316	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 317	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 318	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 319	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 320	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 321	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 322	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 323	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 324	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 325	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 326	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 327	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 328	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 329	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 330	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 331	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 332	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 333	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 334	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 335	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 336	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Upper Box 509	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 510	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 511	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 512	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 513	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 514	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 515	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 516	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 517	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 518	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 519	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 520	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 521	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 522	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 523	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 524	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 525	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 526	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 527	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 528	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 529	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 530	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 531	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 532	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 533	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 534	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 535	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 536	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 537	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 538	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 539	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 540	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 541	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 542	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 543	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 544	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 545	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 546	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Bleachers 181	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Bleachers 182	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Bleachers 183	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Bleachers 184	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade

Field Level48 sections

Field Box 109★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 110★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 111★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 112★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 113★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 114★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 115★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 116★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 117★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 118★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 119★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 120★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 121★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 122★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 123★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 124★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 125★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 126★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 127★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 128★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 129★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 130★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 131★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 132★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 133★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 134★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 135★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 136★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 137★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 138★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 139★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 140★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 141★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 142★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 143★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 144★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 145★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 146★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 147★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 148★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 149★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 150★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 151★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 152★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Bleachers 181★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Bleachers 182★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Bleachers 183★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Bleachers 184★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Lower Level58 sections

Lower Box 109★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 110★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 111★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 112★☆☆☆☆
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Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 113★☆☆☆☆
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Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 114★☆☆☆☆
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Exposed — little to no shade
Lower Box 115★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 116★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 117★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 118★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 119★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 120★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 121★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 122★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 123★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 126★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 127★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 128★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 129★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 130★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 137★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 138★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 139★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 140★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 143★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 144★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 145★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 146★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 147★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 148★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 149★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 150★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Lower Box 151★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 152★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 153★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 154★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 155★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 156★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 157★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 158★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 159★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 160★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 161★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 162★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 163★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 164★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 165★☆☆☆☆
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Lower Box 166★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Club Level28 sections

Club Level 309★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 310★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 311★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 312★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 313★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Level 314★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 315★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 316★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 317★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 318★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 319★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 320★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 321★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 322★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 323★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 324★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 325★☆☆☆☆
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Club Level 326★☆☆☆☆
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Club Level 327★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 328★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 329★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 330★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 331★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 332★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 333★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
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Club Level 334★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 335★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Level 336★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Upper Level38 sections

Upper Box 509★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 510★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 511★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 512★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 513★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Box 514★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 515★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 516★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 517★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 518★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 519★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 520★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 521★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 522★★☆☆☆
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Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 523★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 524★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 525★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 526★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 527★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 528★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 529★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 530★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 531★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 532★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 533★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 534★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 535★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 536★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 537★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 538★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 539★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 540★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 541★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 542★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 543★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 544★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 545★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Box 546★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game

Sun Protection Tips for Progressive Field

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

The sun is strongest between 11 AM and 4 PM. Day games at Progressive Field will have maximum sun exposure during these hours.

🧴 Sunscreen Stations

Bring your own sunscreen - SPF 30+ recommended

🧢 Recommended Gear

Wide-brimmed hat or cap with neck protection
Sunglasses with UV protection
Light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
Portable shade umbrella (check stadium policy)

💧 Stay Hydrated

Drink water regularly, especially during day games. Progressive Field has water fountains on each level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shaded seats at Progressive Field for a 1 PM game?

For a 1 PM game, the behind home plate falls into shade first, so seats there and up in the back rows of the upper deck stay coolest. Fully covered sections like Club Level 309, Club Level 310, Club Level 311 offer guaranteed shade all day.

Which sections have covered seating?

5 sections at Progressive Field are fully covered (all rows) — mostly indoor, suite, and club-level spaces, and 5 more are shaded in their back rows only, under the upper-deck overhang and roof. Field-level and open bleacher sections are exposed.

See the full covered-section list

Fully covered (all rows): Club Level 309, Club Level 310, Club Level 311, Club Level 312, Club Level 313.

Back rows only (overhang/roof): Upper Box 509, Upper Box 510, Upper Box 511, Upper Box 512, Upper Box 513.

How early does shade reach the lower bowl?

For day games, shade typically reaches the field level sections by the 5th-6th inning. Evening games (7 PM starts) usually have most of the stadium in shade by first pitch, except for outfield sections which may experience sunset glare.

Are there shaded standing room areas?

Yes, the upper deck concourse and club level concourses offer shaded standing room areas with views of the field. These are great options for escaping the sun during day games.

Plan Your Visit to Progressive Field

Remember, shade patterns change throughout the season and even during the game. For the most accurate, real-time shade information for your specific game, use our interactive shade tracker.

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Seating layout is approximate — the shaded vs sunny side is accurate, but individual section details are modeled, not from this park’s real seating map.

Overview

Progressive Field, known as "The Jake" from its previous name Jacobs Field, is a retro-modern ballpark in downtown Cleveland. Famous for its intimate atmosphere and the iconic 19-foot left field wall, it offers stunning views of the Cleveland skyline.

Stadium Highlights

Intimate downtown ballpark atmosphere
19-foot Mini Green Monster in left field
Heritage Park celebrating team history
Kids Clubhouse play area

Unique Features

Toothbrush-shaped light towers
Bob Feller statue at Gate C
The Corner Bar in right field
Cleveland skyline views from upper deck

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Upper Box 451-465
Upper Reserved 501-515
Club Seats 1-15

Afternoon Games

Bleachers 181-187
Upper Box 431-445
Club Level west side

Evening Games

Most sections after 5:30 PM
Third base side
Upper deck

Shade Tips

Third base side gets afternoon shade first
Upper deck overhang provides coverage
Avoid bleachers for hot day games
Club level has best shade coverage

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

55°F 65% 25% rain

Cool and unpredictable

Dress in layers

May

65°F 65% 20% rain

Mild spring weather

Third base side for afternoon

June

75°F 65% 15% rain

Warming up

Upper deck recommended

July

82°F 70% 15% rain

Hot and humid

Club level or upper deck essential

August

80°F 70% 15% rain

Peak summer heat

Evening games best

September

72°F 65% 20% rain

Pleasant fall weather

Most sections comfortable

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Terrace Club

Behind home plate

Climate controlled
All-inclusive food
Private bar

Discount Drug Mart Club

Third base side

Padded seats
Waiter service
Private entrance

Seating Tips

Club 1-20

Best shade and amenities combination

shade

Upper Box 531-545

Great value with skyline views

value

Lower Box 158-172

Close to action but sunny

view

Bleachers 101-117

Avoid for day games - full sun

shade

Budget-Friendly Options

Upper Reserved 501-565
Bleachers
Upper Box corners

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Ballpark Mustard
Sugardale Hot Dog
Slider Dog
Bertman Ballpark Mustard

Local Favorites

Great Lakes Brewing
Momocho Tacos
Barrio Tacos
Happy Dog

Beer & Beverages

Great Lakes
Budweiser
Miller Lite
Platform Beer

Local breweries: Great Lakes, Platform, Market Garden, Masthead

Getting There

Address

2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland, OH 44115

Parking Options

Gateway East Garage

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $25✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Covered and closest

Prospect Garage

Distance: 5 min walkPrice: $15✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Good value covered option

Willard Garage

Distance: 8 min walkPrice: $10

Budget option

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

RTA Red/Blue/Green Lines to Tower City
Walkway from Tower City

Ride Share: Designated zones on Carnegie Ave

Game Day Tips

Early Arrival

Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch

Sun Protection

Bring sunscreen for day games

Local Food

Try the stadium signature items

Beat Traffic

Leave early or stay late to avoid congestion

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 90 minutes before first pitch
First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, various weekend times

Neighborhood: Gateway District

Downtown entertainment district with restaurants, bars, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse nearby

Before the Game

Thirsty Parrot
Wilbert's Food & Music
Harry Buffalo
Flannery's Pub

After the Game

East 4th Street restaurants
Playhouse Square
Jack Cleveland Casino

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

The Corner Bar has the best craft beer selection
Heritage Park is free to explore on non-game days
Dollar Dog nights are extremely popular - arrive early
Kids Run the Bases after Sunday games

Best Value

Upper Reserved corners offer great views for less
Bleacher seats are cheapest with decent sightlines
Tuesday games often have promotions

Hidden Gems

The Terrace Club is all-inclusive and often available day-of
Standing room at The Corner has great views
Gate C has shortest lines

Things to Avoid

Bleachers on hot day games
Parking on Ontario Street (expensive)
Concessions during 7th inning stretch

Stadium History

Timeline

1994Stadium opens as Jacobs Field

1995Hosts MLB All-Star Game

1997World Series Games 3, 4, and 5

2008Renamed Progressive Field

2019Hosts MLB All-Star Game again

Stadium Traditions

John Adams Drum

Fan drummer in bleachers since 1973

Slider

Pink furry mascot debuted in 1990

Retired Numbers

#3Earl Averill(1975)

#5Lou Boudreau(1970)

#14Larry Doby(1994)

#18Mel Harder(1990)

#19Bob Feller(1957)

#20Frank Robinson(1975)

#21Bob Lemon(1998)

#455The Fans(2001)