Huntington Bank Field stadium information: Home of the Cleveland Browns in NFL. Located in Cleveland, OH with a capacity of 67,431 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 287 degrees. Built in 1999.
For a day game at Huntington Bank Field, the third base side 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
Shaded (0)
Light sun (19)
Moderate sun (22)
Full sun (19)
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
Huntington Bank Field sits on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, creating one of the most unique and challenging environments in the NFL. The lakefront location brings notorious winds and weather that can dramatically impact games.
Stadium Highlights
Lake Erie shoreline location
Open end zone facing the lake
Dawg Pound end zone seating
Natural grass field in harsh climate
Unique Features
Open end zone exposes field to lake winds
Infamous for weather-affected games
Dawg Pound bleacher seating tradition
Downtown Cleveland integration
Shade & Sun Protection Guide
Best Shaded Sections by Time
Morning Games
West sideline sections
Upper deck 500-515
Club level west
Afternoon Games
East sideline becomes shaded
Sections facing away from lake
Upper deck east
Evening Games
Limited late season sun
Most areas have some coverage
Weather more important than sun
Shade Tips
Lake Erie winds more concerning than sun
Stadium runs east-west along lakeshore
September games need sun protection
Late season: weather protection over shade
Monthly Weather Patterns
September
65°F 70% 25% rain
Pleasant with lake breeze
Lake breeze provides natural cooling
October
54°F 70% 30% rain
Cool with lake effect
Layer up for changing conditions
November
42°F 75% 40% rain
Cold with lake winds
Wind protection essential
December
32°F 80% 45% rain
Harsh lake effect weather
Arctic gear required
January
26°F 75% 40% rain
Brutal lake effect conditions
Survival mode weather
Seating Guide
Premium Seating Options
Club Levels
Browns Club
Club level midfield
Climate control
Premium dining
Lake views
West Club
West sideline club
All-inclusive service
Bar access
Protected from lake winds
Seating Tips
Club Level
Essential protection from lake weather
experience
Dawg Pound
Ultimate Browns experience but dress warmly
experience
West sideline upper
Protection from worst lake winds
shade
Lower bowl midfield
Best views but most weather exposure
experience
Budget-Friendly Options
Upper deck corners
Dawg Pound bleachers
End zone upper sections
Food & Drink
Signature Items
Stadium Mustard
Polish Boy
Pierogi
Great Lakes Beer
Local Favorites
Polish Boy sandwich
Pierogi
Cleveland Stadium Mustard
Ballpark Mustard
Beer & Beverages
Great Lakes
Budweiser
Miller
Local craft
Local breweries: Great Lakes, Platform, Market Garden
Getting There
Address
100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, OH 44114
Parking Options
Muni Lot
Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $20
Famous tailgating lot
Stadium Lots
Distance: AdjacentPrice: $35
Closest but more expensive
Downtown Garages
Distance: 5-8 blocksPrice: $15-25✓ Covered
Protection from weather
Alternative Transportation
Public Transit
RTA bus routes
Rapid transit downtown
Ride Share: Available with downtown pickup zones
Game Day Tips
Dress for Lake Weather
Lake Erie winds make it feel much colder
Experience Dawg Pound
Unique NFL atmosphere
Arrive at Muni Lot
Famous tailgating experience
Try Polish Boy
Cleveland specialty sandwich
Embrace the Loyalty
Browns fans are incredibly loyal
Typical Game Day Schedule
Gates Open: 2 hours before kickoff
First Pitch: 1:00 PM most Sundays
Neighborhood: Downtown Cleveland
Lakefront downtown area with entertainment district