What are the best shaded seats at T-Mobile Park?

The best shaded seats at T-Mobile Park vary by game time. For day games, sections on the third base side and upper deck typically offer more shade. Use The Shadium to check real-time shade for your specific game.

Which sections at T-Mobile Park have covered seating?

T-Mobile Park has covered seating in select premium areas and upper deck sections. Check The Shadium for detailed coverage information for each section.

How can I avoid sun at T-Mobile Park during day games?

To avoid sun at T-Mobile Park, choose seats on the third base side, in the upper deck, or in club level sections. The Shadium provides real-time calculations showing exactly which seats will be shaded during your game.

T-Mobile Park

Seattle Mariners

SODO (South of Downtown)Capacity: 47,929Opened: 1999

Overview

T-Mobile Park features a retractable roof perfect for Seattle's rainy climate, stunning views of downtown and Puget Sound, and is known for garlic fries, craft beer, and the Hit It Here Cafe in right field.

Stadium Highlights

Retractable roof - only MLB park with roof that doesn't close
Views of downtown Seattle skyline
Edgar's Cantina in left field
The Pen - social gathering space

Unique Features

Manual scoreboard in left field
Hit It Here Cafe 330 feet from home plate
The Pen with fire pit tables
Lookout Landing deck
Center field beer garden

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Terrace Club 240-247
Upper deck behind home plate

Afternoon Games

Third base side all levels
Sections 316-332
Terrace Club

Evening Games

Most sections after 5 PM
First base side gains shade

Shade Tips

Roof typically closed April-May and Sept-Oct
When open, third base side best for shade
Upper deck overhang provides coverage
The Pen area has limited shade

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

55°F 70% 40% rain

Cool and rainy

Roof usually closed

May

61°F 65% 30% rain

Variable

Roof status varies

June

66°F 65% 20% rain

Mild

Roof often open

July

73°F 60% 10% rain

Perfect weather

Seek shade on sunny days

August

74°F 60% 10% rain

Warm and dry

Third base side best

September

67°F 65% 25% rain

Cooling down

Roof may close more often

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Diamond Club

Behind home plate

All-inclusive food/drinks
Padded seats
Private entrance

Terrace Club

Suite Level

Indoor/outdoor seating
Full bar
Premium dining

Seating Tips

Terrace Club

Best amenities and rain protection

shade

Sections 116-120

Close to action with overhang above

value

The Pen

Fun social atmosphere

experience

Bleachers 147-150

Rowdy crowd, full sun when roof open

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

View Level 300s
Bleachers
Standing room

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Ivar's Fish & Chips
Garlic fries
Dungeness crab sandwich
Pike Place Market offerings

Local Favorites

Din Tai Fung dumplings
Ballard Pizza
Paseo Caribbean sandwiches
Ezell's fried chicken

Beer & Beverages

Pyramid
Elysian
Mac & Jack's
Fremont Brewing

Local breweries: Elysian, Fremont, Georgetown, Stoup, Reuben's

Getting There

Address

1250 1st Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134

Parking Options

Mariners Garage

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $35-45✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Most convenient but pricey

SODO lots

Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $20-30

Downtown garages

Distance: 15-20 minPrice: $15-25✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Link Light Rail to Stadium Station
Multiple bus routes
Sounder Train on game days

Ride Share: Edgar Martinez Dr drop-off zone

Game Day Tips

Take Light Rail

Avoid parking hassles

Try Ivar's

Seattle seafood institution

Visit The Pen

Pregame social scene

Check roof status

Dress accordingly

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 2 hours before (Home Plate), 90 minutes (others)
First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, 6:10 PM Saturdays, 1:10 PM Sundays
Batting Practice: Mariners BP 2.5 hours before

Neighborhood: SODO (South of Downtown)

Industrial area with growing food and brewery scene

Before the Game

Pyramid Alehouse
Hooverville Bar
Sluggers

After the Game

Pioneer Square bars
Georgetown Brewing
Capitol Hill nightlife

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Light Rail is fastest way to/from stadium
The Pen opens early for socializing
Terrace Club worth upgrade for amenities
Ivar's fish & chips are stadium tradition
Center field beer garden has best selection

Best Value

View Level corners under $20
Happy Hour at The Pen
Value games midweek
Light Rail cheaper than parking

Hidden Gems

Din Tai Fung dumplings in stadium
Manual scoreboard in left field
Lookout Landing deck views
Hit It Here Cafe museum

Things to Avoid

Driving on I-5 during rush hour
Bleachers without layers - gets cold
Garlic fries if sitting close to others
Leaving right at final out - wait 15 minutes

Stadium History

Timeline

1999Safeco Field opens

2001116-win season

2019Renamed T-Mobile Park

Stadium Traditions

Hydroplane races

Video board boat race

King's Court

Felix Hernandez cheering section

Retired Numbers

#11Edgar Martinez(2019)

#24Ken Griffey Jr.(2016)

#42Jackie Robinson(1997)

T-Mobile Park

Seattle Mariners

SODO (South of Downtown)Capacity: 47,929Opened: 1999

Overview

Stadium Highlights

Retractable roof - only MLB park with roof that doesn't close
Views of downtown Seattle skyline
Edgar's Cantina in left field
The Pen - social gathering space

Unique Features

Manual scoreboard in left field
Hit It Here Cafe 330 feet from home plate
The Pen with fire pit tables
Lookout Landing deck
Center field beer garden

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Terrace Club 240-247
Upper deck behind home plate

Afternoon Games

Third base side all levels
Sections 316-332
Terrace Club

Evening Games

Most sections after 5 PM
First base side gains shade

Shade Tips

Roof typically closed April-May and Sept-Oct
When open, third base side best for shade
Upper deck overhang provides coverage
The Pen area has limited shade

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

55°F 70% 40% rain

Cool and rainy

Roof usually closed

May

61°F 65% 30% rain

Variable

Roof status varies

June

66°F 65% 20% rain

Mild

Roof often open

July

73°F 60% 10% rain

Perfect weather

Seek shade on sunny days

August

74°F 60% 10% rain

Warm and dry

Third base side best

September

67°F 65% 25% rain

Cooling down

Roof may close more often

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Diamond Club

Behind home plate

All-inclusive food/drinks
Padded seats
Private entrance

Terrace Club

Suite Level

Indoor/outdoor seating
Full bar
Premium dining

Seating Tips

Terrace Club

Best amenities and rain protection

shade

Sections 116-120

Close to action with overhang above

value

The Pen

Fun social atmosphere

experience

Bleachers 147-150

Rowdy crowd, full sun when roof open

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

View Level 300s
Bleachers
Standing room

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Ivar's Fish & Chips
Garlic fries
Dungeness crab sandwich
Pike Place Market offerings

Local Favorites

Din Tai Fung dumplings
Ballard Pizza
Paseo Caribbean sandwiches
Ezell's fried chicken

Beer & Beverages

Pyramid
Elysian
Mac & Jack's
Fremont Brewing

Local breweries: Elysian, Fremont, Georgetown, Stoup, Reuben's

Getting There

Address

1250 1st Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134

Parking Options

Mariners Garage

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $35-45✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Most convenient but pricey

SODO lots

Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $20-30

Downtown garages

Distance: 15-20 minPrice: $15-25✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Link Light Rail to Stadium Station
Multiple bus routes
Sounder Train on game days

Ride Share: Edgar Martinez Dr drop-off zone

Game Day Tips

Take Light Rail

Avoid parking hassles

Try Ivar's

Seattle seafood institution

Visit The Pen

Pregame social scene

Check roof status

Dress accordingly

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 2 hours before (Home Plate), 90 minutes (others)
First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, 6:10 PM Saturdays, 1:10 PM Sundays
Batting Practice: Mariners BP 2.5 hours before

Neighborhood: SODO (South of Downtown)

Industrial area with growing food and brewery scene

Before the Game

Pyramid Alehouse
Hooverville Bar
Sluggers

After the Game

Pioneer Square bars
Georgetown Brewing
Capitol Hill nightlife

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Light Rail is fastest way to/from stadium
The Pen opens early for socializing
Terrace Club worth upgrade for amenities
Ivar's fish & chips are stadium tradition
Center field beer garden has best selection

Best Value

View Level corners under $20
Happy Hour at The Pen
Value games midweek
Light Rail cheaper than parking

Hidden Gems

Din Tai Fung dumplings in stadium
Manual scoreboard in left field
Lookout Landing deck views
Hit It Here Cafe museum

Things to Avoid

Driving on I-5 during rush hour
Bleachers without layers - gets cold
Garlic fries if sitting close to others
Leaving right at final out - wait 15 minutes

Stadium History

Timeline

1999Safeco Field opens

2001116-win season

2019Renamed T-Mobile Park

Stadium Traditions

Hydroplane races

Video board boat race

King's Court

Felix Hernandez cheering section

Retired Numbers

#11Edgar Martinez(2019)

#24Ken Griffey Jr.(2016)

#42Jackie Robinson(1997)