Which sections at Petco Park have covered seating?

Petco 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 Petco Park during day games?

To avoid sun at Petco 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.

SHADE GUIDE

Petco Park

San Diego Padres•MLB

San Diego, CA

40,209 seats

25° orientation

Open Air

Built 2004

Petco Park stadium information: Home of the San Diego Padres in MLB. Located in San Diego, CA with a capacity of 40,209 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 25 degrees. Built in 2004.

Best Shaded Seats at Petco Park

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

Toyota Terrace 200

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: moderate

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Toyota Terrace 201

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: moderate

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Toyota Terrace 202

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: moderate

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Toyota Terrace 203

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: moderate

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Toyota Terrace 204

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: moderate

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Upper Deck 308

Level: upper
Price: value

Upper Deck 309

Level: upper
Price: value

Upper Deck 310

Level: upper
Price: value

Western Metal Supply Co. Building

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Seasonal Shade Patterns

Shade availability varies significantly throughout the baseball season:

April

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

Recommendations:

Behind home plate offers consistent shade
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:

Behind home plate offers consistent shade
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:

Behind home plate offers consistent shade
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:

Behind home plate offers consistent shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

August

Late summer - intense afternoon sun

Recommendations:

Behind home plate offers consistent shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

September

Early fall - decreasing sun angle

Recommendations:

Behind home plate offers consistent shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

October

Playoff season - comfortable temperatures

Recommendations:

Behind home plate offers consistent shade
Fall: Lower sun angle provides more natural shade

Shade by Game Time

1:00 PM Games

Maximum sun exposure - shade essential

Best Sections:

Upper deck sections (maximum elevation)
Covered/Club level areas
Third base side

4:00 PM Games

Afternoon sun on first base side

Best Sections:

Third base line sections
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	Covered	Shade Rating	Best Time	Notes
Premier Club 100	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Premier Club 101	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Premier Club 102	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Premier Club 103	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 104	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 105	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 106	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 107	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 108	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 109	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 110	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 111	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 112	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 113	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 114	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 115	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 116	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 117	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 118	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 119	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 120	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 121	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 122	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 123	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 124	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 125	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 126	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 127	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 128	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 129	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 130	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 200	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 201	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 202	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 203	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 204	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 205	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 206	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 207	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 208	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 209	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 210	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 211	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 212	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 213	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 214	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 215	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 216	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 217	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 218	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 219	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 220	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 221	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 222	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 223	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 224	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 225	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 226	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 227	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 228	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 229	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 230	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 231	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 232	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 233	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 234	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 235	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 236	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 237	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 238	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 239	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Toyota Terrace 240	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 241	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 242	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Toyota Terrace 243	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 300	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 301	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 302	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 303	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 304	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 305	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 306	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 307	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 308	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 309	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 310	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 311	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 312	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 313	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 314	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 315	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 316	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 317	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 318	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 319	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 320	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 321	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 322	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 323	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 324	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 325	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 326	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 327	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 328	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 329	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 330	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 331	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 332	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 333	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 334	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 335	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 336	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Upper Deck 337	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 338	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 339	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Upper Deck 340	upper	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Park at the Park 131	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 132	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 133	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 134	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 135	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 136	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 137	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 138	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 139	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 140	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 141	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 142	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Park at the Park 143	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Beach Bleachers	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Western Metal Supply Co. Building	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade

Sun Protection Tips for Petco Park

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

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

🧴 Sunscreen Stations

Free sunscreen available at 1 locations

🧢 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. Petco Park has water fountains on each level.

Shade-Related Amenities

Covered Concourse Areas

All club level and upper deck concourses provide shade and climate-controlled areas.

Indoor Spaces

Club lounges with AC (Club level ticket required)
Team stores and restaurants
First aid stations with cooling areas

Family Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shaded seats at Petco Park for a 1 PM game?

For afternoon games, the best shaded seats are in the upper deck sections, particularly on the third base side. Covered sections like Toyota Terrace 200, Toyota Terrace 201, Toyota Terrace 202 offer guaranteed shade.

Which sections have covered seating?

Covered sections at Petco Park include: Toyota Terrace 200, Toyota Terrace 201, Toyota Terrace 202, Toyota Terrace 203, Toyota Terrace 204, Toyota Terrace 205, Toyota Terrace 206, Toyota Terrace 240, Toyota Terrace 241, Toyota Terrace 242, Toyota Terrace 243, Upper Deck 300, Upper Deck 301, Upper Deck 302, Upper Deck 303, Upper Deck 304, Upper Deck 305, Upper Deck 306, Upper Deck 307, Upper Deck 337, Upper Deck 338, Upper Deck 339, Upper Deck 340, Western Metal Supply Co. Building

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 Petco Park

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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Best Shaded Seats at Petco Park

Toyota Terrace 200

Toyota Terrace 201

Toyota Terrace 202

Toyota Terrace 203

Toyota Terrace 204

Upper Deck 308

Upper Deck 309

Upper Deck 310

Western Metal Supply Co. Building

Seasonal Shade Patterns

April

Recommendations:

May

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June

Recommendations:

July

Recommendations:

August

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September

Recommendations:

October

Recommendations:

Shade by Game Time

1:00 PM Games

Best Sections:

4:00 PM Games

Best Sections:

7:00 PM Games

Best Sections:

All Sections Shade Analysis

Sun Protection Tips for Petco Park

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

🧴 Sunscreen Stations

🧢 Recommended Gear

💧 Stay Hydrated

Shade-Related Amenities

Covered Concourse Areas

Indoor Spaces

Family Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shaded seats at Petco Park for a 1 PM game?

Which sections have covered seating?

How early does shade reach the lower bowl?

Are there shaded standing room areas?

Plan Your Visit to Petco Park

Petco Park

Best Shaded Seats at Petco Park

Toyota Terrace 200

Toyota Terrace 201

Toyota Terrace 202

Toyota Terrace 203

Toyota Terrace 204

Upper Deck 308

Upper Deck 309

Upper Deck 310

Western Metal Supply Co. Building

Seasonal Shade Patterns

April

Recommendations:

May

Recommendations:

June

Recommendations:

July

Recommendations:

August

Recommendations:

September

Recommendations:

October

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Shade by Game Time

1:00 PM Games