Which sections at Petco Park have covered seating?

Petco Park has fully covered seating in its indoor and premium areas, plus back-row (overhang) shade in parts of the main and upper levels. Check The Shadium for section-by-section coverage.

How can I avoid sun at Petco Park during day games?

To avoid sun at Petco Park, choose seats on the behind home plate, the back rows under the upper-deck overhang, or any fully covered section. The Shadium shows exactly which seats will be shaded for your game.

SHADE GUIDE

Petco Park

San Diego Padres•MLB

San Diego, CA

40,209 seats

0° 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 0 degrees. Built in 2004.

For a day game at Petco Park, 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 · 16° above the horizon

DateTime: 6:30 PM

Shaded (24)
Light sun (43)
Moderate sun (63)
Full sun (1)

Best Shaded Seats at Petco Park

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

Western Metal Supply Co. Building

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

Toyota Terrace 200

Level: lower
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: moderate

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

Toyota Terrace 201

Level: lower
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: moderate

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

Toyota Terrace 202

Level: lower
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: moderate

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

Upper Deck 308

Level: upper
Price: value

Upper Deck 309

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
Premier Club 100	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Premier Club 101	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Premier Club 102	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Premier Club 103	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 104	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 105	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 106	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 107	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 108	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
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
Toyota Terrace 200	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 201	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 202	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 203	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 204	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 205	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 206	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 207	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 208	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 209	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 210	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 211	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 212	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 213	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 214	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 215	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 216	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 217	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 218	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 219	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 220	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 221	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 222	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 223	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 224	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 225	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 226	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 227	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 228	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 229	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 230	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 231	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 232	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 233	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 234	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 235	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 236	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 237	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 238	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 239	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 240	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 241	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 242	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 243	lower	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 300	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 301	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 302	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 303	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 304	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 305	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 306	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 307	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 308	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 309	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 310	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 311	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 312	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 313	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 314	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 315	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 316	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 317	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 318	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 319	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 320	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 321	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 322	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 323	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 324	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 325	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 326	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 327	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 328	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 329	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 330	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 331	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 332	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 333	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 334	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 335	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 336	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 337	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 338	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 339	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 340	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Park at the Park 131	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 132	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 133	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 134	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 135	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 136	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 137	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 138	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 139	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 140	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 141	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 142	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 143	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Beach Bleachers	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Western Metal Supply Co. Building	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered

Field Level44 sections

Premier Club 100★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Premier Club 101★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Premier Club 102★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Premier Club 103★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 104★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 105★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 106★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 107★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Field Box 108★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
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
Park at the Park 131★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 132★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 133★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 134★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 135★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 136★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 137★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 138★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 139★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 140★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 141★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 142★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Park at the Park 143★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Lower Level44 sections

Toyota Terrace 200★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 201★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 202★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 203★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 204★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 205★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 206★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 207★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 208★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 209★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 210★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 211★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 212★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 213★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 214★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 215★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 216★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 217★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 218★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 219★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 220★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 221★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 222★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 223★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 224★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 225★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 226★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 227★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 228★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 229★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 230★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 231★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 232★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 233★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 234★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 235★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 236★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 237★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 238★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 239★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Toyota Terrace 240★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 241★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 242★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Toyota Terrace 243★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed

Club Level1 sections

Western Metal Supply Co. Building★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered

Upper Level42 sections

Upper Deck 300★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 301★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 302★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 303★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 304★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 305★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 306★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 307★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 308★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 309★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 310★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 311★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 312★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 313★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 314★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 315★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 316★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 317★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 318★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 319★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 320★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 321★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 322★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 323★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 324★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 325★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 326★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 327★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 328★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 329★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 330★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 331★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 332★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 333★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 334★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 335★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 336★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Deck 337★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 338★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 339★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Deck 340★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Beach Bleachers★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game

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 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 Western Metal Supply Co. Building offer guaranteed shade all day.

Which sections have covered seating?

1 section at Petco Park is fully covered (all rows) — mostly indoor, suite, and club-level spaces, and 23 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): Western Metal Supply Co. Building.

Back rows only (overhang/roof): 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.

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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Western Metal Supply Co. Building

Toyota Terrace 200

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Toyota Terrace 202

Upper Deck 308

Upper Deck 309

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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

Pick your game

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Best Shaded Seats at Petco Park

Western Metal Supply Co. Building

Toyota Terrace 200

Toyota Terrace 201

Toyota Terrace 202

Upper Deck 308

Upper Deck 309

Seasonal Shade Patterns

April

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August

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