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SHADE GUIDE

Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia Phillies•MLB

Philadelphia, PA

42,792 seats

18° orientation

Open Air

Built 2004

Citizens Bank Park stadium information: Home of the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Located in Philadelphia, PA with a capacity of 42,792 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 18 degrees. Built in 2004.

For a day game at Citizens Bank 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 · 20° above the horizon

DateTime: 6:30 PM

Shaded (10)
Light sun (89)
Moderate sun (47)
Full sun (14)

Best Shaded Seats at Citizens Bank Park

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

#1

Club Box 201

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#2

Club Box 202

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#3

Club Box 203

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#4

Club Box 204

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#5

Club Box 205

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#6

Upper Reserved 301

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

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

#7

Upper Reserved 302

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

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

#8

Upper Reserved 303

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

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

#9

Upper Reserved 306

Level: upper
Price: value

#10

Upper Reserved 307

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 outfield (center field) side

Best Sections:

Behind home plate
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
Diamond Club 1	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Diamond Club 2	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Diamond Club 3	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Diamond Club 4	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
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
Terrace 101	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 102	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 103	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 104	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 105	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 106	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 107	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 108	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 144	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 145	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 146	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 147	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 148	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 149	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 150	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 151	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 152	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 153	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 154	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 155	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 156	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 157	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 158	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 159	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 160	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 161	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 162	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 163	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 164	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 165	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 166	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 167	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 168	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 169	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 170	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 171	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 172	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 173	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 174	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 175	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 176	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 201	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 202	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 203	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 204	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 205	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 206	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 207	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 208	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 209	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 210	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 211	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 212	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 213	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 214	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 215	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 216	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 217	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 218	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 219	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 220	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 221	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 222	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 223	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 224	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 225	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 226	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 227	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 228	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 229	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 230	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 231	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 232	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 233	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 234	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 235	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 236	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 237	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 238	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 239	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 240	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Upper Reserved 301	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Reserved 302	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Reserved 303	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Reserved 304	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Reserved 305	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Upper Reserved 306	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 307	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 308	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 309	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 310	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 311	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 312	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 313	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 314	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 315	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 316	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 317	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 318	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 319	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 320	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 321	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 322	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 323	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 324	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 325	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 326	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 327	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 328	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 329	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 330	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 331	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 332	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 333	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 334	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 335	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 336	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 337	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 338	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 339	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Upper Reserved 340	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game

Field Level39 sections

Diamond Club 1★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Diamond Club 2★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Diamond Club 3★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Diamond Club 4★☆☆☆☆
— 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
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

Lower Level41 sections

Terrace 101★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 102★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 103★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 104★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 105★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 106★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 107★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 108★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 144★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 145★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 146★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 147★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 148★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 149★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 150★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 151★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 152★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 153★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 154★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 155★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 156★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 157★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 158★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 159★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 160★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 161★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 162★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 163★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 164★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 165★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 166★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 167★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 168★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 169★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 170★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 171★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 172★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 173★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 174★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 175★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Terrace 176★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Club Level40 sections

Club Box 201★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 202★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 203★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 204★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 205★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Club Box 206★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 207★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 208★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 209★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 210★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 211★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 212★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 213★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 214★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 215★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 216★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 217★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 218★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 219★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 220★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 221★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 222★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 223★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 224★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 225★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 226★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 227★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 228★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 229★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 230★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 231★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 232★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 233★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 234★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 235★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 236★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 237★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 238★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 239★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Club Box 240★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Upper Level40 sections

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

Sun Protection Tips for Citizens Bank Park

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

The sun is strongest between 11 AM and 4 PM. Day games at Citizens Bank Park 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. Citizens Bank Park has water fountains on each level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shaded seats at Citizens Bank 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 Club Box 201, Club Box 202, Club Box 203 offer guaranteed shade all day.

Which sections have covered seating?

5 sections at Citizens Bank Park 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 Box 201, Club Box 202, Club Box 203, Club Box 204, Club Box 205.

Back rows only (overhang/roof): Upper Reserved 301, Upper Reserved 302, Upper Reserved 303, Upper Reserved 304, Upper Reserved 305.

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 Citizens Bank 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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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

Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia offers an intimate baseball experience with excellent sightlines and the famous Liberty Bell that rings after Phillies home runs. Known for being hitter-friendly and having passionate fans, it's one of the most electric atmospheres in baseball.

Stadium Highlights

Liberty Bell rings for home runs
Ashburn Alley entertainment area
Phanatic Phun Zone for kids
Rooftop bleacher bar

Unique Features

50-foot Liberty Bell in right-center
Ashburn Alley beyond outfield
Citizens Bank Bridge views
Wall of Fame in Ashburn Alley

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Terrace 301-315
Diamond Club
Hall of Fame Club

Afternoon Games

Terrace 315-330
Pavilion third base side
Sections 130-140

Evening Games

First base side after 5 PM
Sections 108-120
Most terrace level

Shade Tips

Third base side best for afternoon shade
Terrace level has overhang protection
Avoid bleachers for day games
Diamond Club fully climate controlled

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

62°F 60% 25% rain

Cool and variable

Dress in layers

May

72°F 65% 25% rain

Pleasant spring

Third base for afternoon

June

81°F 70% 25% rain

Getting humid

Upper deck recommended

July

86°F 75% 30% rain

Hot and humid

Shade essential

August

85°F 75% 30% rain

Peak summer heat

Evening games best

September

77°F 70% 25% rain

Still warm

Most sections comfortable

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Diamond Club

Behind home plate

All-inclusive food/drinks
Padded seats
Waitstaff

Hall of Fame Club

First base side

Upscale dining
Private bar
Climate control

Seating Tips

Diamond Club A-G

Ultimate luxury with perfect shade

experience

Terrace 315-320

Best value with shade

value

Sections 130-135

Close to action, good shade

view

Ashburn Alley

Great pregame atmosphere

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

Pavilion 201-205
Terrace Deck
Rooftop Bleachers

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Cheesesteak
Schmitter sandwich
Crab fries
Tony Luke's

Local Favorites

Tony Luke's
Campo's
Federal Donuts
Chickie's & Pete's

Beer & Beverages

Yards
Victory
Yuengling
Flying Fish

Local breweries: Yards, Victory, Tired Hands, Evil Genius

Getting There

Address

1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Parking Options

Citizens Bank Park Lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $25

Multiple lots surround stadium

Jetro Lot

Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $15

Budget option

Wells Fargo Center

Distance: 5 min walkPrice: $20

Easy access

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Broad Street Line to AT&T Station
SEPTA buses

Ride Share: Pattison Avenue designated zones

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: South Philadelphia Sports Complex

Sports complex with Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field

Before the Game

Xfinity Live!
Chickie's & Pete's
The Philadium Tavern

After the Game

Xfinity Live!
South Philly bars
Passyunk Avenue restaurants

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Ashburn Alley is free during games
Wall of Fame worth exploring
Dollar Dog nights are Tuesdays
High-five the Phanatic on the dugout

Best Value

Rooftop bleachers include a drink
Terrace corners great views
Student discounts with valid ID

Hidden Gems

Pass and Stow bar (new Liberty Bell replica)
Phillies Authentics store for game-used items
Mike Schmidt statue garden

Things to Avoid

Driving without prepaid parking
Bleachers on hot day games
Leaving during 7th inning (traffic)

Stadium History

Timeline

2004Citizens Bank Park opens

2008World Series championship

2009Hosts World Series games

2022National League pennant

Stadium Traditions

Phillie Phanatic

Beloved green mascot since 1978

Liberty Bell

Rings and lights for home runs

High Hopes

Victory song after wins

Retired Numbers

#1Richie Ashburn(1979)

#14Jim Bunning(2001)

#15Dick Allen(2020)

#20Mike Schmidt(1990)

#32Steve Carlton(1989)

#34Roy Halladay(2020)

#36Robin Roberts(1962)

#42Jackie Robinson(1997)