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SHADE GUIDE

PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates•MLB

Pittsburgh, PA

38,362 seats

120° orientation

Open Air

Built 2001

PNC Park stadium information: Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB. Located in Pittsburgh, PA with a capacity of 38,362 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 120 degrees. Built in 2001.

For a day game at PNC Park, the first base side falls into shade first. The coolest seats are on that side, in the back rows under the upper-deck overhang, and in any fully covered or club-level sections. Evening games leave most of the park shaded by first pitch. See how we calculate this.

At a glance: pick a game time

Sun: W · 24° above the horizon

DateTime: 6:30 PM

Shaded (10)
Light sun (83)
Moderate sun (80)
Full sun (47)

Best Shaded Seats at PNC Park

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

#1

PBC Club 211

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#2

PBC Club 212

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#3

PBC Club 213

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#4

PBC Club 214

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#5

PBC Club 215

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#6

Grandstand 311

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

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

#7

Grandstand 312

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

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

#8

Grandstand 313

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

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

#9

Grandstand 316

Level: upper
Price: value

#10

Grandstand 317

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
First base side

4:00 PM Games

Afternoon sun on the third base side

Best Sections:

First 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
Home Plate Club 11	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Home Plate Club 12	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Home Plate Club 13	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Home Plate Club 14	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 15	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 16	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 17	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 18	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 19	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 20	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 21	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 22	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 23	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 24	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 25	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 26	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 27	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 28	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 29	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 30	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 31	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 32	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 33	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 34	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 35	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 36	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 37	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 38	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 39	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 40	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 41	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 42	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 43	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 44	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 45	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 46	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 47	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 48	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 49	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 50	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 51	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 52	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 53	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 54	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 111	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 112	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 113	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 114	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 115	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 116	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 117	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 118	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 119	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 120	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 121	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 122	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 123	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 124	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 125	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 126	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 127	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 128	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 129	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 130	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 131	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 132	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 133	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 134	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 135	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 136	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 137	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 138	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 139	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 140	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 141	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 142	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 143	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 144	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 145	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 146	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 147	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 148	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 149	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 150	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 151	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 152	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 153	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 154	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 155	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 156	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 157	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 158	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 159	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 160	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 161	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 162	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 163	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 164	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 165	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 166	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 167	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 168	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 211	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 212	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 213	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 214	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 215	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 216	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 217	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 218	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 219	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 220	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 221	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 222	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 223	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 224	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 225	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 226	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 227	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 228	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 229	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 230	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 231	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 232	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 233	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 234	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 235	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 236	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 237	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 238	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 239	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 240	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 241	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 242	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 243	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 244	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 245	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 246	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 247	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 248	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 249	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 250	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 251	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 252	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 253	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 254	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 255	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 256	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 257	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 258	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 259	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 260	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 261	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 262	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 263	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 264	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 265	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 266	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 267	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 268	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Grandstand 311	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 312	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 313	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 314	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 315	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 316	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 317	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 318	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 319	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 320	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 321	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 322	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 323	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 324	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 325	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 326	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 327	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 328	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 329	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 330	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 331	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 332	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 333	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 334	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 335	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 336	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 337	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 338	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 339	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 340	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 341	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 342	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 343	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 344	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 345	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 346	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 347	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 348	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 349	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 350	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 351	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 352	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 353	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 354	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 355	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 356	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 357	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 358	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 359	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 360	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 361	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 362	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 363	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 364	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 365	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 366	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 367	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 368	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Left Field Bleachers 401	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Right Field Bleachers 402	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade

Field Level46 sections

Home Plate Club 11★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Home Plate Club 12★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Home Plate Club 13★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Home Plate Club 14★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 15★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 16★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 17★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 18★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 19★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 20★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 21★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 22★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 23★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 24★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 25★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 26★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 27★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 28★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 29★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 30★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 31★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 32★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 33★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 34★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 35★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 36★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 37★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 38★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 39★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 40★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 41★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 42★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 43★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 44★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 45★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 46★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 47★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 48★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 49★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 50★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 51★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 52★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 53★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Infield Box 54★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Left Field Bleachers 401★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Right Field Bleachers 402★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Lower Level58 sections

Baseline Box 111★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 112★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 113★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 114★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 115★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 116★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 117★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 118★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 119★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 120★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 121★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 122★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 123★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 124★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 125★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 126★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 127★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 128★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 129★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 130★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 131★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 132★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 133★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 134★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 135★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 136★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 137★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 138★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 139★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 140★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 141★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 142★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 143★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 144★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 145★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 146★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 147★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 148★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 149★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 150★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 151★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 152★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 153★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 154★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 155★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 156★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 157★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 158★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 159★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 160★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 161★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 162★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 163★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 164★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 165★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 166★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 167★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Baseline Box 168★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Club Level58 sections

PBC Club 211★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 212★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 213★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 214★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 215★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
PBC Club 216★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 217★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 218★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 219★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 220★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 221★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 222★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 223★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 224★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 225★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 226★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 227★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 228★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 229★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 230★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 231★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 232★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 233★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 234★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 235★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 236★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 237★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 238★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 239★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 240★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 241★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 242★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 243★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 244★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 245★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 246★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 247★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 248★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 249★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 250★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 251★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 252★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 253★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 254★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 255★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 256★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 257★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 258★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 259★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 260★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 261★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 262★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 263★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 264★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 265★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 266★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 267★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
PBC Club 268★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Upper Level58 sections

Grandstand 311★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 312★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 313★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 314★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 315★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Grandstand 316★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 317★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 318★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 319★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 320★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 321★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 322★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 323★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 324★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 325★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 326★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 327★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 328★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 329★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 330★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 331★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 332★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 333★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 334★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 335★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 336★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 337★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 338★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 339★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 340★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 341★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 342★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 343★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 344★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 345★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 346★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 347★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 348★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 349★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 350★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 351★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 352★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 353★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 354★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 355★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 356★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 357★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 358★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 359★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 360★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 361★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 362★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 363★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 364★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 365★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 366★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 367★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Grandstand 368★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game

Sun Protection Tips for PNC Park

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

For a 1 PM game, the first base side falls into shade first, so seats there and up in the back rows of the upper deck stay coolest. Fully covered sections like PBC Club 211, PBC Club 212, PBC Club 213 offer guaranteed shade all day.

Which sections have covered seating?

5 sections at PNC 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): PBC Club 211, PBC Club 212, PBC Club 213, PBC Club 214, PBC Club 215.

Back rows only (overhang/roof): Grandstand 311, Grandstand 312, Grandstand 313, Grandstand 314, Grandstand 315.

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 PNC 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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Shade data last verified: May 21, 2026

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

PNC Park, situated along the Allegheny River, is widely considered one of the most beautiful ballparks in America. With the Pittsburgh skyline and Roberto Clemente Bridge as backdrops, it offers an intimate baseball experience with just two decks and excellent sightlines throughout.

Stadium Highlights

Best skyline view in baseball
Roberto Clemente Bridge pregame walk
Allegheny River location
Intimate two-deck design

Unique Features

Roberto Clemente Bridge pedestrian access
Riverwalk along Allegheny River
21-foot Clemente Wall in right field
Out-of-town scoreboard

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Upper Deck 301-315
Pirates Club
Lexus Club

Afternoon Games

Upper Deck 315-325
Sections 120-130 third base
Club seats

Evening Games

First base side after 6 PM
Sections 105-115
Most upper deck

Shade Tips

Third base side gets afternoon shade
Upper deck provides coverage below
Club level has overhead protection
River breeze provides cooling

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

58°F 60% 30% rain

Cool and unpredictable

Bring layers

May

68°F 65% 30% rain

Mild spring

Third base for shade

June

77°F 65% 25% rain

Pleasant

Upper deck stays cooler

July

82°F 70% 25% rain

Warm and humid

Club level recommended

August

80°F 70% 25% rain

Peak summer

Evening games ideal

September

73°F 65% 25% rain

Cooling down

Most sections comfortable

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Pirates Club

Behind home plate

All-inclusive food/drinks
Padded seats
Private entrance

Lexus Club

Club level

Upscale dining
Private bar
Climate control

Seating Tips

Infield Box 115-125

Best views of skyline and field

view

Grandstand 315-320

Great value with shade

value

Pirates Club

Premium all-inclusive experience

experience

Bleachers 135-140

Lively atmosphere

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

Grandstand 301-325
Bleachers
Left Field Reserved

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Primanti Bros sandwich
Pierogies
Quaker Steak wings
Manny's BBQ

Local Favorites

Primanti Bros
Manny's BBQ
BRGR
Chickie's & Pete's

Beer & Beverages

Iron City
Yuengling
Penn Brewery
Southern Tier

Local breweries: Penn Brewery, Voodoo, Hitchhiker, Grist House

Getting There

Address

115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Parking Options

Gold Lots 1-5

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $35

Closest but priciest

Red Lots

Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $25

Good value

Downtown garages

Distance: 15 min walkPrice: $10-20✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Walk across bridge

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

T Light Rail to North Side Station
Port Authority buses

Ride Share: Federal Street 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: North Shore

Riverfront entertainment district with restaurants and bars

Before the Game

McFadden's
Soho
Burgatory
Jerome Bettis' Grille 36

After the Game

North Shore bars
Downtown via bridge
Strip District late night

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Bridge walk is a must-do experience
Riverwalk has great photo ops
Pierogi races in 5th inning
Tours available on non-game days

Best Value

Grandstand level great views for less
Student discounts with valid ID
Bleachers affordable with atmosphere

Hidden Gems

Manny's BBQ behind section 136
Legacy Square statues outside
Out-of-town scoreboard unique feature

Things to Avoid

Driving without prepaid parking
Right field bleachers on sunny days
Leaving during fireworks nights (traffic)

Stadium History

Timeline

2001PNC Park opens

2006Hosts MLB All-Star Game

2013First playoff game in 21 years

2014Wild Card game victory

Stadium Traditions

Pierogi Race

Great Pittsburgh Pierogi Race

Jolly Roger

Raised after victories

Pirate Parrot

Team mascot

Retired Numbers

#1Billy Meyer(1954)

#4Ralph Kiner(1987)

#8Willie Stargell(1982)

#9Bill Mazeroski(1987)

#11Paul Waner(2007)

#20Pie Traynor(1972)

#21Roberto Clemente(1973)

#33Honus Wagner(1956)

#40Danny Murtaugh(1977)

#42Jackie Robinson(1997)